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Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan calls for strict action against AI video creators and deepfake videos; says ‘those kind of people should be put behind bars’

The latest episode of controversial reality show Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar saw host Salman Khan address…
#NewsBeep #News #TV #AIvideomanipulation #artificialintelligencemisuse #AU #Australia #BiggBoss20 #censorshiponsocialmedia #deepfakevideos #Entertainment #SalmanKhan #socialmediaregulation
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/908209/

Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan calls for strict action against AI video creators and deepfake videos; says ‘those kind of people should be put behind bars’ |

The latest episode of controversial reality show Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar saw host Sa…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #TV #AIvideomanipulation #artificialintelligencemisuse #BiggBoss20 #censorshiponsocialmedia #deepfakevideos #Entertainment #SalmanKhan #socialmediaregulation
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/863219/

Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan calls for strict action against AI video creators and deepfake videos; says ‘those kind of people should be put behind bars’

The latest episode of controversial reality show Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar saw host Salman Khan address…
#NewsBeep #News #TV #AIvideomanipulation #artificialintelligencemisuse #BiggBoss20 #CA #Canada #censorshiponsocialmedia #deepfakevideos #Entertainment #SalmanKhan #socialmediaregulation
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/912351/

Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban and Gov ID Verification: Are we protecting children or creating more risks? #apps #childprotectioncode #digitallife #facebook #featured #instagram #mcmc #opinions #socialmedia #socialmediaban #socialmediaregulation #threads #tiktok #twitter #x

https://soyacincau.com/2026/09/21/are-we-really-protecting-or-create-more-risk-malaysia-social-media-under-16-ban/

https://www.europesays.com/people/235930/ Tim Cook endorses Australia’s social media approach as ‘world-leading’: PM Anthony Albanese #AnthonyAlbanese #apple #ArtificialIntelligence #australia #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaRegulation #TimCook

EU Kids Act draft sets 15 as age for unsupervised social media accounts: Very large platforms would wait up to 30 days for Brussels to clear new features. Thursday's plan still needs Parliament, the Council and a test France failed. https://ppc.land/eu-kids-act-draft-sets-15-as-age-for-unsupervised-social-media-accounts/ #EUKidsAct #SocialMediaRegulation #ChildSafetyOnline #DigitalWellbeing #OnlinePrivacy

https://www.europesays.com/people/224277/ California Gov. Newsom signs 13 laws targeting social media, AI risks for children #Adam’sLaw #AIChildSafety #CaliforniaSocialMediaLaws #ChildrenOnlineSafety #GavinNewsom #SocialMediaRegulation

Proposed laws would let you opt out of social media algorithms. An expert explains
#SocialMedia #Algorithms #Tech #Privacy #Australia #Politics #Children #DigitalRights #ESafety #TechRegulation #OnlineSafety
#SocialMediaRegulation #Ban
https://the-14.com/proposed-laws-would-let-you-opt-out-of-social-media-algorithms-an-expert-explains/

https://www.europesays.com/be/35876/ Bangkok Post – EU lawmakers demand Brussels force Meta to ‘protect’ children #Brussels #DataProtection #DigitalServicesAct #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanUnion #Meta #OnlineChildSafety #SocialMediaRegulation #TechPolicy

Bangkok Post – EU lawmakers demand Brussels force Meta to ‘protect’ children

The EU in July told Meta to change its platforms’ ‘addictive’ design. (Photo: AFP) BRUSSELS — European lawmakers…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanParliament #Dataprotection #DigitalServicesAct #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanUnion #Meta #onlinechildsafety #socialmediaregulation #techpolicy
https://www.europesays.com/europe/129757/

Meta Child Safety Europe: New Legislative Push

European lawmakers have called on the European Commission to force Meta to implement the same child safety measures…
#Europe #EU #childsafety #DigitalServicesAct #EuropeanUnion #Facebook #Featured #Instagram #Meta #socialmediaregulation
https://www.europesays.com/europe/129708/

UK's Online Safety Act Fails to Curb Harmful Online Content for Children

Children have bluntly told the Children's Commissioner that the UK's Online Safety Act has failed to make a tangible impact on their online lives, with many saying it has made "absolutely no difference" to their exposure to harmful content. Despite being in effect for over a year, the law seems to be falling…

https://osintsights.com/uks-online-safety-act-fails-to-curb-harmful-online-content-for-children?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#OnlineSafetyAct #ChildProtection #UkLegislation #SocialMediaRegulation #EmergingThreats

