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YouTube has blocked or deleted 25 channels associated with sanctioned individuals and organizations that participated in the information war against Ukraine. Among them are channels of the propaganda resources "Ukraine.ru" and "RIA Novosti".
Access has been restricted to the channels of Mykola Baskov, Olga Buzova, and other sanctioned individuals. They systematically support the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and spread propaganda.
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.
Netflix stated that it used generative AI in about 300 of its projects to create key scenes. The company noted that the technology allows for faster and more cost-effective production of higher quality results.
A large-scale failure of Google, Apple, Samsung and GitHub in russia may indicate preparation for new blockades. The CPD believes this is testing of equipment for traffic filtering.
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.
The platform has deleted over 60 videos from the Alabuga Polytech project, where Shahed drones are manufactured. The factory is accused of illegally recruiting youth and foreigners.
YouTube is removing videos about the Alabuga plant, where Shahed drones are assembled. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on other platforms to also block advertisements for sanctioned facilities.
A California court has ordered Google and Meta to face litigation over youth addiction, potentially involving $6 million in claims. The companies will be held accountable for the harmful design of their platforms.
Paramount offers concessions to the US for approval of the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Regulators are examining the risks of media market monopolization.
You can download music from YouTube via a paid subscription or third-party services. There are proven methods for saving audio to PC, Android, and iPhone.
Iranian authorities have begun restoring internet access after a prolonged shutdown in 2026. Real traffic stands at only 40% due to strict government restrictions.
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.
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.
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.
The Eurovision 2026 final will take place in Vienna on May 16, featuring 25 countries. Finland is the main favorite, while Ukraine will perform at number seven.
The second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will take place in Vienna, where LELÉKA will perform under number 12. Bookmakers estimate Ukraine's chances of reaching the final at 94%.
The SBU has notified Murayev of suspicion in absentia. The former MP faces up to 15 years in prison.
In the medical negligence case that may have caused the death of businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic, the next court hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026. One of the accused doctors has publicly criticized the court, alleging a so-called "closed process" and attempting to frame his criminal case as a systemic issue for the entire medical community.
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.
Instead of a show, the artist streamed YouTube videos via MacBook. Some viewers criticized the singer for laziness, comparing the performance to a Zoom video call.
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.
A Los Angeles court found Meta and Google guilty of intentionally creating addictive platforms. The victim will receive compensation for damage to mental health.
A New Mexico court fined Meta $375 million for concealing facts about child exploitation. The company plans to appeal the decision in May.
The committee supported bill No. 11115 on the disclosure of social media owners and funding. Platforms face sanctions and a ban on use by state bodies.
A Los Angeles court case concerning social media addiction has reached a deadlock due to juror disagreement. The lawsuit was filed by a woman over her child's addiction to the platforms.
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.
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has opened an exhibition recreating an early YouTube webpage and the first video. It's a 19-second clip titled "Me at the zoo" by co-founder Jawed Karim, uploaded in 2005.
A massive outage occurred overnight in the operation of Google, YouTube, and Cloudflare services. YouTube announced the return of all platforms to normal operation after resolving an issue with the recommendation system.
Russia's internet watchdog is slowing down Telegram's operations due to legal violations. Moscow is trying to force Russians to use the more tightly controlled domestic online service Max.