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FIFA strengthens online safety measures to combat abuse on social media

FIFA announced on Sunday that it has reinforced its online safety and content-moderation system, expanding the service available to all players, teams, officials and member associations throughout the year. This initiative aims to counter the rising tide of online abuse targeting football stakeholders......

Australia’s social media age trial highlights errors and need for multiple safeguards

The Australian government has released the results of a long-awaited trial on age assurance technologies, designed to enforce the upcoming ban on social media use by children under 16. The report concluded that while several technologies showed promise, errors remain inevitable, particularly for users......

Sexual predators exploit messaging app's encryption policies, raising security concerns

A series of criminal cases has exposed how sexual predators are exploiting Telegram's privacy features to distribute illegal content and coordinate abuse, prompting increased scrutiny of the messaging platform's security policies. In a recent case in England, 45-year-old John Gary Humphreys......

Australia’s Plan to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 16: Can It Succeed?

The rise of social media has created a digital playground where millions of children interact daily. However, alongside its benefits comes the darker reality of cyberbullying and safety concerns. Australia is now taking a bold step to address these issues with a proposed law that would ban children under......

Australia's Brave Step: Will a Social Media Ban Safeguard Young Users?

In a move that has sparked debate and divided opinions, Australia's government is taking a stand against unrestricted social media access for minors. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed a ban on social media use for children, aiming to address concerns about the potential harm caused by......

YouTube Alters Algorithms to Shield Teens from Idealized Body Content

YouTube is overhauling its recommendation system to limit teenagers' exposure to videos that promote idealized body images and fitness standards. This shift comes in response to concerns that such content, when viewed repeatedly, can negatively impact young viewers' self-esteem and body image. Under......

South Korea Intensifies Measures Against Sexual Deepfakes Following Telegram Controversy

In response to recent reports revealing the proliferation of sexually explicit deepfake images and videos on Telegram, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has called for a comprehensive investigation into digital sex crimes. These revelations have sparked outrage across the nation. The controversy......

Former Twitter CEO Suggests Elon Musk Should be Arrested if he Provoked UK Rioters

Bruce Daisley, former vice-president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Twitter, has proposed stringent measures to hold social media platform owners accountable for content that potentially incites public disorder. Daisley's comments come in the wake of recent unrest in the UK, which some......

Senate Advances Landmark Online Safety Bills for Children and Teens

In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation amid a contentious presidential campaign, the U.S. Senate is poised to pass two landmark bills aimed at enhancing online safety for children and teenagers. These pieces of legislation, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children's and Teens Online......