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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety

Esther Ghey emphasizes urgent action needed for online safety to protect young lives.
Online Safety Bill discussions concerning trade could endanger youth safety.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety

Esther Ghey emphasizes urgent action needed for online safety to protect young lives.
Online Safety Bill discussions concerning trade could endanger youth safety.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Proposed bill would outlaw social media algorithms for Mass. teens

Proposed bill aims to remove algorithm-suggested content from social media feeds for Massachusetts teens.
#free-speech
#tiktok
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Social media marketing

TikTok bans the #SkinnyTok hashtag for unhealthy weight-loss content. Will it actually solve the problem?

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Social media marketing

TikTok bans the #SkinnyTok hashtag for unhealthy weight-loss content. Will it actually solve the problem?

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
NYC startup
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing

Macron proposes a ban on social media for children under 15 to improve safety and mental health amid increasing violence in schools.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

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.
Europe politics
#texas
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Texas becomes second state to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores

Texas enacts law for age verification on app downloads and purchases.
Parental consent required for under-18 app users in Texas.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Big Tech firms 'should be in criminal court', says Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan

Ireland's Big Tech regulation relies too heavily on incentives without penalties.
Social media platforms should face criminal charges for child protection failures.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Kashmir crisis sparks press crackdown in India DW 05/10/2025

India blocks 8,000 accounts on X amid rising military tensions with Pakistan.
#child-safety
Social media marketing
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ofcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdog

Ofcom needs stronger powers to efficiently counter misinformation related to public unrest, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary argues.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Whatever happened to the Kids Online Safety Act?

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.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

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.
UK politics
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Instagram partners with schools to prioritze reports of online bullying and student safety | TechCrunch

Instagram launches a school partnership program to expedite moderation of reports from verified school accounts, enhancing teen safety.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Google asks Utah's governor to veto the state's app store age verification bill

Google opposes Utah's proposed age verification law for app stores, calling it a privacy risk and advocating for a different legislative approach.
Privacy technologies
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Brazilian judge suspends Rumble, platform owned by Trump ally

Brazilian Supreme Court justice suspends Rumble for not blocking misinformation, intensifying tensions over free speech and social media regulation.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

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.
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