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Meta will pay up to $18 billion and strengthen restrictions for minors on Facebook and Instagram. The company did not admit fault.
29 U. S. states accuse social networks of harming children and demand up to $1.4 trillion. The companies deny wrongdoing.
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to pay the US $400 million over collecting children's data without proper parental consent. $300 million will be paid immediately.
Meta deactivated 756,000 accounts belonging to Australians under 16 on Facebook and Instagram. Australia was the first to introduce a social media ban for children, but more than 80% continued to use them.
The Trump administration lifted the ban on TikTok on federal devices. The decision was made after control of the app’s business was transferred to American investors.
A U. S. appeals court has allowed more than 3,000 lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat to proceed. The companies are accused of creating platforms that cause addiction among young users.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reports the spread on TikTok of AI-generated videos promoting manipulations regarding the missile incident in Poland. The propaganda is attempting to shift the blame onto Ukraine and provoke tensions in relations.
At least 99 people died and dozens went missing after a mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Hundreds of people gathered near the border to find their loved ones.
The singer stated that she did not give permission for the use of the hit Firework in a video about military strikes. She called it a violation of the song's message about self-worth.
French lawmakers are set to approve a bill on Tuesday banning access to social media for children under 15. This puts France at the forefront of similar efforts in the EU.
The UK government has announced that social media will be unavailable by default for 16- and 17-year-olds from midnight to 6:00 AM. It also plans to disable autoplay and infinite scrolling to improve sleep and concentration.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for teenagers under 16. Regulations regarding TikTok and Instagram are planned to be adopted by the end of the year.
Social media sellers will be required to register as individual entrepreneurs (FOP) under the threat of heavy fines. Buying alcohol online will now require mandatory identification.
The social network TikTok has restricted Oleksiy Arestovych's channel in Ukraine following an initiative by the Center for Countering Disinformation. Previously, YouTube blocked two of his channels.
The SBU has liquidated eight schemes for evading mobilization in various regions. For forging documents and facilitating escape, the dealers charged from $7,000 to $15,000 USD.
Representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyi stated that international social networks are being systematically pushed out of the RF to ensure control by special services. Telegram and WhatsApp remain the most popular.
Integrations with Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine, and lifecell, along with the previous implementation in Ukrtelecom, create the infrastructure for secure advertising and a sovereign data economy in Ukraine.
The Russian Federation has scaled up an operation on TikTok, using AI videos of children to demoralize Ukrainian military personnel. The CCD has identified a network of anonymous accounts featuring such content.
A Kentucky school district has reached a settlement with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap in a case regarding harm to teenagers' mental health. Meta is set to face trial in June.
Pope Leo XIV will sign the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas on the impact of AI on labor. The document will protect human rights in the new era of the industrial revolution.
The SBU detained three residents of the Donetsk and Chernihiv regions for disseminating data on the movement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrators face up to eight years in prison.
The European Union has accused Meta of failing to adequately protect children under 13 on Facebook and Instagram. The company faces a fine of up to 6% of its annual turnover.
The SBU detained two 15-year-old schoolchildren who were recruited by Russian special services for terrorist attacks in lyceums. Explosives and firearms were seized from the suspects.
The gaming platform is introducing facial age verification and parental controls for users up to 16 years old. The company will fund safety measures through an agreement with Nevada.
A Berlin startup is launching the social network Wedium with identity verification and no addiction algorithms. Authors will receive 50% of the revenue, and the launch will take place in July.
Russia is spreading AI-generated videos about bad life in Ukraine. The campaign aims to stimulate migration and undermine trust in the authorities.
The country's authorities have mandated the deletion or closure of children's accounts on TikTok, Meta, and X. Tech giants have already begun to change rules and access settings.
The woman received an 8-month suspended sentence and a fine of 20,000 euros for working without a license. Hundreds of syringes and dermal injection preparations were seized from her.
The singer will perform twice a week in September and October at the Paris La Défense Arena. These are the star's first solo shows since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
The digital economy has transformed online earning into a full-fledged profession. Companies are actively looking for remote specialists, and online platforms provide access to work from almost anywhere in the world.