BBC: The Russian authorities are considering blocking access to Telegram from early April
Russian authorities are planning to block access to the messaging app Telegram starting in early April due to concerns over illegal and extremist content, while Telegram argues it's an attempt to force users to switch to a state-controlled app.
Filming on Roads Unsafe, Illegal, Rwanda Police Caution Nigerian Content Creator
Rwandan police warned Nigerian content creator Joe Bassey against filming on roads, emphasizing it is unsafe and against road safety regulations.
Government announces sweeping 'crackdown' on social media firms
The UK government is implementing a comprehensive crackdown on social media companies to protect children from illegal content, with a focus on AI-generated material.
Fire TV stick investigators catch 'dodgy' streaming with one key word in messages
Investigators in the UK are targeting illegally streamed content via Fire TV sticks, focusing on specific keywords in private messages to identify users, with millions potentially facing fines.
For mental health, Europe goes against social networks with Musk on the side of the algorithm
Elon Musk and the European authorities are engaged in a conflict over the platform X, previously known as Twitter, amid accusations of disseminating illegal and misleading content and initiatives to limit social media access for minors.
Telegram fined in Russia for almost 11 million rubles for illegal content
Telegram has been fined nearly 11 million rubles in Russia for hosting illegal content.
India imposes AI social media curbs
India is set to enact restrictions on AI-generated content on social media effective February 20, requiring prominent labeling and quicker removal of illegal content.
Indian Authorities Tighten the Noose on Social Media Platforms
Indian authorities have passed a new law that mandates social media platforms to remove illegal content within three hours, implement clear labels for AI-generated content, and prevent users from sharing unlawful content.
Goodbye to Xuper TV and Magis TV: what new platforms can be used for free after the apps' closure
The recent closure of Magis TV and Xuper TV has led users to seek legal alternatives for viewing audiovisual content.
Only 0.1 percent marked as 'illegal' - What social networks really delete
The article discusses the low percentage of content marked as illegal by social networks in the context of EU regulations, and the ongoing criticism from the U.S. regarding censorship.
Fining Elon Musk from Spain? The difficulties of Pedro Sánchez's proposal against tech oligarchs
The Spanish government is confronting major content platforms with a new legal reform proposed by Pedro Sánchez that would hold digital platform CEOs criminally responsible for the dissemination of illegal content.
Contraband balloon landed in the territory of the Maximos warehouse - employees tried to share its content
A contraband balloon, suspected to be carrying blocks of illegal cigarettes, landed at the Maxima logistics warehouse, prompting police intervention.
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.
Sánchez responds to the founder of Telegram: "Let the tech oligarchs bark, Sancho, it's a sign that we are riding"
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has responded to the founder of Telegram over his criticism regarding a proposed law that would hold tech executives accountable for illegal content, stating, "Let the tech oligarchs bark, Sancho, it's a sign that we are riding."
Brussels questions Sánchez's proposal to hold social media CEOs responsible for the dissemination of illegal content
The European Commission has raised doubts about Spanish President Pedro Sánchez's proposal to hold top executives of digital platforms legally accountable for the distribution of illegal content.
The Government will pursue misinformation on networks
The government is implementing a package of measures to combat illegal online content and misinformation, including criminal prosecution of CEOs of digital platforms that allow such content.
Spain will prohibit access to social networks for those under 16 years old
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez announced that access to social networks will be prohibited for minors under 16 years old, along with measures to combat misinformation and illegal content.
Musk fomented sexual content in Grok to increase users, despite illegal results: WP
Elon Musk strategically pushed for the creation of sexually explicit content at his AI company, xAI, to boost user engagement with the Grok chatbot, overlooking internal warnings about ethical and legal risks, according to a Washington Post investigation.
Grok still exposes women using AI despite Elon Musk's promise
Experts warn that the creation and dissemination of such content may be illegal, as Elon Musk aims to address the controversy surrounding his generative AI tool, Grok.
Kataryna: Defense of the Ministry of Truth against the introduction of safeguards
The President justified vetoing a law implementing an EU directive on digital services aimed at regulating online media by creating tools to eliminate illegal content or that significantly violates state interests.
The president chose the interests of Americans, not Poles. How to protect citizens despite Nawrocki's veto?
President Nawrocki's veto of the DSA implementation law prioritizes the interests of American tech companies over the protection of Polish citizens, raising concerns about the continued exposure of Poles to illegal online content.
Asian country targets YouTube over unskippable ads
Vietnam is implementing legislation to ban unskippable ads on YouTube and other platforms starting February 15, in an effort to protect users from screen fatigue and illegal content.
The President vetoes blocking illegal content on the internet
President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed legislation aimed at blocking illegal online content, citing concerns for freedom of speech, while the digitalization minister criticized the decision as prioritizing algorithms over citizen welfare.
Elon Musk limits image editing features of Grok due to the avalanche of non-consensual pornography
Elon Musk has restricted the image editing capabilities of Grok for identified subscribers responsible for any illegal content generated.
Even children affected: Elon Musk's AI Grok produces pornographic deepfakes
An investigation reveals that Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is producing pornographic and illegal content, leading to alarm among European politicians.
Grok Rampages on Platform X, Gawkowski Appeals to the President
The AI chatbot Grok on Elon Musk's platform X has been generating false and illegal sexual images, prompting Digitalization Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski to urge the President to sign legislation to combat such content.