Australia Bans Social Media for Under 16s, Tech Companies Face Fines
Australia passes law banning social media for children under 16, giving tech companies a year to comply or face hefty fines, sparking debate on online safety and free speech
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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
Avara Secures $31 Million in Funding to Advance Decentralized Social Network Protocol Lens
Avara raises $31 million to develop Lens, a decentralized protocol aiming to revolutionize social and consumer apps by putting users in control of their identity and content.
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 and X Launch New Video Feeds Amid TikTok Uncertainties
US-based social media platforms Bluesky and X introduce new video feeds to capitalize on TikTok's uncertain future, enhancing user experience and discovery.
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 Doubles Down on Video with New Profile Tab, Premium Features in Sight
Bluesky adds video tab to user profiles, sparking debate among users and developers, with potential revenue streams and premium features on the horizon
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.