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UK Online Safety Act Enforcement Begins Amidst Controversy
The UK's Online Safety Act, effective July 11th, 2024, requires online platforms to proactively remove illegal content, with Ofcom launching an enforcement program including fines up to 10% of turnover or £18 million for non-compliance; this follows over 290,000 examples of child sexual abuse conten...
UK Online Safety Act Enforcement Begins Amidst Controversy
The UK's Online Safety Act, effective July 11th, 2024, requires online platforms to proactively remove illegal content, with Ofcom launching an enforcement program including fines up to 10% of turnover or £18 million for non-compliance; this follows over 290,000 examples of child sexual abuse conten...
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Meta's Content Moderation Change Prompts EU Scrutiny
Meta's replacement of fact-checking with community ratings on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp raises concerns in the EU, potentially violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) and leading to fines up to 6% of global annual turnover; the EU may also employ alternative measures, such as platform block...
Meta's Content Moderation Change Prompts EU Scrutiny
Meta's replacement of fact-checking with community ratings on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp raises concerns in the EU, potentially violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) and leading to fines up to 6% of global annual turnover; the EU may also employ alternative measures, such as platform block...
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52% Bias Score
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia's Senate passed a bill Thursday banning children under 16 from using social media, making it the first country to enact such a law, aiming to protect young people from mental and physical health risks, with social media companies facing fines for non-compliance.
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia's Senate passed a bill Thursday banning children under 16 from using social media, making it the first country to enact such a law, aiming to protect young people from mental and physical health risks, with social media companies facing fines for non-compliance.
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44% Bias Score
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia proposes a new law that will ban children under 16 from social media platforms and impose heavy fines on non-compliant companies.
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia proposes a new law that will ban children under 16 from social media platforms and impose heavy fines on non-compliant companies.
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40% Bias Score
80% of Australian Children Aged 8-12 Use Over-13s Social Media Apps
New research reveals over 80% of Australian children aged 8-12 use social media apps designed for over-13s, prompting Australia's planned social media ban for under-16s by year's end; the eSafety commissioner criticizes apps' lack of age verification.
80% of Australian Children Aged 8-12 Use Over-13s Social Media Apps
New research reveals over 80% of Australian children aged 8-12 use social media apps designed for over-13s, prompting Australia's planned social media ban for under-16s by year's end; the eSafety commissioner criticizes apps' lack of age verification.
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Thuringian Education Minister Supports Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Thuringia's new Minister of Education, Christian Tischner (CDU), supports a social media ban for under-16s, mirroring a recent Australian law; this sparked criticism from the Left party, who prioritize addressing teacher shortages and insufficient educational resources.
Thuringian Education Minister Supports Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Thuringia's new Minister of Education, Christian Tischner (CDU), supports a social media ban for under-16s, mirroring a recent Australian law; this sparked criticism from the Left party, who prioritize addressing teacher shortages and insufficient educational resources.
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48% Bias Score
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia proposes a landmark bill to ban children under 16 from social media, sparking debate about its feasibility and potential consequences.
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia proposes a landmark bill to ban children under 16 from social media, sparking debate about its feasibility and potential consequences.
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40% Bias Score
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