‘Not restricting my kids from social media is a mistake,’ says Elon Musk
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Not restricting my kids from social media is a mistake,’ says Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

Twitter boss Elon Musk Wednesday said he had made a 'mistake' - by never restricting his children from accessing social media platforms. "I have not tried to restrict social media for my kids and that might have been a mistake," Musk said, "They have been programmed by Reddit and YouTube. Musk has been active on social media since taking over Twitter last year and his tweets - many tongue-in-cheek - frequently make headlines. In what is seen as a dig at the social media giant's ex-CEO, Parag Agarwal, who was sacked when Musk took over, the billionaire also wrote, "He is so much better than the other guy."

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Australian-style social media ban for under-16s is unlikely, says technology secretary
1 week ago

Australian-style social media ban for under-16s is unlikely, says technology secretary

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Australian-style social media ban for under-16s is highly unlikely, the …

Dutch MP will propose banning children under 15 from using social media
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Dutch MP will propose banning children under 15 from using social media

NL Times  

Dutch political party D66 is advocating for a minimum age of 15 for social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. “Tech giants are harming children’s health because social media is deliberately designed to be addictive,” said D66 parliamentarian Hanneke van der Werf, according to RTL." “The Netherlands doesn’t let cigarette manufacturers determine and enforce age restrictions,” Van der …

Can parents get behind the Aussie ban on social media for kids?
4 weeks ago

Can parents get behind the Aussie ban on social media for kids?

Live Mint  

“I wish I could move to Australia!" That was a sentiment expressed by a mother of two teen boys soon after she heard about Australia’s recent decision to bar children under 16 from using social media. Of course, parents need to set strict boundaries with children and not have to rely on a ban, but let’s face it, social media …

Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges
1 month ago

Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges

Associated Press  

As school districts struggle to control the spread of cyberbullying, sexual abuse images and online exploitation among their students, Texas lawmakers could consider banning social media from minors, among other sweeping measures, in the upcoming legislative session. While they welcome any efforts to reduce harm to children, school officials and cybercrime investigators say more needs to be done to hold …

Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
1 month ago

Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?

Associated Press  

It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16. “It’s clear that social media companies have to be held accountable, which is what Australia is trying to do,” …

Elon Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism Australia PM Albanese says
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism Australia PM Albanese says

The Hindu  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban, legislated this week. The ban, which the centre-left government says is world-leading, could strain …

Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’

Live Mint  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and tech billionaire Elon Musk are at odds over a new law that bans children under 16 from joining social media platforms in Australia. The Ban: PM Albanese’s Stand Against Social Media Harms Anthony Albanese’s government passed the legislation last Thursday, targeting platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram. Elon Musk Fires Back: “A Backdoor to …

Australia's PM says he is 'ready to engage' with Musk on social media ban for teens amid backlash
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia's PM says he is 'ready to engage' with Musk on social media ban for teens amid backlash

Firstpost  

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the parliament’s Thursday passage of landmark legislation requiring social media firms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent young teens from having accounts Australia’s prime minister said Sunday he was ready to “engage” with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government’s ban on under-16s joining social media. Anthony Albanese hailed the …

Pushing an agenda for X: Australia PM on Musk's criticism of social media ban
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Pushing an agenda for X: Australia PM on Musk's criticism of social media ban

India Today  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban, legislated this week. The ban, which the centre-left government says is world-leading, could strain …

JUST SPAMMING | Can social media be kept out of the child's reach?
1 month, 1 week ago

JUST SPAMMING | Can social media be kept out of the child's reach?

Deccan Chronicle  

The latest news from down under is rather baffling. The Online Safety Amendment Act 2024 passed by the Australian Senate last week seeks to ban children below the age of 16 from using social media apps like TikTok, Facebook, Reddit, Snapchat, Instagram and X. Because in the Indian context, 70 per cent of the children access social media from their …

Founder of teenage-run 6 News channel criticises Anthony Albanese's social media ban for children under 16
1 month, 1 week ago

Founder of teenage-run 6 News channel criticises Anthony Albanese's social media ban for children under 16

Daily Mail  

The founder of an Australian news channel staffed exclusively by teenage journalists has responded to new laws which will ban children under the age of 16 from social media. Leo Puglisi, 17, has run the online news service 6 News since beginning his media career at age 11. 'As Australia's only national streaming news channel run almost entirely by teenagers …

How will social media ban be implemented?
1 month, 1 week ago

How will social media ban be implemented?

