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Malaysia Bans Under-16s From Social Media: New Age Verification Rules EnforcedMalaysia has begun enforcing new rules. Children under 16 are now banned from social media accounts. Platforms must implement age verificat...- ‘Just left my second job this year due to having a boss who screams and throws things, is this the new norm?’: This viral story exposed what millions of American workers are too afraid to sayA woman's experience with abusive bosses led her to quit two jobs, a story echoed by many online. Data reveals a significant percentage of ...
- US Supreme Court declined to hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuitThe US Supreme Court has refused to hear Meta's appeal. This allows a lawsuit against Meta's Instagram to proceed. Vermont's attorney gener...
- ETtech Explainer: Everything to know about Meta’s Forum and Instants appsForum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns ...
- From soaps to biscuits, your grocery bill may be headed higher againDabur India anticipates price hikes in Q1 FY27 due to persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in packaging materials, driven by Mid...
- Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook usersMeta Platforms is enhancing safety for young users. New protections for teen accounts are coming to 27 European Union nations and Facebook ...
- New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico prosecutors are demanding significant changes to Meta's social media platforms. This follows a jury verdict finding the company ...
- No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen banDespite Australia’s recent legislation prohibiting social media access for those under 16, user habits remain largely unchanged, as indicat...
- EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
- 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...
- Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media banIndonesia has issued a second summons to Google and Meta. The tech giants allegedly ignored a new ban on social media for users under 16. T...
- Indonesia's social media curbs for under 16s take set to start, few know how they workIndonesia's social media curbs, which the government says are intended to reduce the risk of cyberbullying and addiction, follow a ban in...
- 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...
- Meta cautions bans may push teens to less safe, unregulated sites after Karnataka's under-16 social media curbsAs Karnataka announced a social media ban for children below 16 years, Meta on Friday cautioned that governments considering such restricti...
- Meta activates Facebook 'teen accounts' worldwideMeta said Thursday it was activating so-called "teen accounts" with additional protections for adolescent Facebook and Messenger users worl...
- Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualise childrenThe company also announced Wednesday that it has removed thousands of accounts that were leaving sexualised comments or requesting sexual i...
- Meta tightens teen safety rules: Live Streaming now requires parental approval for under-16 usersMeta is enhancing safety measures for young users by banning Instagram Live for users under 16 without parental permission. The update is p...
- Kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to livestream on Instagram without parental consentUnder the changes, teens under 16 are blocked from using Instagram Live unless parents give permission. They also need permission to "turn ...
- Meta expands Instagram teen accounts to India with online safety features“At Meta, creating a safer and more responsible digital environment is a top priority. With the expansion of Instagram Teen Accounts to Ind...
- Instagram, Facebook owner Meta to restrict teen content surrounding eating disorders, self-harm and suicide. Know moreMeta stated on Tuesday that it will be protecting the accounts of teen users and hiding content that is considered age-inappropriate for th...
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