Former employee reveals secrets about Zuckerberg and Meta
A former Meta employee alleges that Mark Zuckerberg's obsession with competition against TikTok allowed harmful content to proliferate for increased traffic and revenue.
Former Employees Come Forward with Serious Allegations Against Facebook
Former employees accuse Mark Zuckerberg of prioritizing revenue over safety by allowing harmful content to proliferate on Facebook in order to compete with TikTok.
Former Employee Speaks Out and Reveals Secrets About Zuckerberg and Meta
A former Meta employee accuses Mark Zuckerberg of prioritizing competition with TikTok over user safety by allowing harmful content to proliferate.
Jurgita Lapienytė. How 'Meta' and 'TikTok' Turn Users' Anger into Profit
The article discusses how Meta and TikTok allow harmful content to thrive for profit, as confirmed by a BBC investigation.
Lula is expected to sign a decree regulating the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute this Tuesday; see main points
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to sign decrees regulating the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital), which aims to protect minors from harmful online content.
BBC: Some Giants Have Deliberately Allowed Harmful Content on Their Platforms
Social media giants Meta and TikTok have reportedly allowed harmful content on their platforms intentionally to increase user engagement, as revealed by insiders in an interview with the BBC.
Lula Signs Decree on Internet Content Prohibited for Children
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will sign decrees that establish regulations under the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute to restrict access to harmful content online for minors.
News in Simple Language on March 13
Latvia proposes to limit children's access to social media to protect them from harmful content.
Coalition partners support the idea of restricting children's access to social media
Latvia's coalition parties are advocating for regulations to limit children's access to social media and harmful content online.
Two Porn Sites Blocked All Users in Australia
Two pornographic websites have blocked all users in Australia due to a new law aimed at protecting minors from harmful content.
Australia's online law tightens further: Those trying to access K-18 websites must prove their age
A new law in Australia requires internet users to verify their age when attempting to access content rated 18+, aiming to protect children from harmful material.
Social Media Ban: Prohibiting and Educating
The article discusses the importance of banning harmful social media content while emphasizing the need for education and parental involvement.
YouTube in the Dock: AI Algorithms Ruining Childhood Innocence
An investigation reveals the detrimental effects of AI algorithms on YouTube Kids, leading to harmful and misleading content targeted at children.
More than 350 scientists warn about the ineffectiveness and dangers of verifying age online
Over 350 scientists have issued a warning about the inefficacy and potential dangers of online age verification as a means to protect minors from harmful content.
Gabon in talks with Meta and TikTok over social media ban
Gabon is discussing a potential resolution with social media companies Meta and TikTok following a recent ban on social media platforms due to concerns over harmful content.
Instagram will warn parents if children search for self-harm
Instagram is set to notify parents if their children repeatedly search for terms related to self-harm and suicide, aiming to increase parental awareness about harmful content.
TikTok's algorithm showed Marie self-harm videos. It became too much
France is considering a social media ban as families take legal action against TikTok following the tragic suicide of a teenager inundated with harmful content from the platform.
These are the worst fish: especially harmful to older people
While fish provides many benefits in seniors' diets, it is crucial to be aware of certain types that may be harmful due to high salt content and heavy metals.
Gabon: authorities suspend social networks until further notice
Gabonese authorities have suspended social media nationwide to prevent the abuse of these platforms amid concerns over inappropriate and harmful content.
"The Filth They Push Up." Pavel is leaning towards banning social networks for children
Czech President Pavel is considering a ban on social networks for children due to concerns about harmful content.
British government will promote law to restrict social media for minors
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to pursue legislation that enforces age restrictions on social media to protect children from harmful content.
Starmer announces that he will seek to restrict social media use among minors
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to introduce age restrictions on social media to protect minors from harmful content, following Australia's lead in prohibiting access to social media for those under 16.
Study: Increasing number of students encounter disturbing content online
A recent study reveals that a significant number of Estonian school students are exposed to disturbing and harmful content online, with one-third reporting such encounters at least once last year.
A father who lost his daughter due to the bad influence of social media believes that banning them is not the solution
Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly died due to harmful online content, argues that banning social media is not the solution to protecting children.
Alarm for adults! Polish children are dying in silence. 'Unexpected increase'
There has been a shocking 26.8% rise in suicides among Polish children aged 7-19 years, highlighting a critical lack of timely support for those in crisis due to psychological abuse and harmful online content.
A Day in the TikTok of a 13-Year-Old: How the Algorithm Puts Vulnerable Minors at Risk
An experiment by EL PAÍS using fictional accounts of minors reveals that TikTok's algorithm presents harmful content to adolescents despite over 50 reported safety measures.
LRTK contacted TikTok regarding illegal content: requests removal of 80 accounts and 52 videos
The commission is requesting the removal of allegedly bot-controlled accounts and videos spreading disinformation, inciting hatred, undermining democratic institutions, and violating laws protecting minors from harmful public information.
This country banned its children from playing Roblox due to potential harm to their 'morality and integrity'
Egypt has banned the gaming platform Roblox, citing concerns over protecting children from potentially harmful online content.
Spain announces major social media crackdown
Spain has announced a ban on social media usage for children under 16 and will hold tech executives accountable for harmful content, as per Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's announcement at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
After operation in France, United Kingdom opens investigation against X for sexual content images of Grok
The UK data protection authority has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's Grok chatbot due to concerns about the processing of personal data and its potential to produce harmful sexualized images and videos.
Spain announces it will ban access to social networks for minors under 16
The Spanish government has announced a strict regulation that will prohibit minors under 16 from accessing social networks as part of efforts to enhance control over tech platforms and combat harmful content and misinformation.
Spain announces plans to ban social media access for under-16s
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has unveiled plans to prohibit social media usage for individuals under 16 to safeguard minors from harmful online content.
A. Zalanskaitė: knowing how to use technology does not mean being able to recognize lies
A. Zalanskaitė emphasizes that simply having technical skills is insufficient as many still struggle to identify harmful content and understand their unintentional role in its dissemination.
Tories would ban under-16s from social media, says Badenoch – UK politics live
The Conservative party in the UK plans to ban under-16s from social media and mobile phone use in schools to address concerns about mental health and access to harmful online content.