#internet-regulation tag

Thousands of pedophiles are using jail-broken AI character chatbots to roleplay sexually assaulting minors

Online child abuse is increasingly utilizing AI chatbots to exploit minors, revealing significant risks and community engagement around harmful chatbots.

There has been a concerning rise in the use of AI chatbots for sexualized roleplay with minors.

#online-safety-act

The Guardian view on pornography: the Obscene Publications Act needs an update | Editorial

The UK seeks to enhance online safety by regulating access to violent and harmful pornography, especially for minors.

UK's internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake porn | TechCrunch

Ofcom's new guidance focuses on protecting women and girls online, addressing issues like harassment and image abuse.

UK's internet watchdog finalizes first set of rules for Online Safety law | TechCrunch

Ofcom has issued final guidelines under the Online Safety Act requiring online service providers to mitigate illegal harms to users by March 2025.

The Guardian view on pornography: the Obscene Publications Act needs an update | Editorial

The UK seeks to enhance online safety by regulating access to violent and harmful pornography, especially for minors.

UK's internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake porn | TechCrunch

Ofcom's new guidance focuses on protecting women and girls online, addressing issues like harassment and image abuse.

UK's internet watchdog finalizes first set of rules for Online Safety law | TechCrunch

Ofcom has issued final guidelines under the Online Safety Act requiring online service providers to mitigate illegal harms to users by March 2025.

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#content-moderation

NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First Amendment

NetChoice has blocked internet regulations by asserting they infringe on free speech rights.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Digital Oligarchs Gunning for Europe (DOGE)

Mike Masnick and Ben Whitelaw discuss the latest news and challenges in content moderation and internet regulation on their podcast.

NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First Amendment

NetChoice has blocked internet regulations by asserting they infringe on free speech rights.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Digital Oligarchs Gunning for Europe (DOGE)

Mike Masnick and Ben Whitelaw discuss the latest news and challenges in content moderation and internet regulation on their podcast.

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#australia

X 'refused to take down video' viewed by Southport killer

Australia's internet regulator criticized X for not removing a video linked to a tragic attack, allowing a violent influence on the perpetrator.

Australia PM says Musk pushing agenda after social media ban DW 12/01/2024

Australia's new law prevents under-16s from using social media without exceptions, igniting discussions around internet freedom and platform responsibilities.

How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer

Australia has enacted stringent laws banning social media for children under 16, imposing heavy fines on platforms that don't verify age.

X 'refused to take down video' viewed by Southport killer

Australia's internet regulator criticized X for not removing a video linked to a tragic attack, allowing a violent influence on the perpetrator.

Australia PM says Musk pushing agenda after social media ban DW 12/01/2024

Australia's new law prevents under-16s from using social media without exceptions, igniting discussions around internet freedom and platform responsibilities.

How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer

Australia has enacted stringent laws banning social media for children under 16, imposing heavy fines on platforms that don't verify age.

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#age-verification

The Future of the Internet Is Age-Gated

The era of unrestricted online pornography may be ending due to new laws and technology.

French court blocks popular porn site... subdomain | TechCrunch

Legal loopholes can undermine regulatory actions against online content.

Missteps in legal complaints can create unintended consequences for child protection efforts.

The Future of the Internet Is Age-Gated

The era of unrestricted online pornography may be ending due to new laws and technology.

French court blocks popular porn site... subdomain | TechCrunch

Legal loopholes can undermine regulatory actions against online content.

Missteps in legal complaints can create unintended consequences for child protection efforts.

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#online-abuse

PM urged to close online child sex abuse loopholes

The Prime Minister is urged to address legal loopholes in online safety laws to combat rising child sex abuse imagery.

The anonymous, anything-goes forum at the heart of the Pelicot rape case

Pelicot's case reveals the horrors of online abuse and the consequences of unregulated platforms.

The trial has sparked a national conversation about sexual assault and digital culpability.

