Results for: Child Protection

The EU has effectively quashed a TikTok feature that was deemed “toxic” and “addictive.” TikTok Lite’s reward-to-watch feature, which allowed users to earn rewards by watching and liking videos, has been suspended. This action follows a bill signed by President Biden forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US operations or face a ban. The EU Commission expressed concerns about the potential for addictive behavior in children, prompting TikTok to voluntarily suspend the rewards function while addressing raised concerns.

On February 7, 2021, 16-year-old Sammy Chapman was killed in his Santa Monica home after purchasing drugs on social media. Now, his parents are fighting to pass Sammy’s Law, which would require social media platforms to allow integration with third-party monitoring software. The bill has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and is one step closer to becoming law.

Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie has vehemently criticized Elon Musk for refusing to remove graphic content related to the Wakeley church stabbing from his social media platform, X. She condemned Musk’s actions as “disgusting” and called for his imprisonment, emphasizing the need for regulations to prevent such incidents. Lambie believes Musk’s refusal to comply with takedown orders from the eSafety Commissioner demonstrates a lack of social responsibility and a disregard for the well-being of users.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all airlines to ensure that children under 12 years old are seated with at least one of their parents or guardians during flights. This move comes after reports of children being separated from their families during travel. Airlines must keep a record of these seat assignments.

The European Union (EU) has launched a formal investigation into TikTok Lite, a rewards-based video-viewing app, due to concerns over potential risks to children. The EU demands more information from TikTok about the app’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and has warned of suspending addictive features. The Commission is worried about the app’s endless stream of videos and addictive design features without proper risk assessment.