School districts in major Canadian cities are suing social media companies for $4.5 billion, alleging harm to children's mental health and education.
Legal actions claim social media platforms intentionally target children with addictive products, leading to mental health issues, disturbances in classrooms, and risks of sexual exploitation. [ more ]
EU probes TikTok for youth protection, addiction regulations DW 02/21/2024
The EU's Digital Service Act (DSA) has stringent regulations, with TikTok being a key focus of investigations.
TikTok and other online platforms face potential fines up to 5% of daily revenue for violations, with over one billion users active monthly globally. [ more ]
Germany on track to partly legalise cannabis for personal use after heated debate
Germany's parliament expected to partly legalize cannabis, removing it from the banned substances list and allowing adults to possess 25g at one time.
The new legislation aims to reclaim the cannabis market from drug dealers, improve the quality of cannabis, and prioritize child and youth protection. [ more ]