An Australian judge has ruled that the social media platform X is subject to a state’s anti-discrimination law even though it does not have an office in Australia. Most X users, about 59%, say one of the reasons they use the site — formerly known as Twitter — is to keep up with political issues, while 36% of TikTok users and 26% of Facebook or Instagram users said the same. More users turn to TikTok for entertainment and connecting with people with shared interests, according to the survey results. Nearly 95% of all TikTok users say they’re on the app chiefly because it’s entertaining. Meanwhile, Facebook and Instagram users cited friends and family as their primary motivators for using the platforms.

Source: The Nation June 17, 2024 17:31 UTC