PM urged to close online child sex abuse loopholes

The Prime Minister is urged to address legal loopholes in online safety laws to combat rising child sex abuse imagery.

The anonymous, anything-goes forum at the heart of the Pelicot rape case

Pelicot's case reveals the horrors of online abuse and the consequences of unregulated platforms.

The trial has sparked a national conversation about sexual assault and digital culpability.

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#net-neutrality

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

The court ruling signifies a setback for net neutrality advocates, affirming limitations on federal regulation of internet providers.

Net neutrality is struck, ending a long battle to regulate ISPs like public utilities

The Sixth Circuit Court ruling marks a significant legal defeat for net neutrality advocates, undermining efforts to regulate internet service providers as public utilities.

The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen

The Sixth Circuit struck down net neutrality rules, ending a struggle for equitable internet access and raising concerns over future consumer protections.

Net neutrality never stood a chance

The Sixth Circuit Court's ruling effectively ends the Biden administration's net neutrality order, marking a conclusion to a decade-long regulatory battle.

US agency does not have authority to reinstate net neutrality laws, court rules

The US appeals court denies FCC authority to restore net neutrality rules, impacting the Biden administration's internet policy agenda.

US Court of Appeals rules against effort to restore net neutrality

The Sixth Circuit's ruling against the FCC challenges the future of net neutrality regulations at the federal level.

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

The court ruling signifies a setback for net neutrality advocates, affirming limitations on federal regulation of internet providers.

Net neutrality is struck, ending a long battle to regulate ISPs like public utilities

The Sixth Circuit Court ruling marks a significant legal defeat for net neutrality advocates, undermining efforts to regulate internet service providers as public utilities.

The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen

The Sixth Circuit struck down net neutrality rules, ending a struggle for equitable internet access and raising concerns over future consumer protections.

Net neutrality never stood a chance

The Sixth Circuit Court's ruling effectively ends the Biden administration's net neutrality order, marking a conclusion to a decade-long regulatory battle.

US agency does not have authority to reinstate net neutrality laws, court rules

The US appeals court denies FCC authority to restore net neutrality rules, impacting the Biden administration's internet policy agenda.

US Court of Appeals rules against effort to restore net neutrality

The Sixth Circuit's ruling against the FCC challenges the future of net neutrality regulations at the federal level.

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#freedom-of-speech

Internet freedom is fading in the new era of social control

The internet's evolution has shifted from a liberating force to a mechanism of social control, prompting calls for stricter regulation of online behavior.

No Country Should be Making Speech Rules for the World

No single country should have the power to restrict speech online globally, as it sets a dangerous precedent for online expression and users' rights.

Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'

Pavel Durov criticized French authorities for arresting him over third-party crimes on Telegram, labeling the legal approach as misguided.

Internet freedom is fading in the new era of social control

The internet's evolution has shifted from a liberating force to a mechanism of social control, prompting calls for stricter regulation of online behavior.

No Country Should be Making Speech Rules for the World

No single country should have the power to restrict speech online globally, as it sets a dangerous precedent for online expression and users' rights.

Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'

Pavel Durov criticized French authorities for arresting him over third-party crimes on Telegram, labeling the legal approach as misguided.

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Sixth Circuit Title II Oral Arguments on FCC Definitions Center on Major Questions

The case examines the ambiguous definitions surrounding internet service regulation and the implications of agency authority under the Major Questions Doctrine.

#elon-musk

Musk Finds a Way Around Brazil's X Ban

Elon Musk's X re-emerged in Brazil after a three-week block, showcasing a clash between national law and internet freedom.

SpaceX Starlink faces sanctions in Brazil over Elon Musk's X access

Starlink faces potential sanctions in Brazil for noncompliance with a court-ordered block on X.

Morning Docket: 10.31.24

Elon Musk's involvement in election matters raises important questions about accountability and influence of wealthy individuals in politics.

