Australias Novel Social Media Ban For Kids Sparks Debate As Some Platforms Get A Free Pass thumbnail

Australias Novel Social Media Ban For Kids Sparks Debate As Some Platforms Get A Free Pass

Australia will soon become the first nation to ban children under 16 from creating accounts on many social media platforms, but the law is already facing criticism as some platforms will be excluded. Beginning on Wednesday, December 10, Australia will require social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, to take “reasonable steps” to

Engaging In Censorship: European Union Hits Elon Musks X With Massive Fine, Draws White House Ire thumbnail

Engaging In Censorship: European Union Hits Elon Musks X With Massive Fine, Draws White House Ire

The European Union fined Elon Musk’s X $140 million on Friday as the bloc targets American social media companies under its expansive internet accountability regulations. The European Commission, which is the European Union’s executive branch, accused Elon Musk’s company of deceiving its users, failing to meet advertising transparency requirements, and failing to give researchers access