Discord Rolls Out Age Verification Next Month
Discord will require age verification for adult content access worldwide from March, using AI selfie analysis or ID checks. The move follows global regulatory pressure on youth internet safety.
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Social Media Firms Face Trial Over Child Addiction Allegations
Meta and Google's YouTube face a landmark trial in Los Angeles accused of deliberately addicting children through platform design. The case could set precedents for thousands of similar lawsuits.
EU Threatens Action Over Meta's WhatsApp AI Blockade
The European Commission accuses Meta of antitrust violations by blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp Business, warning of serious market harm.
Australia Demands Roblox PG Rating Review Over Child Safety
Australian authorities are demanding a review of Roblox's PG rating and testing its safety promises following alarming reports of child grooming and explicit content on the platform.
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EU Warns Meta Over WhatsApp AI Chatbot Blocking
The European Commission warns Meta that blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp risks irreparably harming competition in Europe, with potential interim measures.
Social Media Addiction Trial Against Meta, Google Begins in LA
Opening arguments commence in a landmark Los Angeles trial where Meta and Google's YouTube face allegations of deliberately addicting and harming children through their platform designs.
Meta Faces Trial Over Child Exploitation on Social Media
A landmark trial in New Mexico examines whether Meta misrepresented platform safety regarding child sexual exploitation, with prosecutors alleging algorithmic harm and profit motives.
Social Media Giants Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Addiction Design
Major social media platforms are being sued for allegedly designing addictive features that harm mental health, with potential implications for tech regulation and user safety.
Tesla Sued Over Student's Death in Burning Model Y
The family of Samuel Tremblett, a 20-year-old college student, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla after he died trapped in his burning Model Y following a crash in Massachusetts.
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Deepfake Abuse Victims Call for Tougher Action as Law Begins
Victims and campaigners welcome new criminalisation of non-consensual AI-generated explicit images but argue legislation falls short of comprehensive protection needed.
EU Threatens TikTok Over Addictive Design and Child Safety
The European Commission has issued a preliminary ruling against TikTok, alleging it breached digital safety rules with addictive features that harm children and vulnerable adults, potentially forcing app redesigns.
How to Spot Hidden Cameras in Your Holiday Rental
An exclusive interview with a bug-sweeping expert provides crucial tips for detecting covert surveillance devices in short-term rentals, ensuring traveller safety and privacy.
Uber Liable for Passenger Sexual Assault in US Ruling
A US court has ruled Uber liable for sexual assault by drivers, setting a precedent for gig economy accountability and passenger safety in the tech industry.
Spain Hits Back at Telegram's Durov Over Social Media Ban
Spanish government accuses Pavel Durov of undermining democracy after he mass-messaged users attacking plans for under-16 social media bans and tech liability laws.
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Australia's Social Media Ban for Teens: Digital Experiment
Australia is implementing a landmark social media ban for teenagers, sparking global debate on youth mental health and digital regulation.
Musk Calls Spanish PM 'Fascist' Over Social Media Ban Plan
Elon Musk has labelled Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a 'true fascist totalitarian' and 'tyrant' over proposals to ban social media for teenagers, amid a French cyber crime investigation into X's AI chatbot Grok.
Musk vs Europe: 'Fascist' Slur and French Raid Backlash
Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, labelling him a 'fascist totalitarian', while his company X accuses French authorities of an 'abusive' raid on its Paris offices amid a cybercrime probe.
Spain's Under-16 Social Media Ban Criticised by Elon Musk
Spain has implemented a ban on social media for children under 16, drawing sharp criticism from tech billionaire Elon Musk, who labelled the policy as insulting and restrictive.
UK Data Regulator Investigates X Over Grok's Sexual Deepfakes
The Information Commissioner's Office has opened a formal investigation into X and xAI regarding compliance with UK data protection laws after the Grok chatbot generated non-consensual sexual deepfake images, including of minors.
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Spain Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Joins Coalition
Spain has announced a ban on social media access for children under 16, following Australia's lead. The government cites protection from hate speech, porn, and disinformation as key reasons.
UK Launches Investigation into X Over Grok AI Deepfakes
The Information Commissioner's Office has initiated formal investigations into Elon Musk's X and xAI, examining whether Grok AI violated UK data protection laws by generating non-consensual sexualised images.
China Bans Hidden EV Door Handles, Hitting Tesla
China has introduced new regulations banning concealed door handles on electric vehicles from 2027, a world-first safety move that will significantly impact manufacturers like Tesla.
UK Regulator Investigates Grok AI Over Child Sexual Imagery
The Information Commissioner's Office has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot following allegations it generated sexualised images of children and non-consensual deepfakes of adults.
ICO Investigates X Over Grok's Sexual Deepfake Images
The Information Commissioner's Office has launched formal investigations into X and xAI regarding potential breaches of UK data protection law after the Grok chatbot generated sexual deepfake images without consent.
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UK Watchdog Investigates X Over Grok AI Deepfakes
The Information Commissioner's Office has opened formal investigations into X and xAI regarding compliance with data protection laws after Grok AI was used to create non-consensual sexual deepfake images.
UK Regulator Investigates X Over Grok Deepfake Controversy
The Information Commissioner's Office has launched formal investigations into Elon Musk's X and xAI following the Grok chatbot's role in generating non-consensual sexual deepfake images, examining potential data protection law breaches.
French Prosecutors Raid X Offices in Child Porn Probe
French authorities have conducted searches at X's Paris offices as part of a wide-ranging investigation into alleged child pornography distribution, deepfakes, and Holocaust denial.
China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles from 2027
China will prohibit hidden door handles on vehicles starting 2027, mandating mechanical releases after fatal EV accidents. The move impacts Tesla, BMW, and Chinese brands, with global regulatory implications.
China Bans Hidden EV Handles, Impacting Tesla
China has introduced new regulations banning concealed door handles on electric vehicles from 2027, mandating mechanical releases for safety. This world-first move targets sleek designs popularised by Tesla and could reshape global automotive standards.
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Meta Faces Jury Trial Over Child Exploitation Claims
Meta confronts a major jury trial in Santa Fe, accused of creating a 'marketplace for predators' by failing to protect children from exploitation on its platforms.
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