The clock is ticking for TikTok, as ByteDance—the parent company of the popular video-sharing platform—faces a crucial divestment deadline set by US authorities. Senator Richard Blumenthal has underscored that ByteDance must separate from TikTok’s US operations by January 19, 2024, or risk facing a ban on its app, a significant move driven primarily by concerns […]
Australia's Proposed Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Sparks Global Debate on Youth Digital Exposure
In an unprecedented move, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. This initiative, announced on Thursday, seeks to require social media companies to verify users’ ages and ensure that minors are not able to use their services. Failure to comply would […]
Russian Court Fines Apple for Non-Compliance with Content Regulations
A Moscow court has imposed a fine of 3.6 million roubles (approximately $36,889) on Apple for its refusal to remove two podcasts deemed harmful to Russia’s political landscape. This ruling, reported by the RIA news agency, is part of an escalating pattern of legal actions against foreign technology companies operating in Russia, as the Kremlin […]
