| 06.01.2024 03:45
A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Ohio over new law limiting kids' use of social media
In a bold move, a trade group representing major tech companies including TikTok, Snapchat, and Meta has filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio over a pending law that requires parental consent for children to use social media apps. The law, which was part of an $86.1 billion state budget bill s...
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| 28.12.2023 06:48
Harvard study reveals social media companies' $11 billion ad revenue from minors
A recent study conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has revealed that social media companies collectively earned over $11 billion in advertising revenue from minors in the United States last year. The findings of the study have raised concerns about the lack of self-regulation...
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| 21.12.2023 01:42
Europe mandates age verification on major porn sites to safeguard children
Three of the world's largest porn websites, Pornhub, XVideos, and Stripchat, are facing new requirements in the European Union (EU) that will require them to verify the ages of their users. The EU, aiming to ensure internet safety, has expanded the reach of its digital law, the Digital Services Act...
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| 19.12.2023 00:34
EU Launches Investigation into Illicit Content on Elon Musk's X
In a major regulatory move, the European Union has announced a formal investigation into X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The investigation accuses X of failing to counter illicit content and disinformation, lacking transparency about advertising practices, and engaging in "deceptiv...
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| 18.12.2023 17:07
EU Investigates Musk's X and Demands Answers from Meta on Content Control
The European Union has initiated infringement proceedings against social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over suspicions of failure to combat content disinformation and manipulation. This marks the first probe under the Digital Services Act (DSA), a set of regulations aimed at regulati...
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| 14.12.2023 23:41
Ofcom investigates TikTok over parental control information
Ofcom, the UK media regulator, has launched an investigation into popular video-sharing app TikTok over concerns that it provided inaccurate information about its parental controls. This comes two years after Ofcom issued guidance to online video-sharing apps about the protection of younger users f...
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| 13.12.2023 12:36
Texas TikTok Ban on Government Devices Upheld by Federal Judge
A federal judge in Texas has upheld the state's ban on TikTok for government devices and networks, dismissing a challenge from The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. The organization had filed a lawsuit in July, arguing that the ban violated the First Amendment and hindered ac...
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| 13.12.2023 12:35
US Teens Obsessed with YouTube, TikTok: Pew Research Report
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Institute has revealed that despite concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents, teen usage of these platforms remains high. The survey, which included 1,453 teens aged 13 to 17, found that roughly one in six teens desc...
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| 01.12.2023 06:18
Montana Judge Deems TikTok Ban Unconstitutional, Halts Enforcement
Montana's first-in-the-nation law banning the video-sharing app TikTok has been blocked by a federal judge, who deemed the measure unconstitutional. The ruling came as a temporary win for TikTok, as the judge stated that the ban overstepped state power and infringed on the Constitutional rights of...
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| 01.12.2023 00:43
Indiana judge throws out state's TikTok lawsuit, citing child safety concerns
A judge in Indiana has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of false claims about the safety of user data and age-appropriate content. Judge Jennifer DeGroote of Allen County Superior Court stated that the court lacked personal jurisdiction over...
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| 28.11.2023 21:28
Discover the Best with Apple's Top Apps in the App Store
In the latest rankings of top iPhone apps in the US, a diverse range of apps has made it to the list. The rankings include both free and paid apps, showcasing the preferences of iPhone users in the country. Starting with the top free iPhone apps, the first spot is occupied by Temu: Shop Like a Bill...
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| 21.11.2023 01:58
Big Tech CEOs summoned to testify on child exploitation cases
Tech CEOs Summoned to Congress for Hearing on Children's Online Safety and Content Moderation In a move to address growing concerns over children's online safety and content moderation, the Senate Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed top social media executives to testify at a hearing on December 6th...
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| 18.11.2023 18:23
Some young Americans on TikTok say they sympathize with Osama bin Laden
In a troubling turn of events, videos on TikTok endorsing a decades-old letter written by Osama bin Laden, which criticizes the United States and its support of Israel, have gained significant popularity this week. This surge in views has led to accusations that the social media platform is fueling...
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| 18.11.2023 17:37
Advertisers Boycott Elon Musk's X over Alleged Antisemitism Controversy
In a recent series of tweets, billionaire owner of social media platform X, Elon Musk, has sparked outrage and inflamed tensions by allegedly endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory known as the "Great Replacement." Advertisers on X have been fleeing the platform due to concerns about their ads...
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| 14.11.2023 17:03
Nepal bans TikTok over alleged social harmony disruption
Nepal has joined the list of countries banning the popular social media app TikTok, citing disruptions to social structures as the reason for the ban. The decision was announced by Nepal's Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, during a press conference on Monday. Sharm...
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| 02.11.2023 23:12
Canada Takes Action: WeChat Banned from Government Devices
Canada Implements Ban on WeChat and Kaspersky Apps, Citing Security Concerns In a move to enhance cybersecurity, the Canadian government has announced a ban on the Chinese super-app WeChat and applications from Kaspersky Lab, a Russian antivirus software provider, on official government devices. Th...
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