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Engadget: Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is investigating TikTok’s child safety measures. “Specifically, the regulator is looking at whether TikTok has failed, or is currently failing, to comply with requirements outlined in Section 12 of the Online Safety Act 2023. This section refers to the mitigation and management of the risks of harm to children online, and how successfully they […]

Engadget: Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is investigating TikTok’s child safety measures. “Specifically, the regulator is looking at whether TikTok has failed, or is currently failing, to comply with requirements outlined in Section 12 of the Online Safety Act 2023. This section refers to the mitigation and management of the risks of harm to children online, and how successfully they […]

Engadget: Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is investigating TikTok’s child safety measures. “Specifically, the regulator is looking at whether TikTok has failed, or is currently failing, to comply with requirements outlined in Section 12 of the Online Safety Act 2023. This section refers to the mitigation and management of the risks of harm to children online, and how successfully they […]

Engadget: Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is investigating TikTok’s child safety measures. “Specifically, the regulator is looking at whether TikTok has failed, or is currently failing, to comply with requirements outlined in Section 12 of the Online Safety Act 2023. This section refers to the mitigation and management of the risks of harm to children online, and how successfully they […]

Engadget: Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is investigating TikTok’s child safety measures. “Specifically, the regulator is looking at whether TikTok has failed, or is currently failing, to comply with requirements outlined in Section 12 of the Online Safety Act 2023. This section refers to the mitigation and management of the risks of harm to children online, and how successfully they […]

https://www.europesays.com/news/49930/ Devastating aftermath of Newport Beach looting exposed #arrests #California #celebrations #FourthOfJuly #Headlines #Looting #Metro #minors #News #OrangeCounty #TikTok #TopStories #USNews

West Bengal Rape-Murder Tragedy: CCTV Shows 11-Year-Old Minor Escorted By Accused Before Assault

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://in.mashable.com/culture/111687/west-bengal-rape-murder-tragedy-cctv-shows-11-year-old-minor-escorted-by-accused-before-assault

https://www.europesays.com/news/49682/ Newport Beach reveals staggering number busted for Fourth of July chaos — and what sparked it #arrests #California #FourthOfJuly #Headlines #Metro #minors #News #OrangeCounty #police #riot #TopStories #USNews

“…while surgical treatment is an important part of transition for many #transgender adults, it is exceptionally rare for #minors. According to a 2024 study by the Harvard School of Public Health, the actual numbers are miniscule. For trans teens ages 15 to 17 who sought affirming care, the rate of surgical intervention was .000021%. Among younger transgender children, surgery is simply non-existent. Yet, the myth persists, reinforced by the current administration.”

https://medium.com/prismnpen/on-the-day-my-trans-son-started-gender-affirming-care-7f61d25fd888

“…while surgical treatment is an important part of transition for many #transgender adults, it is exceptionally rare for #minors. According to a 2024 study by the Harvard School of Public Health, the actual numbers are miniscule. For trans teens ages 15 to 17 who sought affirming care, the rate of surgical intervention was .000021%. Among younger transgender children, surgery is simply non-existent. Yet, the myth persists, reinforced by the current administration.”

https://medium.com/prismnpen/on-the-day-my-trans-son-started-gender-affirming-care-7f61d25fd888

“…while surgical treatment is an important part of transition for many #transgender adults, it is exceptionally rare for #minors. According to a 2024 study by the Harvard School of Public Health, the actual numbers are miniscule. For trans teens ages 15 to 17 who sought affirming care, the rate of surgical intervention was .000021%. Among younger transgender children, surgery is simply non-existent. Yet, the myth persists, reinforced by the current administration.”

https://medium.com/prismnpen/on-the-day-my-trans-son-started-gender-affirming-care-7f61d25fd888

“…while surgical treatment is an important part of transition for many #transgender adults, it is exceptionally rare for #minors. According to a 2024 study by the Harvard School of Public Health, the actual numbers are miniscule. For trans teens ages 15 to 17 who sought affirming care, the rate of surgical intervention was .000021%. Among younger transgender children, surgery is simply non-existent. Yet, the myth persists, reinforced by the current administration.”

https://medium.com/prismnpen/on-the-day-my-trans-son-started-gender-affirming-care-7f61d25fd888

