Those stoking violence online could face jail, Keir Starmer says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Those stoking violence online could face jail, Keir Starmer says

The Independent  

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Social media ban for children ‘brilliant idea’ for tackling abuse – charity boss
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Social media ban for children ‘brilliant idea’ for tackling abuse – charity boss

The Independent  

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Smacking ban being considered by UK government, education secretary says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Smacking ban being considered by UK government, education secretary says

The Independent  

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New, strengthened Online Safety Act needed to protect children, charity says
1 month, 4 weeks ago

New, strengthened Online Safety Act needed to protect children, charity says

The Independent  

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Technology Secretary asks Ofcom for online safety response to summer riots
2 months, 1 week ago

Technology Secretary asks Ofcom for online safety response to summer riots

The Independent  

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Children and young teenagers could be banned from using social media, minister says
3 months, 1 week ago

Children and young teenagers could be banned from using social media, minister says

The Independent  

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Government strengthens Online Safety Act to crack down on revenge porn
3 months, 1 week ago

Government strengthens Online Safety Act to crack down on revenge porn

The Independent  

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Social media firms ‘failing to detect and remove’ suicide and self-harm content
4 months, 1 week ago

Social media firms ‘failing to detect and remove’ suicide and self-harm content

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer under pressure to order inquiry into social media to prevent it fuelling future riots
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer under pressure to order inquiry into social media to prevent it fuelling future riots

The Independent  

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Government will ‘look more broadly at social media’ after riots – Starmer
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Government will ‘look more broadly at social media’ after riots – Starmer

The Independent  

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Sadiq Khan says he does not feel safe as a Muslim following far-right riots
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan says he does not feel safe as a Muslim following far-right riots

The Independent  

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Musk’s Riot Provocations Prompt UK to Seek Tougher Online Rules
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk’s Riot Provocations Prompt UK to Seek Tougher Online Rules

Live Mint  

Keir Starmer called for a “mature conversation” with social media companies to limit malicious content that’s stoked days of rioting in the UK. On Monday, Kyle’s office said he met with executives from Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google, TikTok and X to discuss “the spread of hateful misinformation and incitement.” The next day, Musk compared the UK to the …

Musk ‘one of the most dangerous men on the planet’, says Yousaf
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk ‘one of the most dangerous men on the planet’, says Yousaf

The Independent  

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Elon Musk wades into far-right riots row again as war of words with UK MPs grows
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk wades into far-right riots row again as war of words with UK MPs grows

The Independent  

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Elon Musk escalates spat with Starmer, calling him ‘two-tier Keir’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk escalates spat with Starmer, calling him ‘two-tier Keir’

The Independent  

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Musk’s post that UK ‘civil war is inevitable’ is deeply irresponsible – minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk’s post that UK ‘civil war is inevitable’ is deeply irresponsible – minister

The Independent  

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People spreading hate online should have ‘nowhere to hide’, says minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

People spreading hate online should have ‘nowhere to hide’, says minister

The Independent  

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As disinformation swirls around Southport stabbings and Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif, are social media companies doing enough to tackle it?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

As disinformation swirls around Southport stabbings and Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif, are social media companies doing enough to tackle it?

The Independent  

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Hostile states may have amplified social media disinformation around riots, Cooper says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hostile states may have amplified social media disinformation around riots, Cooper says

The Independent  

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Call for urgent action to tackle ‘tsunami of lies’ behind Southport protest
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Call for urgent action to tackle ‘tsunami of lies’ behind Southport protest

The Independent  

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Starmer warns social media firms over misinformation sparking violent disorder
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Starmer warns social media firms over misinformation sparking violent disorder

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has warned social media “carries responsibility” over tackling misinformation in …

Online misinformation fueled tensions over the stabbing attack in Britain that killed 3 children
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Online misinformation fueled tensions over the stabbing attack in Britain that killed 3 children

Associated Press  

LONDON — Within hours of a stabbing attack in northwest England that killed three young girls and wounded several more children, a false name of a supposed suspect was circulating on social media. “And that will be a difficult thing to manage.” Local lawmaker Patrick Hurley said the result was “hundreds of people descending on the town, descending on Southport …