Cloudflare helps Brazil block Elon Musk's X after platform briefly evaded ban

X's temporary service restoration in Brazil was due to a switch in network providers, but it is expected to be blocked again soon.

Musk Finds a Way Around Brazil's X Ban

Elon Musk's X re-emerged in Brazil after a three-week block, showcasing a clash between national law and internet freedom.

SpaceX Starlink faces sanctions in Brazil over Elon Musk's X access

Starlink faces potential sanctions in Brazil for noncompliance with a court-ordered block on X.

Morning Docket: 10.31.24

Elon Musk's involvement in election matters raises important questions about accountability and influence of wealthy individuals in politics.

Cloudflare helps Brazil block Elon Musk's X after platform briefly evaded ban

X's temporary service restoration in Brazil was due to a switch in network providers, but it is expected to be blocked again soon.

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#china

China Wants to Start a National Internet ID System

Websites in China may adopt a national internet ID system controlled by the government for user verification, citing privacy protection and anti-fraud measures.

China cracks down on uncivilised' online puns used to discuss sensitive topics

China's crackdown on puns and homophones intensifies online censorship efforts, limiting creative discourse on sensitive subjects.

China Wants to Start a National Internet ID System

Websites in China may adopt a national internet ID system controlled by the government for user verification, citing privacy protection and anti-fraud measures.

China cracks down on uncivilised' online puns used to discuss sensitive topics

China's crackdown on puns and homophones intensifies online censorship efforts, limiting creative discourse on sensitive subjects.

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Russia is banning Discord, an app its military uses | TechCrunch

Russia is banning Discord, despite its military's reliance on the platform for communications.

#tech-accountability

Analysis | Musk and Durov are facing the revenge of the regulators

Governments are increasingly taking action against tech moguls like Elon Musk, marking a significant shift in accountability for social media companies.

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

Internet executives face increasing scrutiny and potential legal accountability for their platforms' content, marking a significant shift in tech regulation.

Pavel Durov's arrest highlights the growing trend of holding senior tech leaders accountable for platform-related issues.

Analysis | Musk and Durov are facing the revenge of the regulators

Governments are increasingly taking action against tech moguls like Elon Musk, marking a significant shift in accountability for social media companies.

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

Internet executives face increasing scrutiny and potential legal accountability for their platforms' content, marking a significant shift in tech regulation.

Pavel Durov's arrest highlights the growing trend of holding senior tech leaders accountable for platform-related issues.

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Ad Tech Is Not Big Tech

Big tech's privacy-first attitude may prioritize profits over consumer interests.

China creates its own ChatGPT chatbot based on Xi Jinping

China's top internet regulator has created a chatbot based on President Xi Jinping's philosophy to engage residents in using AI securely.

Report: Google's March Core Update to Algo Finished After 52 Days, More Destruction Coming to Website Owners - Showbiz411

Google's algorithm updates significantly impact web traffic and require engagement with SEO experts for understanding and recovery processes.

The internet is not theirs: shifting towards a public service

Judge Santiago Pedraz suspended Telegram in Spain due to copyright infringement allegations but later reversed the decision.

The potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. raises concerns about data security and internet regulation.

Labour considers nudification' ban and cross-party pledge on AI deepfakes

Labour considering ban on nudification tools for deepfakes

Regulation needed to prevent harmful uses of AI

Flooding In Belarusian Capital Disrupts Transport Links

Sharing, liking, or saving content in Russia could lead to fines or imprisonment.

It's Time For Lawmakers to Listen to Courts: Your Law Regulating Online Speech Will Harm Internet Users' Free Speech Rights

Court rulings consistently strike down laws censoring the internet, emphasizing the importance of focusing on advancing legislation that solves online privacy and competition issues without limiting users' free speech.

Jailed Russian Journalist Added To Terrorist List Over Links To Navalny's Team

Sharing, liking, or saving specific content could lead to fines or imprisonment in Russia and Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine.

