The United Arab Emirates has announced new restrictions preventing children under the age of 15 from creating, using or operating personal accounts on social media platforms. The measure is part of a broader effort to strengthen online safety and reduce children’s exposure to cyberbullying, harmful material, privacy risks and contact with unknown users. Under the cabinet resolution, social media companies operating in the UAE will receive a 12-month compliance period. Platforms th
The United Arab Emirates has announced new restrictions preventing children under the age of 15 from creating, using or operating personal accounts on social media platforms. The measure is part of a broader effort to strengthen online safety and reduce children’s exposure to cyberbullying, harmful material, privacy risks and contact with unknown users. Under the cabinet resolution, social media companies operating in the UAE will receive a 12-month compliance period. Platforms th
The Union government has sought additional information from social media platform X regarding the steps taken to address obscene and sexually explicit content linked to its artificial intelligence tool, Grok, and the measures planned to prevent similar incidents in the future, according to sources familiar with the matter. The request follows a detailed response submitted by the platform, which officials have assessed as insufficient in addressing key regulatory concerns. Sources in
The Union government has sought additional information from social media platform X regarding the steps taken to address obscene and sexually explicit content linked to its artificial intelligence tool, Grok, and the measures planned to prevent similar incidents in the future, according to sources familiar with the matter. The request follows a detailed response submitted by the platform, which officials have assessed as insufficient in addressing key regulatory concerns. Sources in
Across the United States, a growing number of lawmakers are pushing to require warning labels on social media platforms to alert teenagers to potential mental health risks. Legislators in states like California, Texas, and New York are introducing measures that could change how platforms present themselves to younger users, with the broader aim of addressing a worsening youth mental health crisis. The proposed legislation aims to inform users, especially teens, about the psycholog
Across the United States, a growing number of lawmakers are pushing to require warning labels on social media platforms to alert teenagers to potential mental health risks. Legislators in states like California, Texas, and New York are introducing measures that could change how platforms present themselves to younger users, with the broader aim of addressing a worsening youth mental health crisis. The proposed legislation aims to inform users, especially teens, about the psycholog