The Business Times
business-time-50

Snapchat

International

‘Take responsibility’: UK PM Starmer tells social media firms on online safety

Snap said advances in artificial intelligence are helping it streamline operations and operate with smaller teams.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency

Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Google’s YouTube had been flagged for potential non-compliance.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban compliance

About 20 per cent of 13-to-15-year-olds in Australia are still using TikTok and SnapChat, according to parental control software maker Qustodio.
International

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban

Britain has been weighing tougher curbs on children’s access to social media, with the government considering barring under 16s from such platforms.
Telcos, Media & Tech

UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children

The effects of social media on children’s health and safety have become a growing global concern.
Asean Business

Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026

Snap said it strongly disagrees with its classification as a social media platform by the Australian government but said it will comply with the new legislation.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Snap starts checking users ages before Australian under-16 ban

Young users claim excessive screen time has led them to suffer depression, anxiety, insomnia and eating disorders, while others have engaged in self-harm and even died by suicide.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Social media giants must stand trial on addiction claims

Under the deal, AI startup Perplexity will pay Snap US$400 million over one year in cash and equity, with revenue contributions expected from 2026.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Snap tops revenue estimate and unveils US$400 million deal with Perplexity AI, shares jump

Australia has been a leader in global efforts to prevent internet harm, but current legislation offers almost no details on how the ban will be enforced.
International

Australia says social media ban will not age test all users

Latest T-bills Treasury Bills Results & Interest NewsLatest SSB Singapore Savings Bonds NewsLatest COE Certificate of Entitlement News
Latest Johor-Singapore SEZ NewsLatest BTO Build To Order & Sales of Balance NewsLatest STI Straits Times Index NewsLatest SGX Dividends, Share Price NewsLatest Bonds Market NewsLatest Singapore Stocks To Buy NewsLatest Singapore Economy News
View More