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EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, InstagramThe European Union has accused Meta of not effectively preventing users under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram, which could lead to...
Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media banThe global spotlight on the first such ban on people under 16 using popular apps appears to have encouraged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia saysWhile 5 million Australian accounts had been deactivated, a substantial number of Australian children continued to retain accounts, create ...
Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban complianceUnder the Australian law, platforms face a fine of up to A$49.5 million ($34 million) for noncompliance, and the regulator added on Tuesda...
Here’s how countries are cracking down on kids’ social media useAs concerns over online safety increase, governments around the world are tightening rules on children’s access to social media. In India, ...
In wake of US social media verdicts, look at what limits other countries have imposed for kidsOn Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children using their services. A day earlier in New Mexico...
EU launches investigation into Snapchat over child safety concerns under Digital Services ActEuropean Union regulators are probing Snapchat. Concerns exist that the platform inadequately protects children. Risks include exposure to ...
Snapchat hit with EU probe into alleged failure to prevent child grooming, illegal goods salesThe European Commission, charged with enforcing the act, said it suspected that Snapchat does not have sufficient safeguards to prevent chi...
Centre logs into chat on social media child lockThe Centre is building its stance on banning or restricting social media usage for children, with consultations held to assess technical ca...
UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfewsBritish teenagers will test social media bans and time limits. This trial is part of government consultations on new online safety measures...
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media banThe number of 13-to-15-year-olds using TikTok and Snapchat, among the most popular social media apps with Australian teenagers, fell from ...
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block childrenBritain's regulators are pushing social media giants for tougher age verification. Ofcom and ICO are concerned about children's exposure to...
After Australia’s under-16 social media ban, Here’s the growing list of countries considering similar movesAustralia has banned children under 16 from major social media platforms, a move prompting similar legislative actions across Europe and So...
India govt discussing age restrictions with social media platformsIndia is holding discussions with social media companies on age-based restrictions after Australia banned under-16s from popular platforms....
Australia’s under-16 social media ban: All you need to knowAustralia is set to implement a new law on December 10, prohibiting children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms like Face...
Snap expands chatbot My AI with ability to create images; says Snapchat+ has 3 million subscribersThe announcement came at Snap's annual Partner Summit. The company aims to use the technology to speed up its development of augmented real...
Snapchat blocks fewer children from its app in Britain compared with TikTok, shows dataAccording to figures recently published by the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Young Children), Snapchat accounted...