Australia Passes Landmark Legislation to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 16
Australia approves ban on social media for children under 16, citing concerns over negative impact on well-being, with fines up to $32 million for non-compliance
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BeReal Faces Privacy Complaint in Europe Over Manipulative Tracking Consent
European privacy rights group noyb accuses BeReal of using dark patterns to pressure users into ad tracking, violating GDPR standards
Bluesky Breaches EU Regulations by Failing to Disclose Regional User Numbers
Bluesky, a surging social network, is in breach of EU regulations by not publishing regional user numbers, facing potential penalties of up to 1% of global annual turnover.
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Envisions a Future Beyond Twitter Recreation
Bluesky's rapid growth sparks conversation on decentralized social networks, with CEO Jay Graber emphasizing user control and federation.
Bluesky Emerges as Twitter's Heir Apparent, Surpassing 20 Million Users
Bluesky's rapid growth, surpassing 20 million users, positions it as a strong contender to become the next big social media platform, rivaling Twitter and Threads.
Bluesky Surpasses 24 Million Users, Becomes Top Alternative to Twitter's X
Bluesky, a decentralized social app, reaches 24 million users, driven by policy changes at Twitter's X, and offers a promising alternative to the platform.
Bluesky Teases Subscription Model with Premium Features, Verification, and Customization Options
Bluesky, a social networking startup, is developing a subscription-based revenue stream, offering premium features, verification, and customization options, rivaling X and Meta's platforms.
Bluesky Teases Subscription Model with Premium Features, Verification Badges
Bluesky, a social networking startup, is working on a subscription model with features like higher quality video uploads, custom app icons, and verification badges, rivaling X's offerings.
Bluesky Updates Impersonation Policy, Addresses Verification Concerns Amid Rapid Growth
Bluesky strengthens impersonation policy, quadruples moderation team, and explores additional verification options to address growing concerns around identity and trust on the platform.