“…while surgical treatment is an important part of transition for many #transgender adults, it is exceptionally rare for #minors. According to a 2024 study by the Harvard School of Public Health, the actual numbers are miniscule. For trans teens ages 15 to 17 who sought affirming care, the rate of surgical intervention was .000021%. Among younger transgender children, surgery is simply non-existent. Yet, the myth persists, reinforced by the current administration.”

https://medium.com/prismnpen/on-the-day-my-trans-son-started-gender-affirming-care-7f61d25fd888

The Register: Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids. “Australia’s government has decided to double the fines it can levy companies that don’t take appropriate steps to enforce the country’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media – and said Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are under investigation for possible non-compliance.”

The Register: Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids. “Australia’s government has decided to double the fines it can levy companies that don’t take appropriate steps to enforce the country’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media – and said Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are under investigation for possible non-compliance.”

The Register: Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids. “Australia’s government has decided to double the fines it can levy companies that don’t take appropriate steps to enforce the country’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media – and said Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are under investigation for possible non-compliance.”

The Register: Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids. “Australia’s government has decided to double the fines it can levy companies that don’t take appropriate steps to enforce the country’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media – and said Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are under investigation for possible non-compliance.”

The Register: Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids. “Australia’s government has decided to double the fines it can levy companies that don’t take appropriate steps to enforce the country’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media – and said Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are under investigation for possible non-compliance.”

Northeastern University: Most social media child safety features fail the test, Northeastern research finds. “Researchers found that 35 of 86 child safety features tested across major social media platforms worked as promised, while 51 failed to meet their standards.”

Northeastern University: Most social media child safety features fail the test, Northeastern research finds. “Researchers found that 35 of 86 child safety features tested across major social media platforms worked as promised, while 51 failed to meet their standards.”

Northeastern University: Most social media child safety features fail the test, Northeastern research finds. “Researchers found that 35 of 86 child safety features tested across major social media platforms worked as promised, while 51 failed to meet their standards.”

Northeastern University: Most social media child safety features fail the test, Northeastern research finds. “Researchers found that 35 of 86 child safety features tested across major social media platforms worked as promised, while 51 failed to meet their standards.”

Northeastern University: Most social media child safety features fail the test, Northeastern research finds. “Researchers found that 35 of 86 child safety features tested across major social media platforms worked as promised, while 51 failed to meet their standards.”

New York Times: Australia Says It Will Toughen Its Social Media Ban for Children. This link goes to a gift article. “…the government said on Saturday that it would toughen penalties for tech companies found to be violating the law, doubling the maximum fine to about $70 million. The government also said it would increase the online safety regulator’s legal authority to compel companies to […]

New York Times: Australia Says It Will Toughen Its Social Media Ban for Children. This link goes to a gift article. “…the government said on Saturday that it would toughen penalties for tech companies found to be violating the law, doubling the maximum fine to about $70 million. The government also said it would increase the online safety regulator’s legal authority to compel companies to […]

New York Times: Australia Says It Will Toughen Its Social Media Ban for Children. This link goes to a gift article. “…the government said on Saturday that it would toughen penalties for tech companies found to be violating the law, doubling the maximum fine to about $70 million. The government also said it would increase the online safety regulator’s legal authority to compel companies to […]

New York Times: Australia Says It Will Toughen Its Social Media Ban for Children. This link goes to a gift article. “…the government said on Saturday that it would toughen penalties for tech companies found to be violating the law, doubling the maximum fine to about $70 million. The government also said it would increase the online safety regulator’s legal authority to compel companies to […]

New York Times: Australia Says It Will Toughen Its Social Media Ban for Children. This link goes to a gift article. “…the government said on Saturday that it would toughen penalties for tech companies found to be violating the law, doubling the maximum fine to about $70 million. The government also said it would increase the online safety regulator’s legal authority to compel companies to […]

Associated Press: The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing. “A pair of landmark jury verdicts this year showed a way forward for holding tech companies accountable. And while the U.S. is nowhere near embracing social media bans for children like those seen from Australia to Indonesia, a push for regulation is simmering again in Congress.”

