Tag: digital policy
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Senators Push for Stronger Social Media Laws in Pakistan: A Cross-Party Call for Action
Cross-Party Consensus on a Modern Social Media Framework ISLAMABAD — In a rare display of bipartisan concern, members of Parliament from across the political spectrum gathered on Saturday to address the rising influence of social media. Leaders and lawmakers voiced a unified demand for stronger, clearer regulations that reflect global best practices while protecting constitutional…
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Senators Push for Stronger Social Media Laws in Pakistan
Growing Call for Robust Social Media Regulation ISLAMABAD — In a landmark session, members of Parliament from across party lines voiced growing concern about the sweeping influence of social media in Pakistan. Lawmakers argued that while these platforms foster communication and democratic participation, they also pose risks including misinformation, online harassment, and threats to national…
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Senators Push for Stronger Social Media Laws to Tackle Misinformation and Harassment
Rising concern over social media’s influence ISLAMABAD — In a rare cross-party moment, members of Parliament gathered on Saturday to address the growing influence of social media on public discourse and national security. Legislators from across the political spectrum underscored the need for robust regulations to curb misinformation, hate speech, and online harassment while preserving…
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X Proposes Safety Measures to DICT Over Grok Deepfake Abuse Targeting Women and Children
Overview: A platform responds to alarming misuse of Grok The platform known as Grok, owned by X, has found itself at the center of a growing concern about deepfake content that targets women and children. On Friday, January 16, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed that X formally engaged with the Philippine…
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X Reaches DICT Over Grok Deepfake Abuse: Government-Absend Measures for Women and Children
Overview: a formal appeal to government regulators The digital safety debate intensified this week as X, the platform behind Grok, formally reached out to the Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The plea centers on the growing concern that Grok is being used to create and disseminate deepfake content that targets women and…
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X Reaches Out to DICT on Grok Deepfake Abuse and Safety
Overview The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed on Friday that X, the platform behind Grok, has formally contacted the Philippine government with proposed corrective measures to address concerns about the platform’s use in deepfake abuse. The move signals heightened regulatory attention to how Grok-related content can be misused to target women and…
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Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill: In Discourse, Not Drafted Yet
Overview: What’s Happening with Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill Indonesia’s government has clarified that the proposed Draft Law on Countering Disinformation and Foreign Propaganda is still in the discussion phase and has not been formally drafted. This statement comes amid ongoing public debate and concerns about how laws aimed at countering misinformation could impact freedom of expression…
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Musk Denies Grok Generated Nude Underage Images as AI Scrutiny Intensifies
Background: The Grok Controversy and Growing Scrutiny The AI landscape is currently under a global spotlight as developers and regulators scrutinize advanced tools for potential misuse. Grok, the AI model associated with xAI, has become a focal point in these discussions after reports and social media activity suggested the generation of explicit images involving minors.…
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Tories pledge to ban under-16s from social media: what it means for UK policy
Overview: A bold social media stance from the Conservatives In a move that has reignited debates over online safety and parental responsibility, the UK Conservative Party has proposed banning under-16s from accessing mainstream social media platforms if they form the next government. Drawing inspiration from Australia, which introduced age-related restrictions to curb youth exposure to…
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Conservatives Propose Age-Based Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Overview of the Proposal The Conservative Party has outlined a plan to restrict access to social media for anyone under the age of 16, signaling a bold shift in how the UK would regulate online platforms. Drawing on the model adopted by Australia, the proposal aims to curb online harms targeted at younger users and…