Explaining VLOP: VLOP: an online platform designated by the European Commission for reaching 45 million monthly EU users, triggering the Digital Services Act's heaviest tier. https://ppc.land/vlop/ #VLOP #DigitalServicesAct #EUdigital #OnlinePlatforms #SocialMediaRegulation

https://www.europesays.com/videos/84051/ EU wants Meta to extend US teen safety restrictions to Europe • FRANCE 24 English #ChildProtection #DigitalServicesAct #Europe #EuropeanUnion #facebook #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #instagram #meta #ParentalControls #ScreenTimeLimits #SocialMedia #SocialMediaRegulation #TeenSafety

Bangkok Post – After US settlement, EU says Meta must ‘protect our kids too’

Le logo de Meta, société américaine qui détient et exploite Facebook, Instagram, Threads et WhatsApp, au Forum économique…
#Europe #EU #DigitalServicesAct #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanUnion #Facebook #Instagram #Meta #onlinechildsafety #socialmediaregulation #techpolicy
https://www.europesays.com/europe/125412/

France’s Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s

THE WHAT?  France’s Constitutional Council has blocked legislation that would …
#France #FR #Europe #EU #ageverification #beautyB2B #beautybusinessnews #beautymarketing #beautynews #cosmeticsB2Bnews #cosmeticsbusinessnews #CosmeticsIndustryNews #digitalregulation #Francesocialmediaban #globalcosmeticsnews #influencermarketing #socialmediamarketing #socialmediaregulation #tiktok #under-15socialmedia
https://www.europesays.com/france/66050/

https://www.europesays.com/videos/77959/ Why France’s under-15 social media ban was blocked • FRANCE 24 English #AgeVerification #ChildrenOnline #ConstitutionalCouncil #DigitalRights #France #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #FranceSocialMediaBan #FranceUnder15SocialMediaBan #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #FreedomOfExpression #FreedomOfInformation #FrenchGovernment #Macron #OnlineSafety #PeterCraddock #SocialMedia #SocialMediaPlatforms #SocialMediaRegulation #UNDER15S

https://www.europesays.com/videos/77752/ France’s top court rejects social media ban for under-15s • FRANCE 24 English #AgeVerification #ChildrenOnline #Children’sMentalHealth #EmmanuelMacron #France #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #FranceConstitutionalCouncil #FrancePolitics #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #FreedomOfExpression #FrenchGovernment #PrivacyConcerns #SocialMedia #SocialMediaBan #SocialMediaLaw #SocialMediaRegulation #UNDER15S

https://www.europesays.com/videos/77666/ France approves assisted dying law but rejects social media ban for under-15s • FRANCE 24 English #AssistedDyingLaw #ChildrenOnline #ConstitutionalCourt #EmmanuelMacron #EndOfLifeLaw #France #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #FranceConstitutionalCouncil #FrancePolitics #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #FreedomOfExpression #FrenchGovernment #FrenchParliament #SocialMediaBan #SocialMediaRegulation #UNDER15S

French Constitutional Council Rejects Social Media Age Restriction Law

📰 Original title: France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban For Under-15s

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/french-constitutional-council-rejects-social-media-age-restriction-law.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

#politics #socialmediaregulation #france #courtdecision

—um gefällige Kenntnisnahme wird gebeten—

„Kinderärzte werfen Eltern Versagen beim Social-Media-Schutz vor
Verbot allein reicht nicht

Prien setzt auf EU-weite Regeln und die EUDI-Wallet
Flickenteppich in Europa“

https://www.heise.de/news/Kinderaerzte-werfen-Eltern-Versagen-beim-Social-Media-Schutz-vor-11404084.html

#socialmedia #blockmeta #blockgoogle #kinderschutz #socialmediaregulation #kinder #verdummung

https://www.europesays.com/people/181250/ Mark Zuckerberg apologises for child sex abuse and deepfake content, errors in operating Meta platform ##ContentModeration ##DeepfakeContent ##IndiaMetaRelations ##IntermediaryLaw ##ITAct ##MetaApology ##PlatformErrors ##PMModiVideo ##SafeHarbor ##SocialMediaIndia ##TechPolicy #CSAM #deepfake #MarkZuckerberg #markzuckerberg #ParliamentaryPanel #SocialMediaRegulation #TechRegulation

https://www.europesays.com/people/179584/ Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta removing Modi video, hosting child abuse content ##FacebookPolicy ##ITAct ##MetaIndia ##SafeHarbor #ChildSafety #deepfakes #InstagramAds #MarkZuckerberg #markzuckerberg #PMModi #SocialMediaRegulation

