Tag: digital regulation
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India Manages China Ties Through Sectoral Regulation
India is walking a fine line with China, warming up to a friendlier diplomatic tone while keeping strict regulations in place to protect its economic and security interests. Despite eased tensions and renewed high-level engagement, core restrictions on Chinese apps and investments remain firmly in place.
Ofcom Probes Pornhub's Apple-Powered Age Checks
Ofcom is cracking down on online safety, launching an investigation into Pornhub owner Aylo's age checks, which rely on Apple technology to verify users' ages. The probe will examine whether Aylo is doing enough to keep kids safe from explicit content.
Ofcom Fines $9.4 Million But Struggles to Collect
Ofcom's tough stance on online safety has resulted in $9.4 million in fines, but surprisingly, most of this amount remains uncollected, with the regulator admitting that many fines have not been paid. The struggle to collect these fines raises questions about the effectiveness of Ofcom's enforcement powers.
Australians Deserve More Algorithmic Choice
Australians should have the freedom to choose how they experience social media, not have it dictated by big tech - and a proposed digital duty of care aims to make that a reality. The government's "My Feed, My Way" approach could give users a meaningful alternative to opaque recommendation systems.
UK MPs Urge Tougher Social Media Safety Rules
The UK's parliamentary committee is sounding the alarm, warning that current social media safety rules are failing children and urging a tougher approach to protect them from online harm. It's time to treat social media like "unsafe toys," not harmless apps, and take action to keep kids safe.