Associated Press: The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing. “A pair of landmark jury verdicts this year showed a way forward for holding tech companies accountable. And while the U.S. is nowhere near embracing social media bans for children like those seen from Australia to Indonesia, a push for regulation is simmering again in Congress.”

Associated Press: The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing. “A pair of landmark jury verdicts this year showed a way forward for holding tech companies accountable. And while the U.S. is nowhere near embracing social media bans for children like those seen from Australia to Indonesia, a push for regulation is simmering again in Congress.”

Associated Press: The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing. “A pair of landmark jury verdicts this year showed a way forward for holding tech companies accountable. And while the U.S. is nowhere near embracing social media bans for children like those seen from Australia to Indonesia, a push for regulation is simmering again in Congress.”

Associated Press: The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing. “A pair of landmark jury verdicts this year showed a way forward for holding tech companies accountable. And while the U.S. is nowhere near embracing social media bans for children like those seen from Australia to Indonesia, a push for regulation is simmering again in Congress.”

Politico: Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties. “Social media giant Meta is pushing California state lawmakers to shield it from pending legislation that would increase legal penalties in child-harm cases, according to two people familiar with the effort.”

Politico: Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties. “Social media giant Meta is pushing California state lawmakers to shield it from pending legislation that would increase legal penalties in child-harm cases, according to two people familiar with the effort.”

Politico: Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties. “Social media giant Meta is pushing California state lawmakers to shield it from pending legislation that would increase legal penalties in child-harm cases, according to two people familiar with the effort.”

Politico: Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties. “Social media giant Meta is pushing California state lawmakers to shield it from pending legislation that would increase legal penalties in child-harm cases, according to two people familiar with the effort.”

Politico: Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties. “Social media giant Meta is pushing California state lawmakers to shield it from pending legislation that would increase legal penalties in child-harm cases, according to two people familiar with the effort.”

CNN: Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape. “The family of a Missouri teenager is suing Snapchat parent company Snap, claiming the social media platform facilitated her rape as a 12-year-old. Snapchat features such as Quick Add and Snap Map enabled assailant Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios to connect with and groom the girl, referred to as J.F., the […]

CNN: Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape. “The family of a Missouri teenager is suing Snapchat parent company Snap, claiming the social media platform facilitated her rape as a 12-year-old. Snapchat features such as Quick Add and Snap Map enabled assailant Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios to connect with and groom the girl, referred to as J.F., the […]

CNN: Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape. “The family of a Missouri teenager is suing Snapchat parent company Snap, claiming the social media platform facilitated her rape as a 12-year-old. Snapchat features such as Quick Add and Snap Map enabled assailant Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios to connect with and groom the girl, referred to as J.F., the […]

CNN: Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape. “The family of a Missouri teenager is suing Snapchat parent company Snap, claiming the social media platform facilitated her rape as a 12-year-old. Snapchat features such as Quick Add and Snap Map enabled assailant Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios to connect with and groom the girl, referred to as J.F., the […]

CNN: Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape. “The family of a Missouri teenager is suing Snapchat parent company Snap, claiming the social media platform facilitated her rape as a 12-year-old. Snapchat features such as Quick Add and Snap Map enabled assailant Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios to connect with and groom the girl, referred to as J.F., the […]

Reuters: TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says. “Social media companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging ​to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, ‌the country’s communications minister said, as its social media curbs began to take effect.”

Reuters: TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says. “Social media companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging ​to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, ‌the country’s communications minister said, as its social media curbs began to take effect.”

Reuters: TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says. “Social media companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging ​to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, ‌the country’s communications minister said, as its social media curbs began to take effect.”

Reuters: TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says. “Social media companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging ​to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, ‌the country’s communications minister said, as its social media curbs began to take effect.”

Reuters: TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says. “Social media companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging ​to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, ‌the country’s communications minister said, as its social media curbs began to take effect.”

The Guardian: Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows. “More than 80% of under-16s in Australia said they were still using social media three months after legislation banning them from it came into force, research shows. Australia is the first country to ban social media for children.”

The Guardian: Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows. “More than 80% of under-16s in Australia said they were still using social media three months after legislation banning them from it came into force, research shows. Australia is the first country to ban social media for children.”