The Australian government has announced its plans to ban social media platforms for children under the age of 16 in an effort to protect young users from potential harm and online dangers. This new policy is a part of the country’s broader strategy to enhance online safety and safeguard the well-being of children in the… Continue reading Australia to ban social media for kids under 16
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Proposed Ban Would Be a ‘Death Sentence’ for Chinese EVs in the US
Title: Proposed Ban Would Be a ‘Death Sentence’ for Chinese EVs in the US Introduction The United States has long been committed to the advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) as a crucial part of combating climate change and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. With such progress, it is surprising that a proposed ban on Chinese… Continue reading Proposed Ban Would Be a ‘Death Sentence’ for Chinese EVs in the US
Twitch drops Donald Trump’s ban
In a surprising turn of events, popular live streaming platform Twitch has announced that they are lifting the ban on former US President Donald Trump’s account. The decision comes after a nearly year-long ban on Trump’s account, which was initially put in place following the January 6th Capitol riot. Twitch, which is owned by Amazon,… Continue reading Twitch drops Donald Trump’s ban
A TikTok ban would probably also take down CapCut, Lemon8, and more
In recent months, the popular social media app TikTok has come under fire for its potential security risks and data privacy concerns. As a result, various countries, including India and the United States, have either banned or threatened to ban the app from their respective app stores. While the focus has primarily been on TikTok… Continue reading A TikTok ban would probably also take down CapCut, Lemon8, and more
TikTok plans to ban links to outside e-commerce sites like Amazon, new report claims
In a new report released today, popular video app TikTok has announced plans to ban links to external e-commerce sites like Amazon from its platform. This follows a recent trend from other social media giants, such as Instagram and YouTube, who have started removing these types of links from their platforms as well. TikTok is… Continue reading TikTok plans to ban links to outside e-commerce sites like Amazon, new report claims
Twitch will let streamers ban users from watching their streams
In the streaming world, Twitch users have been given the power to ban viewers from watching their streams. Twitch, one of the most popular streaming platforms, has announced that users can now ban individual users from viewing their content. The move comes as a welcomed addition for Twitch users who are looking for greater control… Continue reading Twitch will let streamers ban users from watching their streams
AI Is Being Used to Ban Books From School Libraries
In the past, bans on specific books were often decisions made by school boards to protect children and teenagers from controversial or mature material. Today, an increasing number of school districts are relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to help them make decisions about what is suitable for their students. AI-generated algorithms are being used to… Continue reading AI Is Being Used to Ban Books From School Libraries
TikTok ban: all the news on attempts to ban the video platform
The popular video platform TikTok has recently been the subject of numerous attempts to ban it in several countries. This is not the first instance where online platforms have been subject to governmental control and restrictions, but TikTok is the latest example of how technology and social media can lead to increased regulation. The attempts… Continue reading TikTok ban: all the news on attempts to ban the video platform
TikTok backup
Over the past few months, the Chinese-owned global video-sharing platform, TikTok, has been the subject of global media attention as the US government seeks to ban the app from operating within the United States. Last week, however, the buzz shifted from dangerous politics to consumer-driven innovation as ByteDance-owned Instagram rival, Lemon8, entered the US App… Continue reading TikTok backup
TikTok ban hearing: all the news on the US’s crackdown on the video platform
TikTok – the social media platform for sharing short videos – has been a contentious issue in the United States. As the nation’s political leaders and government officials have become increasingly alarmed about the potential national security implications of the popular app, the Trump administration has taken decisive steps to possibly ban the entire platform… Continue reading TikTok ban hearing: all the news on the US’s crackdown on the video platform