X's Block Feature Update Sparks Outrage Among Users
X's controversial block feature update allows blocked users to view public posts, sparking concerns over online safety and harassment.
Online Safety
Roblox Targeted by New York's Online Safety Act
New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes introduces bill to regulate online platforms, including Roblox, to protect children's online safety.
Character.AI Retrains Chatbots to Protect Teen Users, Introduces Parental Controls
Character.AI announces new safety measures, including a separate LLM for under-18 users, to address concerns over self-harm and suicide.
French Court's Porn Site Block Fails to Achieve Desired Result Due to Technicality
A French court's attempt to block xHamster and other porn sites due to inadequate age verification systems has been thwarted by a technical error, leaving the site still accessible in France.
Meta Expands Lenient Penalty Policy to All Facebook and Instagram Users
Meta rolls out revised policy to educate, not punish, first-time rulebreakers on Facebook and Instagram, following successful trial with Facebook creators
TikTok to Block Appearance-Altering Effects for Minors Amid Mental Health Concerns
TikTok announces plans to restrict access to appearance-altering effects for users under 18, responding to criticism over its impact on minors' mental health and data harvesting concerns.
TikTok to Restrict Beauty Filters for Minors Amid Mental Health Concerns
TikTok announces plans to block appearance-altering effects for users under 18, responding to criticism over its impact on minors' mental health and data harvesting concerns.
TikTok to Restrict Beauty Filters for Teens Amid Mental Health Concerns
TikTok introduces age restrictions on certain beauty filters to address mental health concerns among teenage users, citing a report on distorted worldviews and social pressure.
X CEO Helps Update Kids Online Safety Act in Final Push for Passage
X CEO Linda Yaccarino works with lawmakers to update the Kids Online Safety Act, aiming to win over Republican House leaders and ensure the bill's passage before Congress adjourns.