Elon Musk's X sues New York over hate speech and disinformation law
The law compelling social media companies to divulge their hate speech moderation efforts gets challenged by Elon Musk's X Corp as unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
New Europe push to curb children's social media use
The proposal includes setting an age of digital adulthood across the 27-country EU, meaning children will not be able to access social media without parental consent.
Texas aims to become the most restrictive state for social media use by minors
Texas is set to implement strict regulations on social media access for minors, requiring parental permission and potentially banning account creation altogether.
Texas aims to become the most restrictive state for social media use by minors
Texas is set to implement strict regulations on social media access for minors, requiring parental permission and potentially banning account creation altogether.
Before the Kids Online Safety Act fell out of favor, momentum appeared strong with virtually unanimous Senate support, highlighting the growing urgency for child safety legislation.
Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online
Under the codes, any site that hosts pornography or content which encourages self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders must implement robust age verification tools.
Roblox is still trying to convince lawmakers it's not social media
Roblox aims to distinguish itself from mainstream social media platforms by emphasizing its role as a safe environment for kids to engage in learning and creativity.
Labour's challenge to Musk in pledge to go after tech firms allowing online abuse
The Independent focuses on critically important issues such as reproductive rights and online abuse, advocating for quality journalism accessible to all.
Meta to force financial advertisers to be verified in bid to prevent celebrity scam ads targeting Australians
Meta's new verification requirements for financial advertisers aim to curb rising investment scams involving fake celebrity endorsements. Advertisers must prove their legitimacy starting February 2025.
CNN Analyst Scolds Scott Jennings Over His Facial Expression As She Slams X: No One's Regulating The N-Word!'
Cari Champion confronts Scott Jennings over his dismissive attitude toward online harassment, highlighting the importance of addressing such issues seriously.