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Apple, Google Could Be Forced to Block Explicit Images on Children’s Smartphones Under New UK Law
The UK government is moving towards legislation that could require Apple and Google to introduce stronger controls for children using smartphones and tablets. The proposed rules would address the creation, viewing and sharing of nude images, with the government considering protections that work across operating systems and individual apps. The move...
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How Meta Will Verify Young Users' Ages Under $18 Billion Settlement
Meta policy bars children under 13 from using Facebook or Instagram and permits teenagers to use the platforms with some limits on content.
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New Zealand To Ban Social Media For Under-16s
New Zealand has been investigating a social media ban for over a year, after neighbouring Australia implemented its world-first legislation in December.
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Social Media Ban For Minors In India? Experts 'Like' Idea, But With Caveats
Experts urge digital literacy and healthy online habits over outright bans, highlighting social media's role in children's career growth and emotional development.
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8 In 10 Australian Teens Still On Social Media Despite Under-16 Ban
Before the ban, nearly 86% of children surveyed reported using at least one age-restricted platform. Three months later, that figure remained above 81%, the report said.
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Elon Musk's X Slams Australia Social Media Ban Crackdown
Australia's world-first law barring accounts for under-16s took effect last December, drawing criticism from social media companies, mostly based in the United States.
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EU Lawmakers Demand "Non-Addictive Youth Mode" On Social Media
The EU has increased pressure on social media platforms to change recently, telling Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to dismantle "addictive" features.
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TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Apps That Governments Call Dangerous For Kids
Governments across the globe are introducing legislation to ban children from using social media, driven by growing concerns over mental health, cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to predators online.
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Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban For Under-16, Platforms Must Verify Age
The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating accounts. They apply to platforms with at least 8 million users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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Children Drawing Fake Moustaches To Evade Online Age Verification Checks In UK
Report shows UK children use fake details to bypass age checks on social media and adult sites
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Thousands Of Men Using Telegram To Spy On Women And Share Private Images, New Research Warns
European researchers have uncovered a vast network of Telegram groups where men are paying for services to illegally access women's private accounts and personal images.
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Andhra Pradesh Deliberates Guidelines For Safer Online Spaces For Children
The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing new guidelines to keep minors away from social media and ensure safer online spaces for children.
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Apple CEO Meets US House Members To Push For Change In Online Safety Bill
Apple CEO Tim Cook met US House members on Wednesday to push back against federal legislation that could require the iPhone maker to authenticate users' ages and possibly collect sensitive data on children.
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UK Defends Online Safety Law Amid X's Free Speech Criticisms
The UK government on Saturday defended a new online safety law following harsh criticism from social network X.
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UK Watchdog To Probe 34 Porn Sites For Failing Age-Check Rules Under Online Safety Law
The UK's media watchdog said on Thursday it has launched investigations into 34 pornography websites over their compliance with new age-check requirements to prevent children accessing harmful online content.
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Apple, Google Could Be Forced to Block Explicit Images on Children’s Smartphones Under New UK Law
The UK government is moving towards legislation that could require Apple and Google to introduce stronger controls for children using smartphones and tablets. The proposed rules would address the creation, viewing and sharing of nude images, with the government considering protections that work across operating systems and individual apps. The move...
-
How Meta Will Verify Young Users' Ages Under $18 Billion Settlement
Meta policy bars children under 13 from using Facebook or Instagram and permits teenagers to use the platforms with some limits on content.
-
New Zealand To Ban Social Media For Under-16s
New Zealand has been investigating a social media ban for over a year, after neighbouring Australia implemented its world-first legislation in December.
-
Social Media Ban For Minors In India? Experts 'Like' Idea, But With Caveats
Experts urge digital literacy and healthy online habits over outright bans, highlighting social media's role in children's career growth and emotional development.
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8 In 10 Australian Teens Still On Social Media Despite Under-16 Ban
Before the ban, nearly 86% of children surveyed reported using at least one age-restricted platform. Three months later, that figure remained above 81%, the report said.
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Elon Musk's X Slams Australia Social Media Ban Crackdown
Australia's world-first law barring accounts for under-16s took effect last December, drawing criticism from social media companies, mostly based in the United States.
-
EU Lawmakers Demand "Non-Addictive Youth Mode" On Social Media
The EU has increased pressure on social media platforms to change recently, telling Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to dismantle "addictive" features.
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TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Apps That Governments Call Dangerous For Kids
Governments across the globe are introducing legislation to ban children from using social media, driven by growing concerns over mental health, cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to predators online.
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Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban For Under-16, Platforms Must Verify Age
The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating accounts. They apply to platforms with at least 8 million users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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Children Drawing Fake Moustaches To Evade Online Age Verification Checks In UK
Report shows UK children use fake details to bypass age checks on social media and adult sites
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Thousands Of Men Using Telegram To Spy On Women And Share Private Images, New Research Warns
European researchers have uncovered a vast network of Telegram groups where men are paying for services to illegally access women's private accounts and personal images.
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Andhra Pradesh Deliberates Guidelines For Safer Online Spaces For Children
The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing new guidelines to keep minors away from social media and ensure safer online spaces for children.
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Apple CEO Meets US House Members To Push For Change In Online Safety Bill
Apple CEO Tim Cook met US House members on Wednesday to push back against federal legislation that could require the iPhone maker to authenticate users' ages and possibly collect sensitive data on children.
-
UK Defends Online Safety Law Amid X's Free Speech Criticisms
The UK government on Saturday defended a new online safety law following harsh criticism from social network X.
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UK Watchdog To Probe 34 Porn Sites For Failing Age-Check Rules Under Online Safety Law
The UK's media watchdog said on Thursday it has launched investigations into 34 pornography websites over their compliance with new age-check requirements to prevent children accessing harmful online content.
