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ETtech Explainer: Amid online harm fears, nations push social media ban for under-16s
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2m ago
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New Zealand is considering a law to ban children under 16 from social media, aligning with other nations like Australia, which already has similar restrictions. This move, aimed at protecting children from online harm and addiction, is part of a global trend, with the UK, EU, Canada, and some US states contemplating comparable measures. If passed, the law would join New Zealand with countries actively legislating to protect minors from digital platform exposure.
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Australia's teen social media ban faces a new wildcard: teenagers
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1m ago
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Australia's proposal to ban under-16s from social media is facing skepticism due to teenagers' tech savviness potentially circumventing age verification methods. The trial involved testing various age-checking tools with mixed results. Critics, including tech firms and child protection advocates, question its effectiveness. From December, platforms face hefty fines if they fail to block underaged users. Globally, other nations are observing Australia’s approach as they consider similar regulations to protect young users’ mental and physical health.
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ETtech Explainer: X, Centre at loggerheads over social media misuse - The Economic Times
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21d ago
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The Indian government and Elon Musk's platform X are in a legal dispute over content-blocking orders, with X claiming these orders harm its business and violate free speech. The government argues for accountability to curb harmful content. The case questions the Information Technology Act's provisions regarding content removal and intermediary "safe harbour." The dispute impacts how social media moderates content in India, potentially leading to revised regulations affecting all platforms, not just X.
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New Zealand steps up plans to ban under-16s from social media
Economic Times
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2m ago
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New Zealand aims to ban under-16s from social media, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasizing the need to protect youth from bullying, harmful content, and addiction. Education Minister Erica Stanford will lead efforts to develop legislative options. The proposal follows similar steps by Australia and other countries. Luxon's National Party has introduced a members’ bill, requiring government and opposition support to become law, potentially enacting the restrictions before the 2026 election.
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ETtech Explainer: Google’s second big antitrust trial in US
Economic Times
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11m ago
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The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is set to face Google in its second major antitrust trial, focused on the tech giant's monetization strategies for advertising. The DoJ argues that Google's practices are unfairly harming the industry. This trial is part of a broader push by President Biden's administration to regulate Big Tech using antitrust laws. The case follows a recent ruling that found Google had illegally monopolized online search. The trial will center on Google's adtech business, which accounts for the majority of its revenue, and the DoJ's claims that the company has engaged in monopolistic behavior.
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UN unveils principles for fighting online disinformation
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1y ago
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The United Nations has released principles to combat online disinformation, urging social media platforms to overhaul their advertising models. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the need to address false narratives, distortions, and lies that billions of people are exposed to. The principles focus on societal trust, media independence, transparency, public empowerment, and healthy incentives. While the UN document emphasizes the responsibility of big tech companies to prevent the spread of disinformation and hate speech, it also calls on advertising companies to push for transparency and clearer labeling of AI-generated content.
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Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows
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5m ago
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A report by Australia's online safety regulator revealed that children in Australia are easily bypassing age limits set by social media platforms, despite an upcoming government ban for users under 16. The study found 80% of children aged eight to 12 use social media, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat being most popular. Social media companies primarily rely on self-declared ages, posing challenges for enforcing age restrictions ahead of the 2025 ban.
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Australia revokes exemption to add YouTube to teen social media ban - The Economic Times
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9d ago
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Australia has included YouTube in its social media ban for teenagers, previously exempting the site due to its educational use. The move addresses concerns over harmful content encountered by minors, sparking potential legal challenges from YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized protecting children from negative online impacts. YouTube disputes its classification as social media, highlighting its video-sharing nature. The ban, effective December, aims to enhance online safety for Australian children.
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ETtech Explainer: Behind Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the Indian government
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4m ago
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Social media platform 'X', owned by Elon Musk, is suing the Indian government, questioning the legality of its content regulation under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act. The conflict arose when 'X' refused to join the Sahyog portal for information sharing, unlike other platforms. The government argues that the portal aids in unlawful content removal, but Musk's platform views this as unwarranted censorship that bypasses established legal processes.
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Social media ban moves closer in Australia after tech trial
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1m ago
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Australia is progressing towards implementing a world-first law banning social media for under-16s, backed by a trial demonstrating technological feasibility in verifying users' ages. This move, opposed by major platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Snap, aims to protect children online. The trial explored methods such as facial scans and user behavior analysis, finding no universal solution but concluding that age verification is practical. Digital platforms will face penalties for non-compliance.
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ETtech Explainer: Why Uber is in hot water over ‘advance tipping’
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2m ago
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Uber is facing criticism over its Advance Tip feature, which encourages users to tip drivers before booking to potentially receive faster service. The Indian government, led by union minister Pralhad Joshi, and the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) have deemed the feature unethical, labeling it an unfair trade practice. Social media users and other ride-hailing apps are also in uproar. Previously, Uber faced scrutiny for alleged pricing disparities based on mobile operating systems.
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