Tag #Internet Regulation

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AI's Data Hunger Threatens the Internet's Social Contract

The increasing use of internet data by AI companies to train large language models is causing a crisis, as it increases costs for websites while decreasing traffic, potentially leading to the shutdown of websites and a loss of data for AI development.

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French Streamer Dies During 298-Hour Livestream; Abuse Investigation Launched

French streamer Raphaël Graven died during a 298-hour livestream on Kick; an autopsy showed no trauma, but a judicial investigation into alleged co-streamer abuse is underway, prompting platform bans and calls for stricter regulations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Australia's Mandatory Online Age Verification: Raising Concerns

Starting December 2024, Australian search engines will require users to verify their age, expanding to the entire internet, raising concerns about privacy, digital inclusion, and access to information via industry codes bypassing parliament.

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bbc.com
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UK Online Safety Act: New Rules Take Effect Amidst Concerns

New UK Online Safety Act rules, effective July 25th, require tech platforms to prevent children from accessing harmful online content; however, concerns remain about its comprehensiveness and enforcement.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Quebec's Streaming Bill Sparks Constitutional Conflict

Quebec's Bill 109 introduces streaming regulations mandating French-language content quotas, potentially conflicting with federal laws and impacting consumer choice; the bill's constitutionality is uncertain.

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africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Cracks Down on Online Business Extortion

China's internet watchdog launched a two-month campaign to combat online defamation, slander, and extortion targeting businesses, enforcing the newly enacted Private Economy Promotion Law.

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lemonde.fr
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Online Humiliation Leads to Streame's Death, Exposing Regulatory Failures

The death of Jean Pormanove, a 46-year-old man, during a live-streamed session of online humiliation on the platform Kick, highlights the failure of French authorities to regulate online exploitation despite existing laws and the lack of platform moderation.

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news.sky.com
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UK Implements Strict New Online Safety Rules for Children

The UK introduces stringent new online safety rules requiring age verification for pornography and algorithm changes to protect children, but concerns remain about their effectiveness and potential loopholes.

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theguardian.com
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Australia Mandates Age Verification for Online Services

Australia's new online safety regulations, effective December 2024, mandate age verification for access to various online services, including social media, search engines, and app stores, with penalties up to \$49.5 million for non-compliance.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Australia Mandates Online Age Verification for Children's Safety

Australia's new online age verification laws require major tech companies to verify users' ages by December 27, 2023, to restrict minors' access to harmful content, imposing substantial fines for non-compliance, while raising significant privacy concerns.

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usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Cracks Down on Online Business Harassment

China's internet watchdog launched a two-month campaign to crack down on online activities infringing on businesses' rights, including defamation and extortion, starting Thursday, enforcing the newly enacted Private Economy Promotion Law.

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english.elpais.com
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Texas Poised to Enact Strictest US Social Media Ban for Minors

Texas is on the verge of implementing the most stringent social media restrictions in the US, completely banning minors under 18 from creating accounts or downloading apps without parental consent, starting April 2026.

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