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The Drum
1 day ago
Marketing

Rishi Sunak missed an open goal on vape marketing

Vaping regulations should be included in the UK PM's anti-smoking efforts, particularly targeting shirt sponsorship in football. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Marketing

Canada schools sue social media giants for $4.5bn

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 ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Marketing

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 ]
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Roblox Boss: We Aren't Exploiting Child Labor, We're Giving Kids In 'The Slum' A Job

Roblox allows users to create and play customized games, with potential for income.
Controversies exist around Roblox, including concerns about child labor exploitation and lack of protection for young players. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Violent online content unavoidable' for UK children, Ofcom finds

Children are exposed to violent online content at a young age in the UK.
Tech platforms are criticized for not doing enough to protect young users from harmful content. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Germany news

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 ]
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