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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.
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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24% Bias Score
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.
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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24% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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