Dutch Minister Rejects Social Media ID Mandate, Cites Dissident Tracking Risk

Every social media user in the Netherlands — and across a European Union now racing to regulate online…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanCommission #DigitalPrivacy #EuropeanUnion #freespeech #KYCsocialmediaEurope #Netherlands #onlineanonymityNetherlands #socialmediaidentityverification #socialmediaregulation
https://www.europesays.com/europe/105929/

Bangkok Post – Fighting the phone addiction scourge

Students at a university in Bangkok use their mobile phones and tablets in January. Wisuttipong Rodpai Concerns over…
#NewsBeep #News #Mentalhealth #CA #Canada #childdevelopment #digitalliteracy #education #Health #MentalHealth #onlinegamingaddiction #phoneaddiction #socialmediaregulation #thaieducationpolicy #Thailand #unicefthailand #youthscreentime
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/828359/

Japan Moves to Tighten Online Rules for Children

“Honestly, I have no idea what my child is actually using the device for,” admits a 41-year-old company…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #ageverification #childrenandfamiliesagency #DigitalLiteracy #japantechnologypolicy #mynumbercard #socialmediaregulation #society #toyoake #youthinternetsafety
https://www.europesays.com/japan/59535/

UK government proposes midnight social media curfew and restrictions for older teenagers

📰 Original title: Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/uk-government-proposes-midnight-social-media-curfew-and-restrictions-for-older-teenagers.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait_uk.mastodon_world

#technology #socialmediaregulation #teencurfew...

Children’s social media curbs planned across EU: European Commission president

The European Union will move to limit young children’saccess to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanCommission ##AgeRestrictions ##ChildrensOnlineSafety ##DigitalWellbeing ##EUChildProtection ##EUCommission ##OnlineDangers ##ProtectOurKids ##SocialMediaBan #ChildSafetyOnline #SocialMediaRegulation
https://www.europesays.com/europe/92752/

Trustworthy News? UK Policy

https://beitmenotyou.online/trustworthy-news-uk-policy/

Tacloban school shooting fuels calls for safer digital spaces for youth

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2026/06/24/315394/tacloban-school-shooting-safer-digital-spaces-youth/

Tacloban school shooting fuels calls for safer digital spaces for youth

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2026/06/24/315394/tacloban-school-shooting-safer-digital-spaces-youth/

UK Plans Facial Scans, ID Checks for Social Media Users

The UK government plans to revolutionize online safety by introducing facial scans and ID checks for social media users, starting with a ban on social media for under-16s. This move aims to give kids their childhood back and protect them from the potential harms of online platforms.

https://osintsights.com/uk-plans-facial-scans-id-checks-for-social-media-users?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#SocialMediaRegulation #FacialRecognition #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #ChildProtection

A Civilizational Argument Against Social Media Anonymity

The European Commission ruled that Meta is violating EU law by failing to prevent children under 13 from…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanCommission #Accountability #anonymity #digitalgovernance #DigitalServicesAct #DSA #EUCommission #freespeech #SocialMedia #socialmediaplatforms #socialmediaregulation #US #USA
https://www.europesays.com/europe/47780/

UK MPs Urge Tougher Social Media Safety Rules

The UK's parliamentary committee is sounding the alarm, warning that current social media safety rules are failing children and urging a tougher approach to protect them from online harm. It's time to treat social media like "unsafe toys," not harmless apps, and take action to keep kids safe.

https://osintsights.com/uk-mps-urge-tougher-social-media-safety-rules?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#OnlineSafety #SocialMediaRegulation #ChildSafety #UkParliament #EmergingThreats

https://www.europesays.com/dk/71378/ EU finds Meta in breach over child safety failures #ChildSafety #DigitalServicesAct #EUCommission #Facebook #Finland #helsinki #INSTAGRAM #meta #SocialMediaRegulation #Under13

https://www.europesays.com/people/?p=41298 Türkiye outlaws social-media use for under 15s #News #RecepTayyipErdoğan #SocialMedia #SocialMediaRegulation #TurkishPresidentRecepTayyipErdogan #Türkiye

Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban plan faces growing pushback over privacy and human rights concerns #anwaribrahim #apps #digitallife #featured #malaysiaban #mcmc #opinions #smartphones #socialmedia #socialmediaban #socialmediaregulation #under16

https://soyacincau.com/2026/04/20/malaysia-under-16-social-media-ban-privacy-rights-concerns/