North Korea's 'Deepening Military Cooperation' With Moscow Condemned

Sharing, liking, or saving content in Russia or Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine could lead to fines or imprisonment.

#internet-regulation#internet-regulation

Thousands of pedophiles are using jail-broken AI character chatbots to roleplay sexually assaulting minors

The Guardian view on pornography: the Obscene Publications Act needs an update | Editorial

UK's internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake porn | TechCrunch

UK's internet watchdog finalizes first set of rules for Online Safety law | TechCrunch

The Guardian view on pornography: the Obscene Publications Act needs an update | Editorial

UK's internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake porn | TechCrunch

UK's internet watchdog finalizes first set of rules for Online Safety law | TechCrunch

NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First Amendment

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Digital Oligarchs Gunning for Europe (DOGE)

NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First Amendment

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Digital Oligarchs Gunning for Europe (DOGE)

X 'refused to take down video' viewed by Southport killer

Australia PM says Musk pushing agenda after social media ban DW 12/01/2024

How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer

X 'refused to take down video' viewed by Southport killer

Australia PM says Musk pushing agenda after social media ban DW 12/01/2024

How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer

The Future of the Internet Is Age-Gated

French court blocks popular porn site... subdomain | TechCrunch

The Future of the Internet Is Age-Gated

French court blocks popular porn site... subdomain | TechCrunch

PM urged to close online child sex abuse loopholes

The anonymous, anything-goes forum at the heart of the Pelicot rape case

PM urged to close online child sex abuse loopholes

The anonymous, anything-goes forum at the heart of the Pelicot rape case

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

Net neutrality is struck, ending a long battle to regulate ISPs like public utilities

The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen

Net neutrality never stood a chance

US agency does not have authority to reinstate net neutrality laws, court rules

US Court of Appeals rules against effort to restore net neutrality

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

Net neutrality is struck, ending a long battle to regulate ISPs like public utilities

The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen

Net neutrality never stood a chance

US agency does not have authority to reinstate net neutrality laws, court rules

US Court of Appeals rules against effort to restore net neutrality

Internet freedom is fading in the new era of social control

No Country Should be Making Speech Rules for the World

Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'

Internet freedom is fading in the new era of social control

No Country Should be Making Speech Rules for the World

Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'

Sixth Circuit Title II Oral Arguments on FCC Definitions Center on Major Questions

Musk Finds a Way Around Brazil's X Ban

SpaceX Starlink faces sanctions in Brazil over Elon Musk's X access

Morning Docket: 10.31.24

Cloudflare helps Brazil block Elon Musk's X after platform briefly evaded ban

Musk Finds a Way Around Brazil's X Ban

SpaceX Starlink faces sanctions in Brazil over Elon Musk's X access

Morning Docket: 10.31.24

Cloudflare helps Brazil block Elon Musk's X after platform briefly evaded ban

China Wants to Start a National Internet ID System

China cracks down on uncivilised' online puns used to discuss sensitive topics

China Wants to Start a National Internet ID System

China cracks down on uncivilised' online puns used to discuss sensitive topics

Russia is banning Discord, an app its military uses | TechCrunch

Analysis | Musk and Durov are facing the revenge of the regulators

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

Analysis | Musk and Durov are facing the revenge of the regulators

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

Ad Tech Is Not Big Tech

China creates its own ChatGPT chatbot based on Xi Jinping

Report: Google's March Core Update to Algo Finished After 52 Days, More Destruction Coming to Website Owners - Showbiz411

The internet is not theirs: shifting towards a public service

Labour considers nudification' ban and cross-party pledge on AI deepfakes

Flooding In Belarusian Capital Disrupts Transport Links

It's Time For Lawmakers to Listen to Courts: Your Law Regulating Online Speech Will Harm Internet Users' Free Speech Rights

Jailed Russian Journalist Added To Terrorist List Over Links To Navalny's Team

North Korea's 'Deepening Military Cooperation' With Moscow Condemned

#internet-regulation
#internet-regulation