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Dec 21, 2024Industry News

𝕏 Supports Kids Online Safety Act Amid Push for Social Media Regulation

𝕏 CEO Linda Yaccarino has previously spoken in favor of the KOSA, contrasting the stance of most other major tech companies.

UK Government Outline Ofcom Online Safety Priorities

Dec 12, 2024Industry News

UK Government Sets Online Safety Priorities for Ofcom

The results of a newly announced government study are expected to guide the next steps in the implementation of the Online Safety Act.

Australia Approves Ban On Social Media For Young People

Dec 4, 2024Industry News

Australia Approves Ban on Social Media Use for Children Under 16

The legislation allows a year for social media platforms to develop technological solutions to ensure compliance while maintaining user privacy.

Study Reveals Parents Fear Child Internet Addiction

Nov 25, 2024Industry News

Research Shows 1 Out of 5 US Parents Fear Their Child Is Addicted to the Internet

Dr. Giovanni Salum, co-author of the study, spoke of an overall perception that mental health issues are becoming more commonplace and that evidence suggests that internet use and social media may contribute to that.

Study Links Cyberbullying To Body Image Issues And Cosmetic Procedures

Nov 22, 2024Industry News

New Study Ties Cyberbullying Behaviors to US Teenage Eating Disorders

Findings from the study, according to the researchers, have "significant implications" for policymakers, public health, and clinical practice.

China Introduces Tough Penalties For Cyberbullying

Nov 19, 2024Industry News

China Proposes 'Severe Penalties' Under New Rules to Fight Online Abuse

Chinese authorities are proposing new rules to combat online abuse, which include strict penalties for people who are abusive and for platforms that are deemed to be not doing enough to counter the issue.

Xbox Tackle In Game Abuse And Harassment

Nov 19, 2024Industry News

Xbox Introduces New Measures to Combat In-Game Abuse and Harassment

In an effort to improve community safety online, Xbox has recently announced the introduction of new measures to tackle bullying and harassment in multi-player games.

Nov 24, 2023Industry News

TikTok Fined 12.7 Million Pounds in UK for Misuse of Children's Data

The ICO felt that the platform had not taken enough steps to obtain parental consent, leaving children open to being served potentially harmful or inappropriate content.

Sep 12, 2023Industry News

Montana to Become the First US State to Ban TikTok App on Personal Devices

Montana's law fines entities $10,000 daily for enabling access to platforms like TikTok, exempting users, and current app users.

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