ICYMI: Massachusetts' top court rules Meta can't hide behind Section 230 in kids' addiction case: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled Section 230 does not shield Meta from state claims that Instagram was deliberately designed to addict children. https://ppc.land/massachusetts-top-court-rules-meta-cant-hide-behind-section-230-in-kids-addiction-case/ #Meta #Section230 #InstagramAddiction #KidsSafety #SocialMediaRegulation

India proposes IT Rules changes expanding government control over social media users and platforms nationwide. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-new-it-rules-social-media-content-control-vloggers-youtubers-content-creators-ordinary-users-u9tbt1zd?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SocialMedia #India #SocialMediaRegulation

A regulation prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from opening social media accounts has been implemented in Indonesia. #SocialMediaRegulation #Indonesia

🎬 🔥 Live content alert! @ozoned is streaming on Owncast: https://stream.ozoned.net/

#TedCruz #Section230 #PlatformPower #SocialMediaRegulation #owncast #livestream #stream #selfhosted

Malaysia to review minimum user threshold for mandatory social media licensing after X’s Grok issue #ai #digitallife #fahmifadzil #grok #grokai #news #socialmedia #socialmediaregulation #twitter #x

https://soyacincau.com/2026/01/16/malaysia-social-media-user-threshold-licensing-review-grok-ai/

Australia has just turned digital policy into history by enforcing a world-first ban that prohibits under-16s from holding accounts on major social media platforms, from TikTok to Instagram. This law holds tech giants accountable with fines reaching tens of millions if they don’t block underage access, and it reflects a broader rethinking of how we balance online freedom with protecting youth mental health and wellbeing. You have to ask, should an algorithm-driven feed be the default social environment for children? Critics argue the ban may push kids to less visible corners of the internet. Supporters say it resets expectations and gives parents and policymakers a tool for real change.

TL;DR
🧠 Australia enforces a world-first under-16 social media ban
⚡ tech platforms face major fines for noncompliance
🎓 the move sparks global debate on youth online safety
🔍 regulators worldwide are taking notes

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/australia-social-media-ban-takes-effect-world-first-2025-12-09/

#DigitalPolicy #YouthSafety #SocialMediaRegulation #InnovationInLaw #security #privacy #cloud #infosec #cybersecurity

MCMC: All major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp deemed “licensed” on 1st January 2026 #asp #digitallife #facebook #google #instagram #mcmc #meta #news #onlinesafetyact #onlinesafetyact2024 #socialmedia #socialmedialicence #socialmediaregulation #telegram #tiktok #twitter #wechat #whatsapp #x #youtube

https://soyacincau.com/2025/12/15/mcmc-social-media-instant-messaging-platforms-deemed-licensed-2026/

Paul Krugman asks, could social media giants rule our government like drug cartels? He exposes how platforms harm mental health, evade regulation, and use political influence to block youth protections and attack European laws. The U.S. now shields these "digital narcos," undermining allies. Read his eye-opening analysis: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/america-has-become-a-digital-narco #DigitalNarcoState #SocialMediaRegulation #PaulKrugman

EdTechSR Episode 364: The Rise of Gemini AI
https://edtechsr.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-gemini-ai

by @neif and @wesfryer

#GeminiAI #EdTech #AcademicIntegrity #SocialMediaRegulation #VibeCoding #ArtificialIntelligence #GoogleForEducation #TheSimpsons #Commodore64 #privacy #AI #edtechSR

This has to be the coolest AI generated image I've created to date... and it matches the themes of our latest episode perfectly! Check it out:

EdTechSR Episode 364: The Rise of Gemini AI
https://edtechsr.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-gemini-ai

#GeminiAI #EdTech #AcademicIntegrity #SocialMediaRegulation #VibeCoding #ArtificialIntelligence #GoogleForEducation #TheSimpsons #Commodore64 #privacy #AI #edtechSR

Supreme Court pushes Centre for new social media content rules, demanding accountability for user-generated material. Learn about the proposed regulations and their implications. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/somebody-has-to-be-accountable-sc-seeks-new-rules-for-social-media-content-s8izfi7e?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SupremeCourt #SocialMedia #India #SocialMediaRegulation