Twitter worst social media platform for online threats against women, report finds
9 months ago

Twitter worst social media platform for online threats against women, report finds

The Independent  

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Internet users encouraging self-harm to face five years in jail under new plans
1 year, 7 months ago

Internet users encouraging self-harm to face five years in jail under new plans

The Independent  

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Kate Winslet calls on Government to ‘criminalise harmful content’
1 year, 7 months ago

Kate Winslet calls on Government to ‘criminalise harmful content’

The Independent  

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Twitter announces new ‘Violent Speech Policy": Know-more
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter announces new ‘Violent Speech Policy": Know-more

India TV News  

Twitter has launched its new ‘Violent Speech Policy’ along with an update on its rules regarding violent content and similar language. Image Source : FREEPIKTwitter announces new ‘Violent Speech Policy"; Details FAQs: Q1: What is Twitter’s new ‘Violent Speech Policy’? Twitter’s new ‘Violent Speech Policy’ is a set of rules that prohibit violent threats, incitement of violence, glorification of violence, …

Twitter's new 'violent speech' policy similar to past rules
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter's new 'violent speech' policy similar to past rules

The Independent  

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Social media giants failing to tackle misogyny could face huge fines under new law
1 year, 10 months ago

Social media giants failing to tackle misogyny could face huge fines under new law

The Independent  

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Mother whose daughter killed herself backs calls for social media crackdown
1 year, 11 months ago

Mother whose daughter killed herself backs calls for social media crackdown

The Independent  

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Molly Russell: How regulated is social media and how could it change?
2 years, 2 months ago

Molly Russell: How regulated is social media and how could it change?

The Independent  

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Balance is crucial in social media checks
2 years, 5 months ago

Balance is crucial in social media checks

Hindustan Times  

Any form of media regulation is tricky, and that of social media hard to enforce, given its more amorphous nature. Care must be taken to not muzzle legitimate free speech and fair criticism PREMIUM Social media discourse in recent years has demonstrated an exceptional ability to upend trust in established authorities. Justice Pardiwala’s call for regulation, therefore, merits some consideration …

Time to stop online violence hurting people in real world
2 years, 6 months ago

Time to stop online violence hurting people in real world

China Daily  

A video screen capture from Sina Weibo shows several men beat up female customers in a restaurant in Tangshan, North China's Hebei province on Friday. While many internet users raise pertinent issues through social media platforms and rightly criticize people and organizations for failing to fulfill their due responsibilities, there are some who vent their frustration and anger on others …

Online pro-gun extremism: ‘Cool for active shooter stuff’
2 years, 6 months ago

Online pro-gun extremism: ‘Cool for active shooter stuff’

Associated Press  

The young man in the jeans and sunglasses proudly shows off his gun in the YouTube video, then instructs his 1 million subscribers how to fit extra ammo on his belt, and offers a chilling observation. “Pretty cool for active shooter stuff, if you need extra mags.” It’s a typical video, one of thousands teaching military-style training and tactics to …

Law Enforcement Agencies Regularly Monitor And Act against Misuse of Social Media Sites: Home Ministry
2 years, 8 months ago

Law Enforcement Agencies Regularly Monitor And Act against Misuse of Social Media Sites: Home Ministry

News 18  

While replying to a question in Parliament on investigations into operational strategies of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the union home ministry said that the law enforcement agencies regularly monitor these sites regarding their misuse and take appropriate legal action. “Government of India has notified the Information Technology Rules, 2021, which provide for due diligence to …

Social media firms face fines for failing to stop revenge porn under new laws
2 years, 10 months ago

Social media firms face fines for failing to stop revenge porn under new laws

The Independent  

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Twitter files lawsuit against German online reporting rule
2 years, 10 months ago

Twitter files lawsuit against German online reporting rule

The Hindu  

Twitter has taken legal action against a rule, coming into force in Germany from Tuesday, that obliges social media firms to block or delete criminal content quickly and report particularly serious criminal offences to the police, a German court confirmed on Monday. The lawsuit filed at the administrative court in Cologne challenges a provision under Germany's expanded anti-hate speech regulations …

