EU Plans Social Media and AI Chatbot Restrictions for Under-15s

By admin September 15, 2026 No comment

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The European Union is preparing a sweeping proposal to restrict children under 15 from accessing social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots and online games. The plan is part of a proposed EU Kids Act aimed at protecting children from online abuse, exploitation and other digital risks. Under the proposal, users aged 15 and above could […]

Cat in the Hat TikTok Hoax Sparks Fear Among Teenagers

By admin August 24, 2026 No comment

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A viral TikTok trend featuring the Cat in the Hat has sparked both amusement and genuine fear among teenagers in the UK and Ireland. Fake videos, AI-generated images and people wearing the famous Dr Seuss character’s costume have led some viewers to believe that a life-sized Cat in the Hat is roaming the streets at […]

Irish Lawmakers Summon TikTok Over Dangerous Driving Videos

By admin August 20, 2026 No comment

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Irish lawmakers have asked TikTok to explain how it handles videos that glorify illegal and dangerous driving after police warned that young people were driving on the wrong side of motorways for social media attention. The move follows a deadly crash on Sunday in which five teenage boys died, while three women and a child […]

Meta and TikTok Agree to Fact-Check Content After Deadly Ceuta Border Rush

By admin August 11, 2026 No comment

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Meta and TikTok have agreed to work with fact-checkers to address misleading content about migration routes into Spain following a deadly rush at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The agreement was announced by EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen, who said the move aims to prevent criminal networks from using false information to encourage migrants to […]

Germany Warns of Russian Disinformation Ahead of State Elections

By admin August 6, 2026 No comment

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German security sources say Russia has intensified disinformation campaigns ahead of next month’s state elections, with online content reportedly targeting political rivals of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Authorities believe the campaign aims to deepen political divisions and undermine Germany’s governing parties, including the CDU, SPD, Greens, and

French Streamers Receive Suspended Jail Terms Over Livestreamed Death

By admin August 6, 2026 No comment

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Two French livestreamers have been given suspended prison sentences after being convicted of assaulting and humiliating a man during a livestream that ended with his death. The victim, 46-year-old Raphael Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, was subjected to days of abuse on the streaming platform Kick before he died. A court in Nice found […]

Musk Draws Attention With Controversial Film

By admin July 27, 2026 No comment

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Elon Musk has sparked fresh controversy after promoting Citizen Vigilante, a violent film starring Armie Hammer, by making it free to watch on X for 48 hours. The film, directed by German filmmaker Uwe Boll, depicts a vigilante targeting migrants, police, and government officials, and gained widespread attention after Musk’s endorsement despite initially receiving

EU Charges TikTok Over Child Safety Concerns

By admin July 24, 2026 No comment

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The European Commission has accused TikTok of breaching the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), alleging that the platform’s design does not provide sufficient protection for children online. Regulators said some account settings could expose minors to cyberbullying, unwanted contact, and online predators, potentially leaving the company facing a fine

Thousands Back Turkish Governor Dismissed Over Cycling Attire

By admin July 22, 2026 No comment

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Thousands of people have signed an online petition supporting former Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli after he was removed from office following controversy over videos showing him cycling in sports tights. Although no official reason was given for his dismissal, critics accused him of focusing more on social media content than his official duties. Çiçekli […]

France Votes on Social Media Ban for Under-15s

By admin July 21, 2026 No comment

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French lawmakers are voting on a proposed law that would ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. If approved, the legislation would require platforms to implement age verification systems approved by France’s privacy regulator, with the government aiming to enforce the rules before the next academic year. Under the proposal, […]