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When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16

The Australian government has announced what it describes as world-leading legislation that would set 16 years as the minimum age for children to use social media and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance

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Australia To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16

Australia To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16

Australia's Prime Minister announces ban on social media for children under 16 to safeguard their well-being.

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. He plans to take the proposal to a virtual meeting of national cabinet on Friday.

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Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it

Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps

The Guardian - AU

Australia Moves To Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media

Australia will move to pass new laws banning children under 16 from social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, vowing to crack down on tech giants failing to protect vulnerable users.

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Your air fryer might be spying on you, new report warns – and smart TVs are even hungrier for our data

Some air fryers are overstepping the mark when it comes to privacy and surveillance, according to a new consumer report.

Internet access returns to Mozambique – but social media remains blocked

Social media is still restricted in Mozambique following days of internet blackouts.

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Rare Charizard card worth £30,000 returned to rightful owner after alleged thief tried selling it on Facebook

Rare Charizard card worth £30,000 returned to rightful owner after alleged thief tried selling it on Facebook

The Fire/Flying type Pokemon has been through a lot

Watchdog rules Eurostar ads on social media for £39 seats were misleading

Watchdog rules Eurostar ads on social media for £39 seats were misleading

Advertising Standards Authority censures posts on Instagram and Facebook for trips from London to Amsterdam and Brussels

The Guardian - UK

"I am very much alive and kicking, although angry as a MF!" Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee takes to social media to refute reports of his death

"I am very much alive and kicking, although angry as a MF!" Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee takes to social media to refute reports of his death

Facebook continues to be a source of unreliable information

Texas Mom Tried To Auction Off Her Newborn On Facebook: Police

Texas Mom Tried To Auction Off Her Newborn On Facebook: Police

A Texas mother was arrested after attempting to enlist the help of social media in order to sell her newborn baby "to the highest bidder", officials say.

International Business Times

“Hero” Dad Takes Life Of Daughter’s Ex After He Threatened To Expose Her Intimate Photos

“Hero” Dad Takes Life Of Daughter’s Ex After He Threatened To Expose Her Intimate Photos

"What happened to justifiable homicide defense? He should get a medal, not a jail cell" The post “Hero” Dad Takes Life Of Daughter’s Ex After He Threatened To Expose Her Intimate Photos first appeared on Bored Panda.

Should You Buy Meta Platforms Stock After Earnings?

Should You Buy Meta Platforms Stock After Earnings?

Despite crushing broader market returns in the past two years, Meta Platforms stock still trades at a reasonable valuation.

Republican Indiana House candidate arrested on eve of election

Republican Indiana House candidate arrested on eve of election

Jim Schenke is running to unseat Democratic incumbent Chris Campbell in the state’s 26th House district

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Texas Woman Busted Trying to Auction Off Her Newborn Baby on Facebook: Police

A Texas mother was arrested after attempting to enlist the help of social media in order to sell her newborn baby "to the highest bidder", officials say.

Mozambique VPN usage soars as internet restrictions continue

While it's the first time the country has resorted to strict internet censorship during protests, VPN usage keeps growing as restrictions are still in place.

Republican Candidate Jailed Before Election for Allegedly Violating Protective Order with Facebook Comment

A Republican candidate for Indiana's District 26 Statehouse seat was arrested on the eve of Election Day for allegedly violating a protective order on Facebook.

Evening Standard

Is your airfryer spying on you? Trackers found in everyday household gadgets

Gadgets around our home are listening in to conversations and using the data, a study has claimed

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Meta-funded regulator for AI disinformation on Meta's platform comes under fire: 'You are not any sort of check and balance, you are merely a bit of PR spin'

'Most social media content is moderated by automation and automation uses AI.'

The Independent UK

Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims

A Swedish court sentenced a far-right politician to four months in jail for two counts of “incitement against an ethnic group” after making hateful comments at political rallies two years ago

The Independent UK

Is my air fryer listening to me? The household smart devices which could be gathering your data

The consumer advocacy group Which? assessed several popular types of smart gadgets over data and privacy

Digital Camera World

Who is actually buying these Ray-Ban camera glasses?

I still don't understand who is buying those Ray-Ban camera glasses –especially now they've got Meta AI in them

Online fraudsters scamming 100s of Oasis fans: Lloyds Bank reveals £1,000s are being stolen via fake ads and social media posts

Online scammers are targeting Oasis fans desperate for tickets

South Korea Fines Meta Million For Privacy Violations

South Korea fines Meta million for unlawfully collecting sensitive personal data from Facebook users, highlighting the importance of safeguarding user ...

International Business Times

South Korea Fines Meta For Illegal Collection Of User Data

US tech giant Meta illegally harvested sensitive data including on sexual orientation from nearly a million South Korean Facebook users and shared it with advertisers, Seoul's data watchdog said Tuesday.

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