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fromIndependent
2 months ago
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'Wild west' of social media is unacceptable, says Media Minister, as Coalition considers a ban for children under 16

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social media marketing

'Wild west' of social media is unacceptable, says Media Minister, as Coalition considers a ban for children under 16

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fromSocial Media Today
1 week ago

X Implements Age Checking Measures to Align with New Laws

In response to the new requirements under Ireland's Online Safety Code, all major platforms including X are mandated to implement age-checking measures to protect younger users.
Privacy technologies
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Young men need role models, PM told or UK risks Andrew Tate-inspired generation

The Independent is committed to quality journalism accessible to all, supporting on-ground reporting across various societal issues.
Digital life
fromSocial Media Today
3 weeks ago

Meta Supports EU Push for New App Access Restrictions for Teens

Meta supports establishing a Digital Majority Age in the EU, potentially limiting social media access to individuals over 15.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches

France enacts a smoking ban in public areas to protect children and promote a tobacco-free generation by 2032.
EU data protection
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Protecting Minors Online Must Not Come at the Cost of Privacy and Free Expression

The European Commission's draft guidelines for online safety must prioritize privacy and free expression for minors.
There are concerns that age verification technologies may lead to discrimination and invasion of privacy.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Teacher who preyed on children as young as 14 banned from classroom

Watkins, previously of Sunbower Avenue, Dunstable, arranged to meet boys aged between 14 and 16 on the dating app Grindr.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Nearly 12,000 illegal vapes seized in Bromley ahead of new vape ban

The UK has implemented a ban on disposable vapes to protect youth and reduce waste.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police in England and Wales identify 287 child sexual exploitation cases for review

"We need to look at the action we need to take so that people do not carry around those criminal convictions for the rest of their lives."
UK politics
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Texas's Age-Gating Law Gets Wrong About Kids and Tech

It's like arguing over the age kids can use a community swimming pool-but not bothering to teach them how to swim.
Digital life
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

State Assembly passes #Right2RemainSilent Act aiming to ensure juvenile suspects receive legal counsel before police interrogation | amNewYork

New York legislation mandates legal counsel for minors before waiving Miranda rights during interrogation.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

ICE to detain illegal migrant who posed as high school-aged teen - despite being 24-year-old Venezuelan dad

A 24-year-old man impersonated a teenager to enroll in an Ohio high school, raising serious concerns about safety and legality.
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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Despite Newsom's objections, Democrats approve striking penalty for soliciting older teens from bill

California lawmakers amended a bill, removing tougher penalties for soliciting 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.
Republicans criticized Democrats for being lenient on sex offenses involving older teens.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Despite Newsom's objections, Democrats approve striking penalty for soliciting older teens from bill

California lawmakers amended a bill, removing tougher penalties for soliciting 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.
Republicans criticized Democrats for being lenient on sex offenses involving older teens.
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fromLindsey Gamble
3 months ago

Pinterest Launches In-App Alerts to Help Teens Stay Focused During School Hours - Lindsey Gamble

Pinterest's new notification feature encourages students to pause app use during school hours, marking a proactive step in promoting focus and supporting classroom regulations.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Brianna Ghey's mother hits out at potential watering down of Online Safety Bill

"While we are questioning whether it's strong enough or whether it should be watered down, young people are at harm, and young people are losing their lives."
UK politics
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fromFast Company
4 months ago
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YouTube is cracking down on gambling content. Here's what's changing

YouTube is banning links to unapproved gambling sites to safeguard youth viewers.
New age restrictions will limit access to online gambling content.
Media industry
fromLindsey Gamble
4 months ago

YouTube Tightens Policies on Gambling Content to Protect Viewers - Lindsey Gamble

YouTube is expanding its gambling content policies to enhance viewer protection, particularly for younger audiences.
Poker
fromFast Company
4 months ago

YouTube is cracking down on gambling content. Here's what's changing

YouTube is banning links to unapproved gambling sites to safeguard youth viewers.
New age restrictions will limit access to online gambling content.
Media industry
fromLindsey Gamble
4 months ago

YouTube Tightens Policies on Gambling Content to Protect Viewers - Lindsey Gamble

YouTube is expanding its gambling content policies to enhance viewer protection, particularly for younger audiences.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Deepfake nudes are the perfect issue for Melania Trump to take on: It's bipartisan and everyone agrees it's a problem.

Melania Trump supports bipartisan efforts to combat nonconsensual AI-generated images, a growing issue impacting youth, especially girls.
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