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A UK minister has called on social media companies to remove posts that celebrate dangerous driving, following a fatal crash on the A66. The plea aims to curb content that could encourage reckless behavior on roads.
Major social media platforms have advised the Australian government against over-relying on initial evidence suggesting continued usage by most children despite a landmark ban for those under 16.
New IT rules mandate that social media companies must remove sensitive content within a two-hour deadline.
Stakeholders are divided on a proposed bill that would mandate social media companies to establish physical offices in Nigeria.
Police are investigating arson attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with connections to Russia being reported. Social media firms have also responded to the situation.
As the World Cup approaches, teams are playing warm-up matches, and host cities are preparing for the economic impact. Discussions also include the expanded 48-team format for future tournaments and various related news.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with social media executives, pressing them to take greater responsibility for protecting children online. He emphasized the need for enhanced measures to ensure child safety across their platforms.
Australia's eSafety commissioner is actively investigating major social media companies for potential non-compliance with the ban on users under 16, with authorities examining possible violations and preparing for potential court action.
As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions AP News
UK regulators are urging social media companies including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube to implement stricter age verification and block children under 13, with warnings of hefty fines if they fail to protect children online, as the government considers barring under-16s from such platforms.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold its first meeting with senior executives of major social media platforms to address the growing threat of misinformation and AI-generated deepfakes ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
Spain's government is escalating the trans-Atlantic tech dispute by launching an investigation into social media giants X, Meta, and TikTok.
Social media companies are advising caution regarding data related to Australia's potential ban on under-16 users, suggesting careful consideration of its implications.
Despite a landmark ban, the majority of Australian teenagers are reportedly still active on social media platforms, prompting leading social media firms to advise caution regarding the initial evidence.
The Indian government has tightened regulations on AI-generated content, significantly reducing the deadline for content removal from 36 hours to just 3 hours.
The United Kingdom government is weighing proposals to compel social media companies to boost the visibility of trusted news sources. This initiative aims to give established media outlets more prominence on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
The BBC is examining four potentially significant lawsuits among the thousands faced by social media firms, which could have major implications for the industry.
Representatives from various social media companies are scheduled to appear before an Oireachtas committee to address undisclosed issues.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has summoned representatives from US social media companies to discuss pressing issues related to online safety. The meeting aims to address concerns about content moderation and user protection.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has vowed to confront social media companies over child addiction, coinciding with new government guidance on limiting screen time for young children, while public discourse highlights the need for health warnings on social media due to rising screen time for both children and adults.
UK Members of Parliament have accused social media giants like X, TikTok, and Meta of complacency in spreading misinformation related to the Iran war and allowing online harms, including the use of AI to create explicit images of young girls.
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
Prince Harry has expressed support for bereaved families who are taking legal action against social media companies, alleging that platforms like Instagram and YouTube harm young people's mental health.
The comments come after Australia in December became the first to ban users under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms.
India's Supreme Court has requested a response from the Centre following a petition alleging that social media companies are failing to report violations related to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CESAM).
Social media companies are advising caution regarding early data related to Australia's proposed ban on under-16 users, suggesting a need for careful evaluation of its implications.
An Indian court has issued a temporary order directing US social media firms to remove abusive and AI-generated content targeting a federal minister over the country’s ethanol-blending policy.
Social media companies could face fines of up to €35 million by the end of the year if they continue to permit their AI tools to be used for generating non-consensual sexual images of individuals online.
Ofcom, the UK regulator, has mandated social media companies to implement emergency measures to prevent illegal content from going viral, following concerns about misinformation and online claims related to a recent killing.
There is a growing international movement to implement stricter age verification and regulation on social media and online platforms to safeguard children. This includes calls from UK politician Keir Starmer for social media firms to take responsibility, as well as plans for curbs in Malaysia and considerations in Canada for under-16s.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued a warning about a significant increase in online falsehoods concerning the city, including crime rates and racial integration, and has criticized social media companies for their role.
Republican Attorneys General are celebrating a 10-year consent decree in Missouri v. Biden, which bars federal agencies like the CDC and CISA from pressuring social media companies regarding content.
A group of young people held a protest outside the social media giant’s London headquarters as they accused its algorithms of contributing to their serious mental health problems
Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.