Topic: platform accountability
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Misinformation Code: Fact or Fiction?
The Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation is undergoing a major review by the Digital Industry Group (Digi), following criticism that it has failed to protect Australians from false information. A Reset Australia report from May 2024 condemned the code as a "complete fa...
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EU Defies Trump Tariff Threats, Cracks Down on Meta
The EU accuses Meta of violating the Digital Services Act by providing inadequate tools for reporting illegal content and challenging moderation decisions, potentially leading to a multi-billion dollar fine. Meta's platforms are criticized for using "dark patterns" in their reporting systems and ...
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California Boosts Fake Nude Penalties to $250K to Protect Kids
California has introduced groundbreaking legislation to regulate AI companion bots and increase penalties for nonconsensual deepfake pornography, aiming to protect children from psychological harm and cyber exploitation. The law requires companion bot platforms to implement safety protocols for u...
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Is the Misinformation Code Spreading Lies?
Australia's primary framework for tackling online false information, the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation, is deemed a failure, prompting a review and potential reforms led by the Digital Industry Group (Digi). An evaluation by Reset Australia identified systemic f...
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Spotify Cracks Down on AI Music Clones and Low-Quality Content
Spotify is implementing stricter policies to address AI-generated music concerns, including spam, unauthorized voice cloning, and the need for transparency, to protect artists and listeners while allowing responsible AI use. The platform is collaborating with DDEX to create a metadata framework f...
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Viral AI Videos Depict Black Women as 'Bigfoot'
AI-generated videos depicting Black women as exaggerated mythical creatures are spreading harmful racial stereotypes, with content like the "bigfoot baddie" gaining millions of views on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Experts warn these AI creations echo historical racist caricatures, revivi...
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UK Fines 4Chan for Online Safety Failures
The UK has fined 4Chan £20,000 for failing to comply with an Online Safety Act investigation by not providing required information on earnings and risk assessments for illegal content. Ofcom warns that continued non-compliance could lead to additional daily fines and emphasizes this as a strict m...
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EU Probes Apple, Google, Microsoft Over Online Scam Response
The EU is demanding that Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking Holdings provide information on their efforts to combat online scams under the Digital Services Act. Regulators are focusing on app stores and search engines to assess how they identify and remove fraudulent apps and deceptive search ...
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TikTok Puts Shop Products on Gaza War Videos
TikTok's new AI-powered shopping feature is sparking controversy after it suggested products on videos depicting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, raising ethical concerns about monetizing sensitive content. The tool scans objects in videos, such as clothing, and prompts users to buy similar items...
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