UK teens report sleep, wellbeing gains under social media restrictions, study showsA complete ban on social media apps generated the strongest reported gains in focus but also the greatest social disruption.
14 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Australia to establish government AI office to coordinate regulationThe "Office of AI" will be established within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and ensure a whole-of-government approach ...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
German media regulator says Google's AI Overviews subject to German media lawThe Commission for Licensing and Supervision, ZAK, which represents Germany's 14 state media authorities, said AI-generated news summaries...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Government says social media platforms must follow SOPs on child abuse materialSocial media platforms must follow child abuse material reporting standards. Timely reporting and law enforcement coordination are key resp...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
EU to limit children's access to social media graduallyThe European Union is considering phased and gradual access to social media for children. Experts recommend supervised use of platforms for...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Growing list of countries move to ban social media for childrenThe European Union's plan to regulate children's access to social media follows the implementation or proposal of similar measures around t...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
No Facebook, Instagram for Indian kids below 16? PM Modi's Australia praise fuels debate over social media curbsIndia may introduce age-based social media restrictions, following Australia's lead. Prime Minister Modi praised Australia's approach to pr...
11 Jul, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Meta appeals verdict in social media addiction lawsuitMeta has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles. The company challenges the jury's determination that it...
11 Jul, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
TRAI bars apps from blocking, tagging calls from 1600 number seriesTelecom regulator Trai stated no app can block calls from 1600 number series. Promotional calls from 140 number series also cannot be filte...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design'The European Union has warned Meta to alter Facebook and Instagram's addictive design features. Brussels accuses the tech giant of failing ...
10 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
FSSAI cracks down on liquor makers over flavour additives, misleading age claimsIndia's food regulator FSSAI has issued notices to beverage companies. These notices address the unauthorized use of added flavors in alcoh...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social mediaRestrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report ne...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Nigeria to investigate tech firms over news content useNigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered a probe into major technology companies. The competition regulator will investigate alleged ant...
07 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says studySince December, Australia's new social media law has mandated that platforms including Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube bar people under 16 ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
EU tells France to amend social media ban lawThe EU on Monday ruled that a French draft law to ban social media for under-15s would infringe the bloc's rules if approved in its current...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
FSSAI issues notice to Heritage Foods over 'Fresh Paneer' claimsFood regulator FSSAI has issued a notice to Heritage Foods Ltd concerning its 'Fresh Paneer' product. The authority cited misleading claims...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Australia to give regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 banPrime Minister Anthony Albanese said there were still too many children on social media and tech firms were not doing enough to comply with...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST