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France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15sThe bill would have barred children younger than 15 from opening a social media account from September 1. Accounts already open would be cl...- France's top court rules social media ban curtails freedom of expressionFrance's top court has blocked a bill banning social media access for minors. The Constitutional Council cited infringement upon freedom of...
- Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban dataLocal heads of YouTube owner Google, Facebook and Instagram owner Meta, Snapchat and TikTok fronted a Senate inquiry as lawmakers pressed t...
- Parents can get up to $5,000 per violation by suing social media apps; this US state signs act to protect kids from social media addiction- here's everything you need to knowNew Jersey enacted the Kids Code Act, which will regulate online services for minors. This law aims to increase platform responsibility for...
- Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement loomsThe company said it had deactivated 462,000 suspect Instagram accounts and 294,000 suspect Facebook accounts from just before the Australia...
- Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal courtThe 2023 lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oakland, California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without thei...
- Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigationThe trial in Oakland, expected to last seven weeks, will test Colorado, Kentucky, California and New Jersey's allegations that Meta designe...
- Meta, YouTube, TikTok face thousands of lawsuits in the US over kids’ mental health: What we knowMajor social media firms face thousands of lawsuits across the United States. These legal actions allege platforms are designed to addict y...
- ‘The Zapper’: Internet conspiracy theory claims woman behind Trump secretly has a button on her belly to wake ‘Sleepy Don’The Zapper lady: A woman standing behind President Donald Trump became the focus of a strange new conspiracy theory. Social media users spe...
- Yulu, Bounce chase fresh funds; MPs target social mediaHappy Tuesday! Yulu and Bounce Infinity are back in the funding market as rising delivery demand gives them a fresh boost. This and more in...
- Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulationsChina has a tradition of paternalistic government regulations meant to pre-empt potential problems, said Yolanda Ma, an expert on AI govern...
- MPs across party lines push bills to limit social media access for minorsAlthough private members’ Bills have rarely been cleared by both Houses in the past, their introduction reflects the growing urgency among ...
- Quote of the Day by Selena Gomez: “You are not defined by an Instagram photo, by a like, by a… – Inspiring lessons on self-worth, confidence, social media, individuality and why your identity is more than a photograph by the American singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on mental health and acceptanceQuote of the Day by Selena Gomez: Selena Gomez’s quote, “You are not defined by an Instagram photo, by a like, by a comment. That does not ...
- Why you may lose EPF interest on your inoperative account: EPFO explains what you should doEmployees' Provident Fund (EPF) accounts become inactive if there are no contributions or withdrawals for three consecutive years. To avoid...
- Three in five Americans favour stronger oversight of social media companies: Reuters/Ipsos pollThe poll, which was conducted over the six days ending August 3, comes as companies like Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube face mounting ...
- Explainer: How could New Mexico's $567 million ruling change Meta?The court in Santa Fe ruled on Thursday that Meta must pay $567 million into a New Mexico fund for teen mental health prevention and treatm...
- US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report saysThe US State Department will now screen foreign journalists' social media accounts. This initiative expands a Trump administration policy t...
- India summons Meta global team on Aug 5-6 over PM Modi post, CSAM concernIndia's government will meet Meta's global team on August 5 and 6. Officials will question the company regarding child abuse material and a...
- Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study findsIn a study published on Friday, eSafety also found most children aged between 10 and 15 were using social media just as frequently in March...
- French youth social media ban meets age check conundrumFrance's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforceme...
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