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Italy watchdog forces TikTok to remove 'French scar' challenge videos

Reuters · 1y ago

Italy watchdog forces TikTok to remove 'French scar' challenge videos

Italy's communications authority AGCOM has compelled TikTok to remove videos featuring the "French scar" challenge, a dangerous practice that involves pinching the cheek to leave a bruise. This move comes as part of AGCOM's efforts to protect minors and consumers from harmful content, following the adoption of new rules in December. TikTok, complying with the order, has removed the identified videos and geoblocked them in Italy. Social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram are facing increasing pressure from regulators to safeguard children from harmful content.

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TikTok fined in Italy after 'French scar' challenge led to consumer safety probe

TechCrunch · 1y ago

TikTok fined in Italy after 'French scar' challenge led to consumer safety probe

Italy's competition authority, AGCM, has fined TikTok €10 million ($11 million) after an investigation into algorithmic safety concerns. The probe focused on a challenge called the "French scar," where users shared videos of marks on their faces. AGCM found that TikTok failed to monitor and prevent the dissemination of harmful content, especially to minors. The authority also criticized TikTok's reliance on algorithmic profiling, which could potentially spread dangerous content. TikTok disputes the decision and claims to have restricted the visibility of such content. The European Commission is overseeing TikTok's compliance with algorithmic accountability under the Digital Services Act, with penalties of up to 6% of global revenue.

Apple disputes French findings, says iPhone 12 meets radiation rules

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple disputes French findings, says iPhone 12 meets radiation rules

Apple's iPhone 12 model has been certified by international bodies as compliant with global radiation standards, after a French watchdog ordered the company to stop selling the handset due to breaching European exposure limits. The French watchdog, ANFR, claimed that the phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) exceeded the legal limit.

TikTok, bowing to EU, withdraws rewards programme

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok, bowing to EU, withdraws rewards programme

TikTok has agreed to permanently remove a feature in its spinoff app, TikTok Lite, in France and Spain. The feature, which rewarded users for watching and liking videos, has been deemed potentially addictive by European regulators. TikTok Lite is a smaller version of the popular TikTok app, designed to use less memory and perform over slower internet connections. This move comes as the European Union's Digital Services Act gains momentum, requiring digital firms to monitor online content to protect users. TikTok is still under investigation for not doing enough to address negative impacts on young people.

French families sue TikTok over alleged failure to remove harmful content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

French families sue TikTok over alleged failure to remove harmful content

Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming that the platform exposed their teenage children to harmful content, resulting in two suicides. The families allege that TikTok's algorithm promoted videos promoting self-harm, eating disorders, and suicide to the teenagers. They are seeking legal recognition of TikTok's liability and accountability for the content on its platform. TikTok has been under scrutiny for its content moderation practices, and similar to other social media platforms, it faces numerous lawsuits accusing it of damaging children's mental health. TikTok has stated that it takes these issues seriously and has implemented measures to protect young users.

Monsters, asteroids, vampires: AI conspiracies flood TikTok

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Monsters, asteroids, vampires: AI conspiracies flood TikTok

TikTok users are spreading bizarre conspiracy theories about the end of the world, including claims about mythical monsters and killer asteroids. These viral videos, often accompanied by AI-generated voices, gain millions of views and are an attempt to monetize content on the platform. While TikTok claims to remove harmful misinformation and prohibits conspiracy theories from earning money, there are concerns about the influence of AI-generated content and the spread of misinformation. The app's fate in the United States hangs in the balance as lawmakers consider banning it due to national security concerns.

Indonesia urges TikTok, Meta to act against harmful online content - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1d ago

Indonesia urges TikTok, Meta to act against harmful online content - The Economic Times

Indonesia has summoned major social media platforms like Meta and TikTok, urging stronger content moderation due to online disinformation inciting protests. The government highlighted issues such as deepfake videos and mislabelled footage causing unrest. Platforms were urged to proactively remove harmful content, including pornography and gambling, without awaiting government requests. Penalties for non-compliance include fines, suspensions, or bans. Meetings with platform representatives are scheduled to address these concerns.

TikTok says Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu's account treated like any other

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

TikTok says Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu's account treated like any other

Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's TikTok account was treated the same as any other political account, according to the platform. TikTok stated that it acted upon videos flagged by authorities, asserting that Georgescu's account was not given any preferential treatment. When the Romanian authorities alerted TikTok about videos lacking identifiers, the platform took action within 24 hours.

Racist videos made with AI are going viral on TikTok

The Verge

The Verge · 1m ago

Racist videos made with AI are going viral on TikTok

Racist AI-generated videos, suspected to be made with Google's Veo 3, have gained millions of views on TikTok, according to Media Matters. These videos contain damaging stereotypes primarily targeting Black individuals. Google Veo 3, an AI tool launched in May, can create videos and audio with text prompts, but claims to block harmful content. TikTok has removed some violating accounts, yet similar videos were found on other platforms like YouTube and Instagram.

Spotify adds music videos in some countries

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Spotify adds music videos in some countries

Spotify is introducing music videos to its mobile and desktop apps in select markets. Users can seamlessly switch between audio and music videos on the app, which will be available in beta in 11 countries including Brazil, Italy, and the UK. Music videos are accessible to premium subscribers, while free users are still directed to YouTube for video content. The feature will allow users to start music videos from the "Now Playing" screen and switch back to audio whenever desired. Spotify plans to expand the catalog of music videos and increase availability to more countries.

Eutelsat shares surge on deal with French armed forces

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Eutelsat shares surge on deal with French armed forces

Shares of French satellite operator Eutelsat surged after announcing a 10-year, €1 billion deal with the French government to provide satellite connectivity for the military. This agreement gives the French armed forces priority access to OneWeb satellites, involving upgrades for military use. The deal, part of a strategic push for sovereign satellite capabilities in Europe, boosts Eutelsat’s finances as it plans to expand its satellite network, aligning with the EU's IRIS² programme.

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