Six-fold increase to incel websites in nine months
2 years, 11 months ago

Six-fold increase to incel websites in nine months

The Independent  

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Social media key factor behind rise in youth violence, experts warn
2 years, 11 months ago

Social media key factor behind rise in youth violence, experts warn

The Independent  

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'Where does the buck stop?': UK lawmakers grill Facebook over online safety
3 years, 1 month ago

'Where does the buck stop?': UK lawmakers grill Facebook over online safety

Firstpost  

Representatives from Google, Twitter and TikTok also will be questioned by members of a parliamentary committee scrutinizing the British government’s draft online safety legislation London: British lawmakers grilled Facebook on Thursday over how it handles online safety as European countries move to rein in the power of social media companies, with the tech giant’s head of safety saying the company …

Social media companies ‘must do more’ to protect MPs from online hate
3 years, 2 months ago

Social media companies ‘must do more’ to protect MPs from online hate

The Telegraph  

Social media companies must do more to stop online abuse of MPs in the wake of recent attacks, a former digital minister has said. Parliamentary staff exposed to ‘constant abuse and threats’ Mr Warman also said Parliament should do more to protect MPs' staff, who often ran their social media accounts and were exposed to constant abuse and death threats. …

Facebook goes on offense ahead of whistleblower revelations on Capitol riot role
3 years, 2 months ago

Facebook goes on offense ahead of whistleblower revelations on Capitol riot role

The Independent  

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OPINION: Ban IAS, IPS Officers’ Personal Social Media Accounts Grabbing Needless Attention
3 years, 3 months ago

OPINION: Ban IAS, IPS Officers’ Personal Social Media Accounts Grabbing Needless Attention

News 18  

Our Hon’ble PM, Shri Narendra Modi ji, while addressing the 2018 batch of IPS recruits, cautioned “Don’t fall into ‘Singham’ trap. During the media interaction at the same event, I conveyed the same point and opined that it is wrong of a handful of IAS and IPS officials to run so-called fan pages and social media platforms for the sole …

Alexander-Arnold interview: ‘A lot of people offer opinions. I listen to the select few that matter’
3 years, 7 months ago

Alexander-Arnold interview: ‘A lot of people offer opinions. I listen to the select few that matter’

New York Times  

Trent Alexander-Arnold hasn’t been able to avoid the noise. The 20-strong Hope United ‘squad’ will be managed by Rio Ferdinand and Karen Carney, and coached by Eni Aluko and Robbie Savage “When BT told me about the scheme and what it intends to do, it was a no-brainer for me really,” Alexander-Arnold says. It shouldn’t be something that you just …

English FA Asks for Legislation to Force Action from Social Media Companies on Online Abuse
3 years, 7 months ago

English FA Asks for Legislation to Force Action from Social Media Companies on Online Abuse

News 18  

England’s Football Association has called on the government to introduce legislation to compel social media companies to do more to stamp out online abuse after a four-day boycott to highlight the issue. “We will continue to challenge social media companies to make changes to their platforms, urge government to introduce strong legislation quickly and request that individuals call out and …

No turning back: Facebook reckons with a post-2020 world
3 years, 9 months ago

No turning back: Facebook reckons with a post-2020 world

Associated Press  

It’s becoming increasingly clear that for Facebook, there is no returning to its habits of the past. “They don’t want to be the arbiters of free speech,” said Cliff Lampe, a professor studying social media platforms, moderation and misinformation at the University of Michigan. “Over the last several years, we have allowed President Trump to use our platform consistent with …

Social Media Site Gab Is Surging, Even As Critics Blame It For Capitol Violence
3 years, 11 months ago

Social Media Site Gab Is Surging, Even As Critics Blame It For Capitol Violence

NPR  

Social Media Site Gab Is Surging, Even As Critics Blame It For Capitol Violence Enlarge this image toggle caption Rafael Henrique/SIPA Images/Reuters Rafael Henrique/SIPA Images/Reuters In the days before the insurrection attempt on the Capitol, alternative social media site Gab was lighting up about it. "We need to ascertain right here, right now, whether this specific platform was knowingly facilitating …

Report: Social media manipulation affects even US senators
4 years ago

Report: Social media manipulation affects even US senators

The Independent  

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