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: Well after a busy week in Canberra, the nation's federal politicians are returning to their electorates for the summer break ahead of next year's looming election. Among them was the government's headline-making social media ban for under 16s. Now that the social media ban bill has passed, the social media platforms have 12 months to work out how …

Australia, France and more: How countries are trying to regulate social media for children
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia, France and more: How countries are trying to regulate social media for children

Firstpost  

Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate gripped the nation. From France to China, several other countries have tried to clean up social media through policies like strict privacy laws and prohibitions for minors Two school students pose with their mobile showing social media applications in Melbourne, Australia. Similar to Australia, …

Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law
1 month, 1 week ago

Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. “The social media ban legislation has been released and passed within a week and, as a result, no one can confidently explain how it will work in practice – the community and platforms are in the dark about what exactly is …

Australia imposes world's-first ban on social media for children below 16 years
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia imposes world's-first ban on social media for children below 16 years

India Today  

In a landmark decision, Australia has passed a law that effectively bans social media usage for children under the age of 16, making it the first country to implement such sweeping regulations. The new law, which was passed in Parliament earlier this week, requires social media platforms to enforce stricter age verification measures, ensuring that children below 16 are unable …

Australia Bans Social Media for Anyone Under 16
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia Bans Social Media for Anyone Under 16

Bloomberg  

00:00 PETER JOINS US NOW, YOU HEAD UP OUR TEAM IN ASIA AND ACROSS THE WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY. PETER: WE HAVE SEEN GOVERNMENTS AROUND THE REAL STRUGGLE WITH THIS QUESTION, HOW MUCH ACCESS SHOULD MINORS HAVE TO SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER KINDS OF TECHNOLOGIES. CHINA, BECAUSE THEY HAVE MORE CENTRALIZED CONTROL OVER THESE THINGS, LIMITED HOW MUCH TIME KIDS COULD …

Australia lawmakers pass landmark social-media ban for under-16s
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia lawmakers pass landmark social-media ban for under-16s

Live Mint  

Australia is set to become the first country to ban social media use by under-16s after the country’s Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of strict new legislation. “Social media is doing harm to our children and I’m calling time on it," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said when the bill was introduced to Parliament earlier this month. The legislation marks …

Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
1 month, 1 week ago

Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Australia’s parliament has passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set. Under the new law, tech companies must take “reasonable steps” to prevent under-age users from accessing social media services or face fines of nearly 50 …

Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
1 month, 1 week ago

Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Australia’s parliament has passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set. Under the new law, tech companies must take “reasonable steps” to prevent under-age users from accessing social media services or face fines of nearly 50 …

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam. “There is no evidence that banning young people from social media will work and to make it law in the form proposed is highly problematic,” X said. …

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate …

Australia moves step closer to world-first social media ban for under-16s
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia moves step closer to world-first social media ban for under-16s

Al Jazeera  

The House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to pass legislation targeting platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Australia’s lower house of parliament has voted overwhelmingly to pass a landmark bill banning the use of social media by children under 16. Opposition lawmaker Dan Tehan said the government had agreed to amendments made in the Senate that would bolster privacy protections for …

Australian House of Representatives passes bill to ban social media for children
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australian House of Representatives passes bill to ban social media for children

India Today  

Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media, leaving it to the Senate to finalise the world-first law. Critics also argue the ban would isolate children, deprive them of positive aspects of social media, drive children to the dark web, make children too young for social media …

Elon Musk: How the plan to throttle links on X is dumber than you think.
55 years ago

Elon Musk: How the plan to throttle links on X is dumber than you think.

Slate  

Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter has had two dominant ideological hallmarks. Musk indeed fights with the mainstream press a lot, and he notoriously turned Twitter’s media relations email into a bot that responded to press inquiries with a poop emoji. Links to other sites are a critical feature of news on X, because news isn’t free to make and the …

Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X

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 Elon Musk has appeared to confirm that his social media company X, formerly …

Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16

Deccan Chronicle  

An advocate for major social media platforms told an Australian Senate committee Monday that laws to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed until next year at least instead of being rushed through the Parliament this week.Sunita Bose, managing director of Digital Industry Group Inc., an advocate for the digital industry in Australia including X, Instagram, …

Australia should delay social media ban for children under 16, Big Tech says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia should delay social media ban for children under 16, Big Tech says

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — An advocate for major social media platforms told an Australian Senate committee Monday that laws to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed until next year at least instead of being rushed through the Parliament this week. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said she looked forward to reading the Senate committee’s assessment of the …

Social media age ban inquiry flooded with 15,000 submissions after Elon Musk weighs in
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Social media age ban inquiry flooded with 15,000 submissions after Elon Musk weighs in

ABC  

A rushed inquiry into the government's proposed laws to ban children and young teenagers from social media has been inundated with about 15,000 submissions, despite having only been open for 24 hours. Musk questions government's motive Under Labor's plans, children younger than 16 will be barred from using social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X. "The government's deal …

'Backdoor Way To Control Access To Internet...': Elon Musk Slams Australia's Social Media Ban For Teens Under 16
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Backdoor Way To Control Access To Internet...': Elon Musk Slams Australia's Social Media Ban For Teens Under 16

ABP News  

US billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, has openly criticised Australia’s proposed legislation aimed at restricting social media access for children under the age of 16. Elon Musk, who claims to be the champion of free speech, while responding to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's post said, “Seems like a backdoor way to control access to …

Australia rejects Elon Musk’s claim that it plans to control access to the internet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia rejects Elon Musk’s claim that it plans to control access to the internet

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian Cabinet minister on Friday rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intended to control all Australians’ access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Musk’s criticism was “unsurprising” after the government introduced to Parliament on Thursday legislation that would fine platforms including …

Elon Musk rips Australia's social media ban: Backdoor way to control access
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk rips Australia's social media ban: Backdoor way to control access

India Today  

US billionaire Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has criticised Australia's proposed law to ban social media for children under 16 and fine social media platforms of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars for companies for systemic breaches. Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one …

Australia’s parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia’s parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children under 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. One quarter have been exposed to content promoting unsafe eating habits.” Government research found that 95% of Australian care-givers find online safety to be one of their “toughest …

Elon Musk to be summoned by MPs to testify about X’s role in summer riots
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk to be summoned by MPs to testify about X’s role in summer riots

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk will be summoned by MPs to testify about the …

The Take: Why is Australia trying to ban social media for children?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Take: Why is Australia trying to ban social media for children?

