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Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet, and Snap are accused of deliberately creating addiction in teenagers. A Los Angeles court ruling has allowed the cases to proceed, which could be of historical significance for the industry.
Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms banned for under-16s, as part of a groundbreaking law. These platforms, along with other giants, will face a legal obligation to close accounts of younger children from December 10.
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Google's YouTube will use AI to improve the visual clarity of low-resolution videos on TVs, the web, and mobile devices. The upscaling feature will initially apply to videos below 1080p, with an opt-out option for content creators.
Chinese company Unitree Robotics presented the bionic humanoid robot H2, which is 180 cm tall and weighs 70 kg. A video demonstration showed its high agility, smooth movements, and excellent balance.
On October 15, the Victoria's Secret fashion show 2025 will take place, where famous "angels" and new faces, including plus-size models, will walk the runway. The show will be available on Prime Video, Amazon Live, and the brand's official pages.
American media company Paramount has announced the closure of MTV channels in the UK and Europe at the end of the year. This is part of a global strategy to cut costs by $500 million, as music videos are primarily consumed on YouTube and social media.
YouTube has blocked the channels of sanctioned politician Yevhen Murayev and former People's Deputy Hennadiy Balashov. These resources spread pro-Russian messages and disinformation.
YouTube will pay $24. 5 million to settle Donald Trump's lawsuit filed after his account was blocked in 2021. Of the total amount, $22 million will go to the Trust for the National Mall fund for furnishing the ballroom in the White House.
Since mid-September, mobile internet has been unavailable in Melitopol, and access to Google Play and VPN has been blocked. The occupiers check phones at checkpoints, which makes using these services risky.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians are checking schoolchildren's phones for YouTube, Spotify, and VPN applications. This is done to isolate children from the free world and immerse them in the information environment of Kremlin propaganda.
YouTube is lifting bans on channels for COVID-19 misinformation and the 2020 elections. The company cites pressure from the Biden administration and a change in its free speech policy.
Google has introduced an AI-powered mobile assistant that will provide tips during games. This is part of the company's strategy to increase user engagement with Android and the Play Store.
The YouTube account of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with over 200,000 subscribers, has become unavailable. This happened amid escalating relations between Venezuela and the United States.
A survey showed that 58% of Ukrainians use artificial intelligence, a quarter of them do so regularly. AI is most often used for information retrieval, work, and study, but security concerns deter some users.
Google-owned YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary, surpassing Disney in revenue and leading the US media market. The platform is actively implementing AI to expand content creators' capabilities.
Nepalese authorities have lifted the curfew in the capital and surrounding areas after the appointment of the first female prime minister. This followed protests that led to the deaths of at least 51 people and the fall of the government.
YouTube officially launches a multilingual audio feature that will allow millions of YouTubers to add dubbing to their videos. This feature, although designed to simplify life for viewers, is already causing annoyance due to imperfect translations and the lack of a clear disable option.
The European Commission is considering introducing age restrictions on social media use for teenagers under 16. This follows Australia's example, where similar rules will come into force in December.
A former WhatsApp cybersecurity executive has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data. This could violate a 2020 US government order.
In Nepal, at least 13 people died during protests against the government's ban on social networks. Thousands of demonstrators gathered near the parliament in Kathmandu, protesting against the authorities' decision to block popular platforms.
Bandwidth for X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp has been restricted in Turkey. Users are experiencing difficulties connecting to these platforms.
Users worldwide are reporting massive outages of Google and YouTube services. Most problems occurred with Google Maps, Google Search, and Google Drive.
The US Federal Trade Commission fined Disney $10 million for improperly labeling children's video content on YouTube. This allowed the collection of personal data of minors for targeted advertising without parental consent.
Over 50% of Ukrainians were found to be vulnerable to disinformation, and almost 40% never verify its accuracy. Only 18% of respondents always do so, according to a poll by the Rating group.
The Telegram messenger remains the main source of information for Ukrainians, read by 52% of respondents. YouTube and Facebook rank second and third, respectively.
Access to Yuriy Bardash's YouTube channel, which supported Russian aggression, has been blocked in Ukraine. This decision is part of the fight against disinformation and the protection of national security.
On September 3, 2025, Nova Poshta will hold the final drawing for a two-room apartment. All customers who received shipments from June 23 to August 31 automatically participate.
TikTok deleted the account of former MP Artem Dmytruk, who is on the international wanted list. Materials duplicating Russian propaganda were disseminated through this channel.
The White House has opened an official TikTok account under the name @whitehouse. The first video features footage of Trump saying, "I am your voice," and the caption for the video reads: "America, we are BACK! Hello, TikTok?".