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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...
YouTube defends video that falsely claims Sydney massacre survivor is 'crisis actor'Lord was questioned about a complaint made by survivor Arsen Ostrovsky about a video posted on YouTube. Ostrovsky was attacked online after...
The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growingTwo mothers, Amy Neville and Kristin Bride, are spearheading a movement for stronger online child safety after losing their sons to social ...
Spanish Proverb of the Day: “It’s better to lose a minute of your life than… — Life lessons on time, caution, regret and why you should think before you actSpanish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “It’s better to lose a minute of your life than your life in a minute.” The saying ref...
Government unveils Haj Policy 2027, invites applications from prospective pilgrimsThe Haj Policy 2027 carries forward the Minority Affairs Ministry's sustained efforts to make the pilgrimage more comfortable, safe and dig...
Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuitsIf adopted by lawmakers and passed into law as part of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) under consideration in the U.S. Senate, such a pro...
Psychology says people who keep checking weather forecasts multiple times a day aren’t anxious but are trying to outsmart uncertaintyPsychology says checking the weather several times a day is generally harmless and quite common. It only becomes a concern when the habit b...
EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media accessUrsula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union, is advocating for revisions to how children access social media platforms. A recent s...
UK Prime Minister Starmer plans social media ban for under-16sBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media for children under 16, alongside restrictions on gaming and livestr...
Travel warning issued: This one mistake during airplane emergency could cost lives, IATA warnsA new safety campaign launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with support from the FAA and EASA, is urging airline...
How Canada's draft chatbot law stacks up on global sceneCanada's proposed law requiring chatbot providers to protect users from "harmful" content is the latest step by global governments to regul...
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department filesVictims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse a...
ED's Parimatch heat reaches Zepto; SPC's India deeptech pushZepto has come under the ED's scanner as part of its probe into Parimatch. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'The United Nations is demanding tech companies prioritize child safety on their platforms. Officials state that business practices and desi...
Big Donald Trump order on AI, cybersecurity coming soon as White House begins crackdown on deepfakesDonald Trump on AI: This comes as the United States on Tuesday began enforcing a law requiring tech platforms to remove deepfakes and other...
Dubare elephant attack: Video filmed moments before tragedy surfaces; Karnataka bans tourist interaction with elephantsA tourist died after two captive elephants clashed at Karnataka's Dubare Elephant Camp. Following the fatal incident, authorities have impo...
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges supportA key legislative hurdle for the Kids Online Safety Act was cleared Tuesday as Senator Ted Cruz announced his support for the bill. The leg...