Al Jazeera  

The Australian government is set to introduce the world’s strictest ban on social media. The Australian government is set to implement the world’s strictest ban on social media for children. In this episode: Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Ashish Malhotra, and Sonia Bhagat with Duha Mosaad, Cole van …

Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — How do you protect children from the harms of social media? The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media platforms including X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram until their 16th birthdays is politically popular. More than 140 such experts signed an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemning the 16-year age limit as “too blunt …

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social …

Australia to Make Big Tech Liable for Citizens Online Safety
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia to Make Big Tech Liable for Citizens Online Safety

Deccan Chronicle  

The Australian government plans to enact laws requiring big tech firms to protect its citizens online, the latest move by the center-left Labor administration to crack down on social media including through age limits and curbs on misinformation. It would “keep users safe and help prevent online harms.” The Australian government has moved in recent years to crack down on …

Australia to Make Big Tech Liable for Citizens’ Online Safety
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia to Make Big Tech Liable for Citizens’ Online Safety

Live Mint  

-- The Australian government plans to enact laws requiring big tech firms to protect its citizens online, the latest move by the center-left Labor administration to crack down on social media including through age limits and curbs on misinformation. It would “keep users safe and help prevent online harms.” The Australian government has moved in recent years to crack down …

News publisher flees Elon Musk’s X over ‘disturbing content’ after election
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

News publisher flees Elon Musk’s X over ‘disturbing content’ after election

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Guardian newspaper has announced it is quitting Elon Musk’s …

Australia bans social media for kids under 16
2 months ago

Australia bans social media for kids under 16

India Today  

Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, announced on Thursday that the government will introduce legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms. “The onus won’t be on parents or young people.” IMPACT ON MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS Communications Minister Michelle Rowland clarified that the new regulations would apply to major platforms such as Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, ByteDance’s …

Twitter: Want to fight Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Delete your X accounts.
2 months ago

Twitter: Want to fight Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Delete your X accounts.

Slate  

By the time Elon Musk closed his $44 billion purchase of Twitter in October 2022, aided in large part by a mafia of big banks and reactionary hedge fund owners, he’d already made quite clear what his new political project was going to be. He’d been egged on throughout the year by a coterie of far-right influencers and yes-men who …

Under 16s will be banned from using social media, Australia announces
2 months ago

Under 16s will be banned from using social media, Australia announces

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. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Australian prime minister …

'Doing harm to our kids': Australia proposes ban on social media for those below 16 years
Top News
2 months ago

'Doing harm to our kids': Australia proposes ban on social media for those below 16 years

Firstpost  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday that his government would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16. The platforms to be impacted would include Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, Elon Musk’s X and TikTok Australia speeding up to introduce laws to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media. Children in Australia …

Australia bans social media use for children below 16; know harmful effects of social media, tips to prevent overuse
2 months ago

Australia bans social media use for children below 16; know harmful effects of social media, tips to prevent overuse

Hindustan Times  

The Australian Government, on Thursday, announced that the age limit for children to start using social media is 16. According to a report by Associated Press, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pointed out the harmful impact of social media on children. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pointed out the harmful impact of social media on children. Harmful effects of social media on …

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16
2 months ago

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The Digital Industry …

Australia proposes social media ban for children under the age of 16
Top News
2 months ago

Australia proposes social media ban for children under the age of 16

NPR  

Australia proposes social media ban for children under the age of 16 toggle caption MICK TSIKAS/AAP MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance. Sponsor Message The Digital Industry Group …

Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16s
Trending News
2 months ago

Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16s

Al Jazeera  

Legislation to prevent children accessing social media will be introduced by Australia’s parliament later this year and will take effect 12 months after ratification. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16 years of age, an initiative his government says is world-leading. Australia’s Minister of Communications Michelle Rowland …

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16
2 months ago

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16

India Today  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, a policy the government says is world-leading. "The onus will be on social media platforms to demonstrate they are taking reasonable steps to prevent access," Albanese said. A number of countries have already vowed to curb social media …

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom
55 years ago

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Wired  

In the final lead-up to the US presidential election, Elon Musk has thrown the full weight of his celebrity and his resources behind former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump. “In a race to the bottom, Elon Musk paved the way for a new, toxic tech basement,” says Nora Benavidez, senior counsel at the nonprofit Free Press. “Yet, as long …

Norway to raise minimum age to be on social media to 15
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Norway to raise minimum age to be on social media to 15

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 Norway has announced plans to increase the age limit for social media use …

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