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Politics Oct 12

Is childproofing the internet constitutional? A legal expert explains

By Meg Leta Jones, The Conversation

Nation Sep 17

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past a logo of mobile application Instagram, during a conference in Mumbai
Instagram introducing private teen accounts amid growing backlash over safety

Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Nation Jul 30

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Bill aimed at protecting children online sparks debate over censorship and privacy

The U.S. Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act on Tuesday. If the bill is approved in the House, it will mark the first time in 25 years that Congress has passed a law aimed to better protect children from…

By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant

Nation May 13

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How families can protect children as FBI sees increase in online sextortion cases

FBI field offices across the country have reported an increase in youth sextortion cases where sexually explicit content is used as blackmail. Stephanie Sy reports on the concerning trend and preventive efforts to protect minors.

By Stephanie Sy, Madison Staten

Nation Jun 03

Twitter corporate headquarters building is seen in downtown San Francisco, California, Nov. 18, 2022. Photo by Carlos Barria/REUTERS
Twitter’s head of trust and safety resigns after criticism from Elon Musk

A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk publicly complained about the platform’s handling of posts about transgender topics.

By Associated Press

Nov 24

Musk says granting ‘amnesty’ to suspended Twitter accounts

By Associated Press

New Twitter owner Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting “amnesty” for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation.

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Mar 17

Tech leaders could face prison if they don’t follow UK’s planned online safety rules

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

The ambitious but controversial bill gives regulators wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies. Lawmakers still need to vote to approve the bill before it becomes law.

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Oct 26

WATCH: Sen. Blumenthal tells TikTok, Snap, YouTube execs this ‘is a moment of reckoning’ for platforms and kids’ safety online

By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat are offering only "tweaks and minor changes" in their operations to ensure young users' safety amid rising concern over the platforms' potential harm to children, the head of a Senate panel told the companies' executives.

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Oct 26

WATCH: TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube executives testify in Senate hearing about kids’ safety online

By Marcy Gordon, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Senators put executives from YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on the defensive Tuesday, questioning them about what they’re doing to ensure young users’ safety on their platforms.

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Feb 09

Twitter creates ‘safety council’ in an attempt to curb online harassment

By Corinne Segal

Twitter has announced the creation of a committee aimed at increasing safety on its platform.

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