Meta wins FTC antitrust case, avoids breakup
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Father Demands Ofcom Change Over Online Safety
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.
Australia considers including Roblox in under-16 social media ban
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
France suspends TikTok feature in EU first
France becomes first EU nation to suspend TikTok's 'rewards' feature amid mounting concerns about child protection and addictive content algorithms under new digital regulations.
Denmark cracks down on social media election interference
Denmark launches unprecedented legal action against anonymous social media accounts suspected of foreign election meddling, with Copenhagen authorities targeting platforms including Twitch and Instagram.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Australia bans Reddit and Kick in social media crackdown
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
Elon Musk criticised for Tommy Robinson meeting in UK
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk sparks controversy with UK officials after meeting far-right activist Tommy Robinson during London visit, prompting government concerns about platform accountability.
Bank regulators probe false social media rumours
UK financial regulators investigate coordinated social media campaigns spreading misinformation about bank stability, urging public vigilance against false claims.
Influencers flee to UK over Australia social media ban
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
Senator Canavan under eSafety investigation for social media post
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan under investigation by Australia's eSafety Commissioner for allegedly inflammatory online content, raising questions about political discourse and digital regulation.
Australia considers social media ban for under-16s
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
Social Media's Toxic Perfection Harms Kids' Mental Health
Exclusive: British parents reveal how social media's unrealistic beauty standards and dangerous content are creating a mental health crisis among children, with urgent calls for government intervention.
Extremists Weaponise Social Media to Incite Violence
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming surge in online radicalisation as tech platforms struggle to contain violent political rhetoric targeting mainstream figures.
Ofcom demands tech firms protect children online or face huge fines
UK regulator Ofcom unveils strict new online safety rules requiring social media platforms and search engines to implement robust age verification and content moderation systems to shield children from harmful material.
TikTok and Pam Bondi Face Criminal Charges Over Threat Bounty
Explosive legal action targets TikTok and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi over alleged 'threat bounty' programme that reportedly paid researchers to find damaging content about competitors.
Zuckerberg Faces Antitrust Firestorm Over Meta Tactics
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces damning allegations as internal emails reveal ruthless acquisition strategy designed to crush competition, with former Trump advisor Pam Bondi joining the legal battle.
Scott Bessent key to US-China TikTok deal
Former Soros Fund Management CEO Scott Bessent emerges as pivotal figure in landmark TikTok agreement between US and China, potentially reshaping global tech diplomacy.
EU investigates Meta and TikTok under Digital Services Act
Brussels launches formal proceedings against tech giants Meta and TikTok for potential Digital Services Act violations, marking Europe's toughest digital regulation enforcement yet.
Boy, 12, brain damaged by TikTok 'blackout challenge'
Shocking incident as schoolboy suffers severe brain damage from trending social media challenge, prompting urgent safety warnings for parents across the UK
Australia's eSafety Commissioner demands global censorship powers
Australia's online safety chief Julie Inman Grant faces backlash after calling for worldwide content removal powers during London address, raising free speech concerns.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health crisis
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, demanding radical algorithm changes and billions in compensation for youth mental health damage.
Meta forced to let parents block AI bots from contacting kids
New UK regulations will require Meta to provide parental controls blocking AI chatbots from interacting with children on Facebook and Instagram, marking a major victory for child safety campaigners.
MPs: UK faces riot repeat without misinformation action
A cross-party committee warns that Britain remains vulnerable to mass disorder unless the government implements stronger measures against online falsehoods and algorithmic amplification of harmful content.
Half of UK children exposed to disturbing online content
New research exposes how British children are frequently encountering distressing videos and news on social media platforms, with experts calling for urgent action.
MPs demand digital IDs for children in online safety crackdown
A landmark parliamentary report calls for mandatory digital IDs for under-18s and holding tech giants legally accountable for online safety in sweeping internet reforms.
German man charged over teen's livestreamed death
A Hamburg man faces criminal charges after allegedly filming and sharing footage of a 16-year-old's fatal fall, sparking outrage across Germany about online content regulation.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
Instagram gets PG-13 rating system in Meta safety shake-up
Meta announces groundbreaking PG-13 age rating system for Instagram, implementing stricter parental controls and content restrictions for younger users in major platform overhaul.
Google silent on Trump lobbying for YouTube in Australia ban
Tech giant Google refuses to disclose whether it's lobbying the Trump administration about YouTube's potential inclusion in Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s, raising transparency concerns.
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