Turkey Plans Phased Social Media Regulation for Children Under 16
Turkey's Family and Social Services Minister announced a phased plan to regulate social media for children under 16, focusing on age verification, parental controls, and educational initiatives for parents, aiming to protect children from harmful content without banning internet access.
Turkey Plans Phased Social Media Regulation for Children Under 16
Turkey's Family and Social Services Minister announced a phased plan to regulate social media for children under 16, focusing on age verification, parental controls, and educational initiatives for parents, aiming to protect children from harmful content without banning internet access.
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Supreme Court Hears Case on Texas Pornography Age Verification Law
Texas's law requiring age verification for pornographic websites is being challenged before the Supreme Court, with the outcome potentially impacting similar laws nationwide and the balance between protecting children and free speech.
Supreme Court Hears Case on Texas Pornography Age Verification Law
Texas's law requiring age verification for pornographic websites is being challenged before the Supreme Court, with the outcome potentially impacting similar laws nationwide and the balance between protecting children and free speech.
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Supreme Court to Rule on Texas Porn Age-Verification Law
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a Texas law requiring age verification for porn websites, a case raising free speech concerns and inspiring similar laws in other states; opponents argue it infringes on adult rights and raises privacy issues, while Texas emphasizes its goa...
Supreme Court to Rule on Texas Porn Age-Verification Law
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a Texas law requiring age verification for porn websites, a case raising free speech concerns and inspiring similar laws in other states; opponents argue it infringes on adult rights and raises privacy issues, while Texas emphasizes its goa...
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Tennessee Judge Blocks Pornography Age-Verification Law
A Tennessee judge blocked a new state law requiring age verification for pornographic websites on December 30, 2023, citing concerns that it would violate free speech rights and be ineffective in preventing minors' access to such content; the state is appealing.
Tennessee Judge Blocks Pornography Age-Verification Law
A Tennessee judge blocked a new state law requiring age verification for pornographic websites on December 30, 2023, citing concerns that it would violate free speech rights and be ineffective in preventing minors' access to such content; the state is appealing.
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"AI Age Verification Devices Tested in Île-de-France Tobacconists"
"Starting December 12, Île-de-France tobacconists are testing a 590-euro AI age verification device to prevent underage tobacco sales; it uses facial analysis to signal whether a customer is an adult (green light) or a minor (red light), prompting ID checks. The test, involving 15 tobacconists, will...
"AI Age Verification Devices Tested in Île-de-France Tobacconists"
"Starting December 12, Île-de-France tobacconists are testing a 590-euro AI age verification device to prevent underage tobacco sales; it uses facial analysis to signal whether a customer is an adult (green light) or a minor (red light), prompting ID checks. The test, involving 15 tobacconists, will...
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UK Tightens Online Knife Sales After Southport Stabbing
The UK government announced stricter online knife sales regulations following the Southport stabbing where an 18-year-old killed three girls, injuring others; the attacker bought the knife illegally online, prompting new ID and video verification rules for online purchases.
UK Tightens Online Knife Sales After Southport Stabbing
The UK government announced stricter online knife sales regulations following the Southport stabbing where an 18-year-old killed three girls, injuring others; the attacker bought the knife illegally online, prompting new ID and video verification rules for online purchases.
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UK Mandates Strict Age Verification for Online Pornography
The UK's Ofcom regulator has mandated robust age verification for all websites hosting pornographic content by July 2024 under the Online Safety Act, aiming to curb underage access but raising concerns about users migrating to unregulated platforms.
UK Mandates Strict Age Verification for Online Pornography
The UK's Ofcom regulator has mandated robust age verification for all websites hosting pornographic content by July 2024 under the Online Safety Act, aiming to curb underage access but raising concerns about users migrating to unregulated platforms.
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Grindr's Age Verification Failure Linked to 13 Child Sex Abuse Cases in UK
At least 13 UK police reports in the first ten months of 2024 linked Grindr to serious child sexual abuse, including five rapes, highlighting the app's age verification failures despite claiming to be a 'safe space'.
Grindr's Age Verification Failure Linked to 13 Child Sex Abuse Cases in UK
At least 13 UK police reports in the first ten months of 2024 linked Grindr to serious child sexual abuse, including five rapes, highlighting the app's age verification failures despite claiming to be a 'safe space'.
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Australia Extends Deadline for Child Online Safety Regulations
Australia extends the deadline for tech companies to finalize plans restricting children's access to adult websites by two months to February, due to complexities arising from new social media legislation banning under-16s.
Australia Extends Deadline for Child Online Safety Regulations
Australia extends the deadline for tech companies to finalize plans restricting children's access to adult websites by two months to February, due to complexities arising from new social media legislation banning under-16s.
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Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia becomes the first country to ban children under 16 from social media, requiring platforms to implement age verification or face hefty fines; the law prioritizes child safety while including privacy safeguards.
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia becomes the first country to ban children under 16 from social media, requiring platforms to implement age verification or face hefty fines; the law prioritizes child safety while including privacy safeguards.
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