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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism and robust online safety measures for children.
fromSocial Media Today
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Australia Pushes Ahead With Teen Social Media Ban

The bill seeks to set a minimum age for social media, shifting enforcement responsibility to platforms.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism and robust online safety measures for children.
fromSocial Media Today
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Australia Pushes Ahead With Teen Social Media Ban

The bill seeks to set a minimum age for social media, shifting enforcement responsibility to platforms.
more#online-safety
#legislation
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month 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.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Roblox is still trying to convince lawmakers it's not social media

Roblox is advocating against being included in legislation aimed at regulating social media for children.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month 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.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Roblox is still trying to convince lawmakers it's not social media

Roblox is advocating against being included in legislation aimed at regulating social media for children.
more#legislation
#misinformation
Privacy technologies
fromWashington Post
2 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.
fromSocial Media Today
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Australia Proposes New Laws to Address Misinformation on Social Media Platforms

ACMA may gain new powers to combat misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms.
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Australia's Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter

The conflict between government regulation of social media and free speech is exemplified by ongoing efforts to manage misinformation and public safety in tech regulations.
fromtime.com
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk's X Loses Court Fight With Australia, Forced to Pay Fine

Aussie court upheld fine on X for failing child-abuse content regulations, emphasizing government's push for tech accountability.
The decision signifies a significant step in Australia's efforts to regulate social media companies. They must adhere to safety standards.
Privacy technologies
fromWashington Post
2 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.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Australia's Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter

The conflict between government regulation of social media and free speech is exemplified by ongoing efforts to manage misinformation and public safety in tech regulations.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
7 months ago

Elon Musk's X Loses Court Fight With Australia, Forced to Pay Fine

Aussie court upheld fine on X for failing child-abuse content regulations, emphasizing government's push for tech accountability.
The decision signifies a significant step in Australia's efforts to regulate social media companies. They must adhere to safety standards.
more#misinformation
#child-protection
Law
fromHouston Public Media
2 months ago

Judge further restricts Texas law limiting kids' social media access, AG immediately appeals | Houston Public Media

Texas is facing legal challenges over the enforcement of House Bill 18 that aims to regulate social media use for minors.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked sections of the law as it poses First Amendment issues.
The ruling is perceived as a victory against government censorship over online expressions.
fromKqed
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Newsom Signs Law to Protect Children From Social Media Addiction | KQED

California's new law protects children from social media addiction by regulating notifications and setting accounts to private by default.
Law
fromHouston Public Media
2 months ago

Judge further restricts Texas law limiting kids' social media access, AG immediately appeals | Houston Public Media

Texas is facing legal challenges over the enforcement of House Bill 18 that aims to regulate social media use for minors.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked sections of the law as it poses First Amendment issues.
The ruling is perceived as a victory against government censorship over online expressions.
fromKqed
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Newsom Signs Law to Protect Children From Social Media Addiction | KQED

California's new law protects children from social media addiction by regulating notifications and setting accounts to private by default.
more#child-protection
#trump-administration
Marketing
fromGSMArena.com
3 months ago

TikTok to exit the US market voluntarily

TikTok's shutdown in the U.S. highlights the political uncertainty and lack of guarantees from the Biden and Trump administrations regarding its future.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Fashion & style

Inside an Architect's Factory of Fine Design

The Trump Administration asserts expansive power through executive orders, challenging Congressional and judicial authority.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) programs face significant rollback under the Trump Administration.
Marketing
fromGSMArena.com
3 months ago

TikTok to exit the US market voluntarily

TikTok's shutdown in the U.S. highlights the political uncertainty and lack of guarantees from the Biden and Trump administrations regarding its future.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Fashion & style

Inside an Architect's Factory of Fine Design

The Trump Administration asserts expansive power through executive orders, challenging Congressional and judicial authority.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) programs face significant rollback under the Trump Administration.
more#trump-administration
#tiktok
more#tiktok
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meta to force financial advertisers to be verified in bid to prevent celebrity scam ads targeting Australians

Meta introduces verification requirements for financial advertisers to combat rising investment scams involving fake celebrities, effective February 2025.
fromThe Globe and Mail
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Opinion: Meta's rolling out Instagram teen accounts is a sneaky move indeed

Meta's new Instagram Teen Account program aims to enhance user safety but may be more about public relations than actual protection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meta to force financial advertisers to be verified in bid to prevent celebrity scam ads targeting Australians

Meta introduces verification requirements for financial advertisers to combat rising investment scams involving fake celebrities, effective February 2025.
fromThe Globe and Mail
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Opinion: Meta's rolling out Instagram teen accounts is a sneaky move indeed

Meta's new Instagram Teen Account program aims to enhance user safety but may be more about public relations than actual protection.
more#meta
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Bluesky is breaking the rules in the EU

The EU has flagged Bluesky for violating Digital Services Act rules on user information disclosure, but cannot regulate it as a smaller platform.
#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
6 months ago

'Sickening' AI bots found impersonating Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey

AI chatbots impersonating real victims have emerged, raising serious ethical concerns regarding online moderation and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
7 months ago

U.S. FTC ban on fake, AI-generated reviews takes effect Oct. 13 | MarTech

FTC's ban on fake and AI-generated reviews takes effect on Oct. 13, 2024, promoting fair marketplace practices.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
6 months ago

'Sickening' AI bots found impersonating Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey

AI chatbots impersonating real victims have emerged, raising serious ethical concerns regarding online moderation and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
7 months ago

U.S. FTC ban on fake, AI-generated reviews takes effect Oct. 13 | MarTech

FTC's ban on fake and AI-generated reviews takes effect on Oct. 13, 2024, promoting fair marketplace practices.
more#ai-ethics
Marketing
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

EU's DSA enforcers send more questions to Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube about AI risks | TechCrunch

EU demands details from Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube about content recommendation algorithms to assess systemic risks under the Digital Services Act.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
7 months ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to protect children from social media addiction

California's law bans addictive social media feeds for minors without parental consent starting in 2027.
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