Tag: Social Media Safety
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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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Under-16s Social Media Ban Gets Senate Scrutiny: Meta, TikTok and Snapchat in the Hot Seat
Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban at the Senate Inquiry Australia’s cross-party inquiry into the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code—informally known as the under-16s social media ban—delivered a tense exchange as executives from Meta, TikTok and Snapchat faced questions about how young Australians would navigate the ban. The hearing, led by the Environment and…
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Five-Year Sentence for TikTok Threat to Nigel Farage by Afghan Migrant on Small-Boat Crossing
Overview of the Case A man who arrived in the United Kingdom on a small boat and used social media to threaten Nigel Farage has been sentenced to five years in prison. Fayaz Khan, a 26-year-old described in court as an Afghan migrant, appeared at Southwark Crown Court where the judge ordered the custodial term.…
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The Dangers of TikTok: Shocking Report Reveals Youth Impact
Understanding TikTok’s Impact on Youth TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, particularly among younger audiences. With its engaging format and addictive nature, it has revolutionized how teens consume content. However, a recent report by a commission has raised serious concerns regarding the platform’s effects on mental health and overall well-being of its young users. Tragic…