#social-media-regulations

#social-media-regulations

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default for enhanced safety amid growing social media concerns.

Instagram is enhancing its AI age-checking process to improve teen safety on the platform.

New regulations in the UK aim to enhance online safety for children and adults, requiring platforms to act by mid-March 2025.

New Jersey's Attorney General is suing Discord over safety controls, alleging misleading practices regarding child safety.

Discord defends its safety measures amidst ongoing legal challenges.

Australia passes world-first law banning social media for children under 16, with hefty fines for non-compliance.

Indonesia plans to implement legislation to protect minors from potential dangers of social media.

The government aims to establish a minimum age for social media use to enhance child protection.

TikTok users migrating to RedNote demonstrates the irony of U.S. foreign social media regulations that may not effectively protect user data or national security.

Congress is targeting TikTok with a law that could lead to a shutdown by 2025.

Albania has instituted a one-year ban on TikTok to address youth violence and promote safety in schools.

Social media firms may be required to use facial recognition to verify children's ages, as Ofcom seeks to enforce online safety regulations.

Social media companies must implement significant changes to user safety protocols under new UK regulations, including allowing individuals to exit group chats discreetly.

Australia's government is introducing a minimum age for social media to protect children and ensure they have real-life experiences.

Australia enacts a social media ban for users under 16, placing accountability on tech companies to enforce age restrictions.

Australia introduces strict regulations to keep children under 16 off social media, with fines for non-compliance.

Elon Musk criticized Australia for proposed social media regulations, escalating tensions over misinformation control and sparking international controversy over his platform's moderation policies.

The EU may fine social media platform X using revenue from Elon Musk's other companies, increasing potential penalties for content violations.

Brazil's Supreme Court allows X to resume operations after compliance with legal rulings.

Elon Musk reversed his stance on Brazilian court orders regarding hate speech moderation.