When Social Media Trends Turn Dangerous: The Impact of Viral Challenges on Today’s Youth Do you remember when social media trends were harmless, like the Mannequin Challenge? Well, those days seem long gone as a new wave of viral challenges is taking over the internet and putting lives at risk. Recently, a TikTok challenge has […]
EU Moves to Formalise Disinformation Code under DSA
The European Union (EU) is making significant strides towards establishing a comprehensive framework to combat online disinformation. Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU’s voluntary code of practice on disinformation is being transitioned into a formal set of rules. This initiative aims to hold major online platforms accountable and enhance their obligations toward transparency […]
Temu Faces Deadline from EU Over Illegal Product Sales
In a significant development for e-commerce regulators, the European Commission has imposed a deadline of October 21 for the Chinese online marketplace, Temu, to respond to inquiries regarding its compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). This scrutiny arises as the Commission seeks concrete information about the platform’s strategies to combat the sale of illegal […]