What is the "Mu'lin Permit" for Social Media Creators Posting Advertising Content in the UAE?
The UAE Media Council has introduced a new permit for social media creators, the Mu'lin Advertiser Permit, to regulate digital advertising and improve content quality.
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.
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.