Tag: Platform accountability
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US Congress Threatens Contempt Over eSafety Testimony
Overview: A Collision of Jurisdictions in Online Safety The fight over online safety rules has moved from debate rooms in Canberra to the floors of the United States Congress. Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is facing a high-stakes demand: testify within the next fortnight about recent online safety legislation and enforcement actions. If she…
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New Zealand Executive Pleads Guilty to Exploitation of 14-Year-Old: What This Case Means for Online Safety and Accountability
Overview of the Case An Auckland-based executive has admitted to paying a teenage girl for sexual acts, after meeting her on a social media platform. The case has put a spotlight on the serious risks young people face online and the accountability expected of adults who exploit minors. While details of the investigation are still…
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Ofcom urges social platforms to curb online abuse and limit ‘pile-ons’ against women
Ofcom proposes tougher steps to curb online abuse The UK’s communications regulator Ofcom has released guidance urging social media platforms to take decisive action against misogynist abuse, coercive behavior, and the rapid spread of harmful content. The goal is to create a safer online environment for women and girls, reducing the harmful impact of so-called…
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Ofcom urges platforms to curb online abuse and pile-ons against women
New guidelines target online abuse and pile-ons UK communications regulator Ofcom has released guidance urging social media platforms to step up their efforts against misogynist abuse, coercive behavior, and the sharing of intimate images without consent. In a bid to create safer online spaces for women and girls, the guidelines stress that platforms must act…
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The Past, Present, and Future of the US Information Integrity Field
Introduction: The Evolution of US Information Integrity The concept of information integrity in the United States has shifted from a niche policy concern to a core element of national strategy. From 2016 through the early 2020s, Western governments, major philanthropies, technology platforms, and global civil society converged on the goal of ensuring reliable information systems.…
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Ireland Regulator Opens Formal Probe into X Over Handling of User Reports
Regulator launches formal investigation into X’s handling of user reports The Irish regulatory body for media, Coimisiún na Meán, has announced a formal investigation into X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, over concerns about how it handles content reported by users. The inquiry marks a significant step in Ireland’s evolving approach to online…