Topic: social media bans
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EU Regulators: TikTok's Infinite Scroll Is Too Addictive
EU regulators allege TikTok's core design, including infinite scroll and personalized algorithms, violates the Digital Services Act by promoting addictive behavior and harming user health. The investigation could lead to major fines and force TikTok to redesign features like its recommendation sy...
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US Activists Battle the Rise of the Age-Gated Internet
U.S. lawmakers are advancing numerous bills mandating age verification for online content, sparking debate over privacy and censorship despite public opposition. Digital rights groups warn these laws normalize surveillance and data collection, with half of U.S. states and countries like the U.K. ...
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Expanded Carrier Screening and Southeast Asia's Space Ambitions
Southeast Asia's space programs are pragmatically focused on using satellite technology for direct societal benefits like disaster monitoring and agriculture, rather than just prestige. Public enthusiasm and educational initiatives are growing to build a local talent pool and reduce reliance on f...
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Senate Democrats Probe: Was YouTube's Trump Deal a Bribe?
Senate Democrats are investigating whether YouTube's $24.5 million settlement with Donald Trump was an illegal bribe to secure favorable regulatory treatment for Google amid its antitrust battles. Lawmakers expressed concern that the payment could influence a potential Trump administration's Just...
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Russia Restricts and Slows Telegram Access
Roskomnadzor, Russia's communications regulator, is imposing new restrictions on Telegram, citing its failure to adequately combat fraud and criminal activity on the platform. Users across Russia are reporting significant service disruptions, including lag and failed connections, which disrupts a...
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Russia Bans Roblox for 'LGBT Propaganda' and Extremism
Russian authorities have blocked the online gaming platform Roblox, citing concerns over extremist content and "LGBT propaganda" that allegedly threatens children's development. This action is part of a broader pattern of restrictions on foreign digital services in Russia, following scrutiny of i...
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