Calls Grow for Stronger Rules to Stop Child Recruitment on Social Media in Colombia
A Human Rights Watch report reveals how Colombian armed groups use Facebook and TikTok to recruit children, prompting demands for stricter social media content…
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Meta’s $17.1 Billion Settlement Highlights Gaps in Child Rights Protection Online
Meta’s settlement over children’s mental health misuse spotlights the need for a universal child rights framework guiding tech companies worldwide beyond voluntary measures and…
EU Designates ChatGPT as Very Large Online Search Engine Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission classified OpenAI’s ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, imposing strict risk assessment and transparency obligations under the Digital Services…
Spain Blames Russian and Israeli Networks for Ceuta Border Disinformation
Spain accuses Russian, Israeli, and ultra-right groups of a disinformation campaign that fueled mass crossings by Moroccans into Ceuta, highlighting failures in transparent border…
Atlanta Suburb Shares Flock Surveillance Data with Over 2,000 Agencies
Alpharetta, Georgia’s police share license plate data from Flock Safety cameras with thousands of law enforcement and government entities nationwide, raising privacy and oversight…
Brazil Fines TikTok $29.7 Million Over Children’s Data Violations
Brazil’s data regulator ANPD fined TikTok $29.7 million for illegally collecting data from millions of children and ordered new safeguards to protect minors on…
Meta Agrees to $17 Billion Settlement Over Teen Social Media Safety
Meta reached a $17 billion settlement with state attorneys general, committing to safety changes on Instagram and Facebook to address teen addiction concerns
Meta’s US Teen Protections Highlight Need for Global Standards
Meta’s new US settlement imposes time limits and content controls for teen users but excludes international teens, revealing a gap in global social media…
Solana Larsen Named Managing Editor at Tech Policy Press
Solana Larsen, with extensive editorial experience in technology and internet policy, has been appointed Managing Editor of Tech Policy Press to strengthen its mission…
FTC and States Settle Antitrust Case to Boost Competition in Online Rental Listings
The FTC and five states finalize an order requiring Redfin to reenter the internet listing service market, ending its agreement with Zillow and restoring…