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LinkedIn adds a 'seems like AI slop’ button after blocking billions of automated comment attempts in the last few months

“AI slop is a top priority for all of us,” said LinkedIn chief product officer Hari Srinivasan in a post.

Fortune

Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount

The parents of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube

The Independent UK

Most Australian teens still on social media three months after ban

SYDNEY — More ‌than eight in 10 Australian teenagers were still using social media three months after the government's landmark ban on the platforms for under-16s took effect because the tech firms failed to implement effective age checks, the country's internet regulator has found.

Bangkok Post

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Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds

In a study published on Friday, eSafety also found most children aged between 10 and 15 were using social media just as frequently in March as they had before the ban came into force on December 10 last year, while parental awareness ‌of their habits ⁠decreased.

The Economic Times

Who Is Liberty Mitchell? Woman Who Filmed Snapchat Speeding Videos Before Deadly Crash

Mitchell admitted causing the deaths of two people by dangerous driving after attempting to overtake three vehicles while travelling at about 96mph.

International Business Times UK

London teacher who ‘stupidly’ added ex-pupils on Snapchat avoids ban

John Taylor a former head of sixth form, was involved in ‘inappropriate and unprofessional’ exchanges with two teenage girls

Evening Standard

Europe’s social media bans force businesses to rethink how they reach the youngest generation

As France, the U.K., and a growing list of European governments move to prohibit young people’s access to social media platforms, brands are racing to adapt.

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Parliamentary panel calls Google, Meta, X, Snapchat for discussion on digital platforms regulation

A parliamentary committee will examine social media platform regulation on August 3. Senior officials and tech company representatives will brief the panel on digital content rules. Meta restored a prime minister's video after its mistaken removal, which caused a summons. The government has requested removals of posts targeting the prime…

The Economic Times

'Deviant' child-abusing teacher's aide coerced victims

As his mother watched on, a former school worker has argued he's served enough time in prison for manipulating boys into providing him with abuse material.

AAP

Paris knife attack: Man held after stabbing three women, terror probe considered

French police detained a man after he attacked three women with kitchen knives. Bystanders and an off-duty officer bravely intervened to stop the violent assault. Two of the victims sustained serious injuries during the shocking incident near Porte de Clichy. The suspect, who made incoherent statements, is under investigation by…

The Economic Times

Care worker posted Snapchat photos and videos ‘mocking dementia patients’

Ciara Corvan pleaded guilty to a total of seven counts of ill treatment of patients

The Independent UK

Care worker sentenced for sending degrading Snapchat images of dementia patients

The judge told Ciara Corvan, 28, that she had failed in her duty to treat patients with dignity and respect.

The Independent UK

Snap’s EWC 2026 activation puts AR lenses on Paris arena screens for the first time

Snap has unveiled its largest Esports World Cup activation to date, embedding CamKit technology into arena video boards and rolling out AR experiences across Paris venues through Aug. 23.

Dot Esports

Who Is Elliott Pritt? Republican Lawmaker Faces Calls to Resign After Allegedly Grooming 15-Year-Old

West Virginia Delegate David Elliott Pritt faces charges of enticement of a minor, accused of exploiting a teenager through online platforms. The arrest has sparked bipartisan calls for his resignation.

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WV Delegate David Pritt Charged With Enticing Minor After Allegedly Telling Victim to Keep Quiet or 'Open Up Hell'

David Elliott Pritt, a West Virginia lawmaker and teacher, faces federal charges for allegedly enticing a minor, highlighting concerns over child safety on platforms like Roblox and Snapchat.

Radio France Internationale

France approves social media ban for children under 15, in EU first

French lawmakers have approved a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow globally over the impact such platforms have on the health and safety of minors.

The Economic Times

French youth social media ban meets age check conundrum

France's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforcement authorities are facing a puzzle on how to manage age checks. Under its ban in force since December, Australia told social platforms they were not allowed to require government ID…

Bangkok Post

France expected to approve social media ban for under-15s

PARIS — French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union (EU).

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French lawmakers expected to pass social media ban for children under 15

France's parliament is set to approve a social media ban for children under 15 on Tuesday after lawmakers from the upper and lower houses reached a compromise on the bill's text Monday. If the bill is approved, France will become the first country in Europe to put such a ban…

Evening Standard

Moment crypto fraudster caught directing scam on Snapchat as victims lose almost £5 million

Anthony Ikenwe, 29, Hamza Bashir, 23, and Kevin Nwamma, 25, were jailed for a combined total of 28 years and nine months at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday

International Business Times UK

'The Video Has Been Blown Out of Proportion': NJ's Babysitter Lawyer Unveils Defence Strategy in Court

A New Jersey babysitter's defence claims a Snapchat video, central to sexual assault charges, is misinterpreted. The judge remains sceptical, denying bail as the case proceeds in court.

The Economic Times

"Haven't seen my husband...": 26-year-old American truck driver says she is moving to Afghanistan, her plan sparks concern and conspiracy theories on TikTok

Alex Sunny, a 26-year-old American truck driver, is planning to move to Afghanistan soon. She claims she met her husband on Snapchat and they married recently and she has not seen him in two years. Sunny stated her husband cannot travel to the United States due to travel bans. Her…

The Guardian - UK

UK 16- and 17-year-olds to be encouraged to follow midnight social media curfew

Midnight to 6am block on some apps is latest stage of Labour’s bid to protect young people from online harms

The Times of India

Meet Alex Sunny, American woman going viral on TikTok for her intention to relocate to Afghanistan for husband she met on Snapchat

Alex Sunny, a viral TikTok user , plans to move to Afghanistan permanently this August. She met her husband online and they married after a brief in-person meeting. Sunny claims since her husband can't travel to the US because of the travel ban, she will be relocating to Afghanistan.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Victoria Cranmer: Sick Babysitter Caught Sharing Sexual Abuse of Innocent Boy on Snapchat

Victoria Cranmer, a New Jersey babysitter, was arrested for allegedly recording and sharing a video of child abuse on Snapchat. The investigation centres on digital evidence and witness accounts.

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