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Malaysia enforces social media ban for children under 16, requiring age verification from platforms

Malaysia has begun enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, requiring platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to implement age-verification systems or face fines up to $2.5 million. The move is part of a global trend toward stricter online s

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apnews.com·Hacker News: Front Page·1h ago·3 min read

The Hidden Dangers of AI in the Online World: A Guide to Staying Safe

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Shared by @mickgill.bsky.social on Bluesky ↗

getsafeonline.org2d ago

Social media safety: Examining content moderation, regulation, and litigation after the Frances Haugen revelations

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l.euronews.com4d ago

UK study finds children easily bypass online age checks, some using fake mustaches

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The Register27d ago

Roblox Implements Age-Based Accounts with Enhanced Parental Controls for Under-16 Users

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The Onion1mo ago

4Chan fined £520,000 by UK regulator Ofcom for online safety violations, responds with AI hamster image

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bbc.com2mo ago

Discord Severs Ties with Age Verification Firm Over Palantir and Epstein Connections

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kotaku.com3mo ago

Google Introduces Simplified Process to Remove Non-Consensual Explicit Images from Search

Google has introduced a new, simplified process for individuals to request removal of non-consensual explicit images from Search results. The update builds on existing protections for victims of non-consensual explicit content, making it easier for people to report and remove suc

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blog.google·Hacker News: Front Page·3mo ago·4 min read

UK Prime Minister Vows Action Against X Over AI Deepfakes Targeting Women and Children

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to take action against X (formerly Twitter) after the platform's new Grok AI feature led to a flood of AI-generated deepfakes that undressed women and children. Starmer called the content 'disgusting' and said X needs to 'get their act tog

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AI | The Verge·4mo ago·2 min read

Parent Discovers Stranger Texting 12-Year-Old on 'Kid-Safe' Phone, Exposing Parental Control Failures

A parent recounts discovering that a grown man was texting their 12-year-old son on a supposedly 'kid-safe' Gabb phone, with the stranger obtaining the child's number through a children's book chat on GroupMe. The incident occurred on Christmas morning while the family was openin

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beasthacker.com·Hacker News: Front Page·4mo ago·7 min read

Hacker News User Seeks Advice After Mother Loses All Savings to Phone Scam

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news.ycombinator.com5mo ago

UK porn site operator fined £1 million for failing to implement age verification checks

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bbc.co.uk5mo ago

Russia Blocks Roblox Gaming Platform Over Child Safety and Extremism Concerns

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bbc.com5mo ago

Roblox Implements Facial Age Estimation for Safer Communication Between Age Groups

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corp.roblox.com6mo ago

Character.AI Implements Age Restrictions, Banning Users Under 18 from AI Character Chats

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AI7mo ago

Ofcom fines 4chan £20,000 for violating UK Online Safety Act

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theregister.com7mo ago

California Age Verification Bill Supported by Tech Giants Advances to Governor Newsom

California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks has introduced AB 1043, an age verification bill that is supported by major tech companies including Google, Meta, and OpenAI. The bill proposes a more privacy-focused approach to online child protection by allowing kids to download apps with

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politico.com·Hacker News: Front Page·8mo ago·2 min read

UK government to toughen Online Safety Act to combat self-harm content targeting all ages

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gov.uk8mo ago