Facebook Scam Ads: Meta reportedly made RM75.8 bil from scam ads in 2024, ignored 96% of user scam reports #digitallife #facebook #facebookscamads #instagram #mcmc #meta #news #scam #scamads #socialmedia #socialmediaregulation #whatsapp

https://soyacincau.com/2025/11/10/facebook-meta-scam-ads-report-usd-16-bil-ignored-user-scam-report/

Meta: Social Media Ban for under 16 may push youths to unsafe platforms #digitallife #facebook #instagram #meta #news #socialmedia #socialmediaban #socialmediaregulation #whatsapp

https://soyacincau.com/2025/10/24/meta-social-media-ban-for-under-16-may-push-youths-to-unsafe-platforms/

Fahmi says Social Media Platforms must require eKYC verification but here’s the problem #digitallife #ekyc #facebook #fahmifadzil #instagram #mcmc #news #socialmedia #socialmediaregulation #telegram #tiktok #wechat #whatsapp

https://soyacincau.com/2025/10/16/fahmi-malaysia-social-media-platform-ekyc-here-is-the-problem/

14 Killed in protests in Nepal over social media ban
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/massive-protests-in-nepal-over-social-media-ban/
#ycombinator #GenZ #KathmanduProtest #NepalCorruption #NepalGovernment #NepalPolice #NepalProtests #ProtestViolence #SocialMediaBan #SocialMediaShutdown #UnbanSocialMedia #YouthAgainstCorruption #digitalrights #freeexpression #freespeech #Kathmandu #NepalesePolitics #SocialMediaRegulation

Breaking News – Fake News: We will bring a law to curb fake propaganda on social media – Chandrababu
https://vaartha.com/we-will-bring-a-law-to-curb-fake-propaganda-on-social-media-chandrababu/breaking-news/540970/
#ChandrababuNaidu #FakeNews #SocialMediaLaw #FakePropaganda #BreakingNews #AndhraPradesh #VaarthaLive #SocialMediaRegulation #Misinformation #LawAgainstFakeNews #PoliticalNews #TDP #NaiduGovernment #CurbFakeNews #NewsUpdate

Facebook Scam Ads: Malaysia to use Online Safety Act 2024 to hold social media platforms accountable #apps #digitallife #facebook #facebookscamads #fahmifadzil #featured #meta #news #onlinesafetyact #onlinesafetyact2024 #onsa #socialmedia #socialmediaregulation

https://soyacincau.com/2025/05/19/facebook-scam-ads-malaysia-online-safety-act-2024-fahmi-fadzil/

Malaysians are still getting screwed by Facebook Scam Ads despite new social media regulation #digitallife #facebook #facebookscamads #fahmifadzil #instagram #mcmc #meta #news #onlinefraud #onlinescam #opinions #scammer #socialmedia #socialmediaregulation

https://soyacincau.com/2025/04/11/facebook-scam-ads-meta-screw-malaysians-social-media-regulation/

The Senate Commerce Committee approves the #KidsOffSocialMedia Act, aiming to ban under-13s from social media! 🚫 The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. 📜 A major step in online safety! #SocialMediaRegulation #OnlineSafety #TechPolicy #KidsOnline #SenateNews

Texas Attorney General's Expansive Inquiry into Tech Giants: A New Era of Child Privacy Enforcement

In a bold move, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an extensive investigation into 15 tech companies, including TikTok and Rumble, regarding their data practices related to minors. This in...

https://news.lavx.hu/article/texas-attorney-general-s-expansive-inquiry-into-tech-giants-a-new-era-of-child-privacy-enforcement

#news #tech #ChildPrivacy #SocialMediaRegulation #DataProtection

🚨 The EU rejects Zuckerberg's claim that Europe’s laws are “institutionalizing censorship,” stating they only require the removal of illegal content. 🧐 #EU #Zuckerberg #ContentModeration #Censorship #TechNews #DigitalPolicy #SocialMediaRegulation #LegalMatters

Malaysia reveals X & Google haven’t applied for new social media licenses. X cites under 8M Malaysian users, while Google disputes YouTube’s classification. 🇲🇾📱 #Malaysia #X #Google #YouTube #SocialMediaRegulation #TechNews #DigitalPolicy #TechIndustry #OnlineGovernance

Judge blocks parts of California's SB 976, aimed at protecting kids from social media, citing 1A concerns. However, ban on 'addictive feeds' for minors remains. #California #SocialMediaRegulation #SB976 #TechPolicy #1stAmendment #YouthProtection #DigitalWellness #SocialMediaLaw