Australian government not posturing with SMMA enforcement efforts: Wells
Australia’s move to put age restrictions on social media has spurred momentum on online safety regulations globally – and enthusiasm…
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4chan won’t play by UK age check rules, raising question about enforcement potency
If the UK doesn’t like how 4chan operates, it can shut the site down. That’s the gist of the message…
Malaysia’s age verification rules for social media could be world’s strictest
Indonesia became the first Asian country to ban social media for under-16s, following Australia’s lead. Neighboring Malaysia is taking a…
Social media giants not properly following Australia age check rules, says eSafety
As it releases its first compliance update since Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law took effect, the eSafety Commission…
US criticizes allies’ deepfake laws as other countries tighten AI controls
Reality is blurring with misinformation and deepfakes, and opposing views on regulation is leading to some high-level tension. South Korea,…
Social media age restrictions back on the table in the Netherlands
The new minority government in the Netherlands has reintroduced the possibility of putting age restrictions on social media. While plans…
Regulators crack down on EU age assurance — self-declaration no longer enough
A hammer lifted will, eventually, fall. Websites and social platforms are starting to feel the sting of the regulators’ gavel…
Age assurance gets boost from $6M judgement against Meta, YouTube
Liability in civil court is looming as a motivator for social media platforms to implement age assurance, after a jury…
To ban or not to ban? UK debates age restrictions for social media platforms
Despite recent legal dead-ends, the UK continues to move toward an Australian-style law putting age restrictions on large social media…
Use of deepfakes to manipulate social media users grows
More tech platforms are adopting measures to protect individuals from AI-generated videos that resemble their appearance. Earlier this week, YouTube…
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