ð Supports Kids Online Safety Act Amid Push for Social Media Regulation
ð CEO Linda Yaccarino has previously spoken in favor of the KOSA, contrasting the stance of most other major tech companies.
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ð CEO Linda Yaccarino has previously spoken in favor of the KOSA, contrasting the stance of most other major tech companies.
The results of a newly announced government study are expected to guide the next steps in the implementation of the Online Safety Act.
The legislation allows a year for social media platforms to develop technological solutions to ensure compliance while maintaining user privacy.
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.
Findings from the study, according to the researchers, have "significant implications" for policymakers, public health, and clinical practice.
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.
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.
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.
Montana's law fines entities $10,000 daily for enabling access to platforms like TikTok, exempting users, and current app users.
The tool was made available to the players at this year's tournament in an effort to reduce undue stress levels for all participants.
The bill also places a responsibility on social media platforms to ensure that younger users are protected from apps that are designed to be âaddictive,' with fines of up to $250,000.
The US Surgeon General recently featured as part of our "Dare to Love, Defy Hate" campaign on World Mental Health Day in partnership with The CW Network alongside Stevie Wonder and a number of public figures.
The collaboration between Ubisoft and Riot Games has broken new ground, being the first time independent video game companies have come together to openly share internal data related to toxic interactions.
The study by Pew Research Center highlights the widespread nature of the problem amongst young adults.
This announcement follows a number of online safety changes brought in by the French government in recent years, which included rules intended to prevent minors accessing adult websites.