The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s next spring, affecting platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X. The move aims to protect children, but parents have mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a relief and others as ineffective.
The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s next spring, affecting platforms like TikTok and Instagram. While some parents welcome the move to protect children, others question its effectiveness and potential to shift risks.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for children under 16, including platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to protect mental health and restore childhoods. The ban, expected by next spring, is stricter than measures in other countries, with limitations also placed on AI companion chatbots.
O Reino Unido propõe leis rigorosas para proteger crianças de redes sociais e jogos online, incluindo restrições a plataformas como TikTok e Snapchat, e controles sobre jogos online. Especialistas questionam a eficácia e a fiscalização das medidas.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media services for under-16s, potentially effective by spring 2027. The plan, inspired by Australian legislation but more restrictive, aims to protect children by blocking features like livestreaming and communication with strangers, and considering curfews and limits on infinite scrolling. The move has drawn mixed reactions regarding its effectiveness and enforceability.
The UK government will ban social media for under-16s in early 2027, covering platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Measures like overnight curfews and infinite scroll breaks are also being considered for under-18s. The ban aims to enhance online safety, though some parents and teenagers express concerns.
UK plans to ban social media for under-16s face criticism from Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat, who argue it will push teens to less safe platforms. Keir Starmer announced the ban, aiming to protect children's mental health and safety, despite tech companies' concerns.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps such as TikTok and Snapchat, aiming to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time. The ban, expected early next year, aligns the UK with a global trend of increasing online child safety measures.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, targeting apps like TikTok and Snapchat to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. The ban, expected early next year, aims to follow Australia's model with potential fines for non-compliant platforms, though it faces mixed reactions and potential US opposition.
The UK will ban social media for under-16s starting in early 2027, aiming to enhance child safety online. The ban will affect platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram, with measures including age verification and restrictions on communication features. AI chatbots will also face age restrictions.
Storbritanniens premiärminister Keir Starmer har meddelat att barn under 16 år ska förbjudas från att använda appar som Tiktok och Youtube. Syftet är att skydda barns psykiska hälsa och minska mobbning. Lagstiftningen, som har brett stöd bland föräldrar, planeras träda i kraft nästa vår.
The UK government plans to ban social media for under-16s, citing online safety concerns. Measures include restricting livestreaming and communication functions, with potential curfews for older teens. AI chatbots will also face age restrictions.
The UK plans to block social media access for under-16s, citing online safety. Measures include preventing livestreaming and default safety settings for minors. Regulations are expected by early 2027.
The UK government plans to block social media access for under-16s, citing online safety. Measures include preventing livestreaming and default safety settings for minors. Regulations are expected before Christmas, with implementation in early 2027.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Britain will ban social media services for under-16s, potentially affecting platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram, aiming to protect children's childhoods.
Snapchat is implementing new content controls for users aged 13-15, restricting Spotlight posts to followers and hiding engagement metrics. Users 16-18 will have limited public sharing, while parents gain more oversight via Family Center. This follows a lawsuit settlement regarding social media addiction.
Snapchat is restricting content sharing for users aged 13-15. They will no longer be able to post to the public Spotlight feed, instead creating a new "profile" feature visible only to mutual friends, aiming to reduce social pressure and encourage creativity.
Documentos internos citados por The New York Times describen tácticas de TikTok, Snapchat, Google y Meta para captar a adolescentes en horario escolar. Las empresas afrontan varias demandas en EE UU por el impacto de sus plataformas en la escuela y la salud mental.
Ein 27-jähriger Mann wurde in Finnland wegen des sexuellen Missbrauchs von 361 Kindern im Alter von 9 bis 15 Jahren angeklagt. Die Taten ereigneten sich zwischen 2019 und 2022. Der Mann kontaktierte die Kinder über Snapchat und veranlasste sie zu sexuellen Handlungen.
Meta is launching 'Plus' subscription features for Instagram and Facebook, mirroring features seen in other platforms like Snapchat. This move follows similar strategies of adopting successful features from competitors.
Meta, Snap, ByteDance, and Alphabet will pay millions to settle a lawsuit by a Kentucky school district alleging their platforms contribute to student mental health issues. The settlement, which doesn't admit wrongdoing, is seen as a bellwether for similar cases nationwide.
Instagramは5月13日（米国時間）に新機能「Instants（インスタント）」を発表。角の丸い正方形の写真を即時編集不可で友達と共有できる。単独アプリもリリース、日本でも利用可能。BeRealに似るが、いつでも複数回共有可能。
Adolescente estuprada no Reino Unido expressa dor e raiva após juiz poupar agressores da prisão. A vítima e sua família buscam revisão das sentenças, enquanto autoridades prometem análise urgente.
Meta, X, and Snapchat have blocked accounts of Saudi dissidents within the kingdom following orders from Saudi authorities. Activists criticize the platforms for acting as instruments of repression, while Meta states it restricts content violating local laws but not its own standards, sometimes informing users. X has notified users of Saudi requests but taken no action yet.
