Tag: Social Media
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France Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s: What It Means for Online Safety
France Advances a Youth-Protection Social Media Bill In a move that underscores growing concerns about online safety, France’s National Assembly has backed legislation to prohibit social media use by children under 15. The vote signals a new frontier in the country’s approach to protecting young people from the potential harms of digital platforms, including online…
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France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s: What It Means
France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s France’s National Assembly has backed legislation to prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, marking a bold step in the country’s ongoing debate over online safety and youth mental health. The bill, which now advances to Senate scrutiny, seeks to shield younger teens…
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Social Media Giants Face Trial Over Harm to Kids: What to Expect
Overview: A First in Courtrooms In a development that could reshape how social media platforms are regulated, a high-profile trial is beginning in a Los Angeles court to examine whether major tech companies knowingly caused harm to children. The case marks one of the first times the issue of kids’ safety online is presented to…
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Trial Begins: Are Social Media Giants Harmful to Children?
Overview of the Trial A high-profile trial in Los Angeles opens this week, bringing a long-simmering debate about the effects of social media on young users into a courtroom setting. Plaintiffs accuse the major tech platforms of contributing to harm and, in some cases, acting with indifference to the potential dangers posed to minors. The…
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Social Media Giants Face Trial Over Harm to Children
LA Trial Brings a New Frontier in Tech Accountability A landmark courtroom battle opened in Los Angeles this week as plaintiffs accuse major social media platforms of harming young users. For the first time, jurors will consider whether tech companies knowingly allowed content and features to endanger children, or whether any harms resulted from a…
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General Muhoozi Confirms Reopening of Social Media in Uganda
Uganda’s social media comeback: What you need to know In a development that has captured the attention of users across Uganda, the government announced the reopening of social media platforms after a period of blockage following January’s elections. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, confirmed the move in statements that underscored a return…
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General Muhoozi Confirms Release of Social Media Platforms in Uganda
Overview: A Strategic U-turn on Digital Access Uganda has announced the relaunch of social media platforms that were temporarily blocked in the wake of the January elections. The decision, publicly confirmed by key military and government figures, signals a shift in policy toward greater digital openness, even as authorities stress the need to balance access…
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Uganda Reopens Social Media Platforms After Elections
Uganda Restores Social Media Access Following Election Block Uganda has officially announced the reopening of social media platforms after a temporary shutdown that occurred in the wake of the January elections. The move marks a return to normalcy for a country that relies heavily on online communication for news, business, and daily social interaction. What…
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Life After Molly: Ian Russell on Big Tech Bans and Why They Won’t Solve Everything
Two Lives, One Tragedy Ian Russell speaks of his existence as split into two periods: what life looked like before his daughter Molly’s death and what life looks like after the day that changed everything. On 20 November 2017, Molly Russell, then a teenager, took her own life after being exposed to online content that…
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Life After Molly: Ian Russell on Big Tech, Tragedy, and Why a Social Media Ban Won’t Fix It
Two Parts of a Life: Before and After Molly Ian Russell’s life divides itself into two chapters: before and after his daughter Molly’s death on 20 November 2017. Molly, then a bright and sensitive student, wrestled with depression amplified by persistent and harmful online content. The tragedy catalyzed a lifelong mission for Russell: to illuminate…