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worldU.K. Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s, Extending to Gaming
The United Kingdom proposes legislation banning children under 16 from social media, restricting livestreaming and AI companions, following similar Australian measures despite enforcement challenges.
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techJudge Denies New Trial for Google and Meta in Youth Addiction Case
A California judge upheld a $6 million verdict against Google and Meta, ruling Section 230 does not shield harmful platform design choices affecting youth mental health.
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worldSocial Media Giants Pay $27 Million in Landmark School Mental Health Lawsuit
Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube settle with a Kentucky school district over claims of fueling a student mental health crisis.
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techYouTube Boosts AI Labels as Google Unveils New Video Remix Tools
YouTube makes AI disclosure labels more visible on videos and Shorts, automatically labeling AI-generated content.
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techYouTube Rolls Out New Labels and Automated Detection to Combat AI Slop
YouTube introduces more obvious AI labels for long-form videos and Shorts, plus an automatic detection system to flag AI-generated content even if creators don't disclose it.
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healthSocial Media's Mental Health Misinformation Crisis Revealed
A new review exposes widespread inaccuracies in mental health content online, particularly on TikTok, impacting public health and patient care.
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techYouTube Unveils AI Avatar Tool for Shorts Creators
YouTube rolls out a new AI feature allowing creators to generate short videos using personalized digital avatars, expanding its suite of AI-powered creation tools.
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techAustralia Probes Facebook, YouTube Over Teen Social Media Ban
Australian regulators investigate major platforms for failing to enforce age restrictions under new teen social media laws.