EU Votes to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
The European Parliament votes to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Learn how this landmark resolution could reshape digital childhoods across Europe.
The European Parliament votes to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Learn how this landmark resolution could reshape digital childhoods across Europe.
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
From 10 December 2025, Australians under 16 will be blocked from Snapchat. 440,000 users must verify their age or face locked accounts. Discover the verification process.
Meta secures major victory as EU court overturns €1.2bn antitrust fine. The ruling protects WhatsApp and Instagram integration plans. Discover the implications for tech regulation.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
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 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 launches unprecedented legal action against anonymous social media accounts suspected of foreign election meddling, with Copenhagen authorities targeting platforms including Twitch and Instagram.
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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.
A disturbing new wave of AI-powered abuse is sweeping across India, with women facing extortion and harassment through digitally manipulated explicit content. Experts warn this technological terror requires urgent legal and social action.
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
The UK's communications regulator has issued a stern warning to ministers over their failure to provide crucial data needed to tackle Britain's digital divide and improve mobile coverage.
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.
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan under investigation by Australia's eSafety Commissioner for allegedly inflammatory online content, raising questions about political discourse and digital regulation.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's new age verification rules have caused Pornhub's UK traffic to plummet by over 25%, marking a major victory for online safety campaigners.
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.
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Brussels launches formal proceedings against tech giants Meta and TikTok for potential Digital Services Act violations, marking Europe's toughest digital regulation enforcement yet.
Tech giants Apple and Google could face unprecedented legislation forcing them to open up their app stores to competition, as UK ministers consider new digital market powers.
A Republican-aligned group has sparked outrage by releasing a sophisticated deepfake video falsely depicting Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, raising urgent questions about AI regulation in US politics.
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.
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.
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Exclusive investigation reveals how AI companions are pushing boundaries into adult content, raising urgent questions about digital ethics and emotional dependency in the age of artificial intimacy.
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.
Apple is set to overhaul its iOS ecosystem in Europe, allowing third-party app stores and sideloading to comply with EU Digital Markets Act regulations by March 2024.
Senior Conservative MPs demand investigation into TikTok's sudden job cuts amid national security concerns and questions about Chinese government influence.
Cryptocurrency markets face dramatic sell-off as Donald Trump warns China may crush Bitcoin operations, triggering investor panic and regulatory concerns across digital asset landscape.
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.