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Pushback against social media platforms gains momentum with bans, court cases
2+ week, 2+ day ago (224+ words) In New Zealand, National plans to ban social media for kids under 16 The challenge, as always, is around implementation. What framework is the Government expecting? How accurate should their systems be? Is there any testing? Benchmarks? Meta to pay up…...
Mike's Minute: The social media ban is a line in the sand
2+ week, 6+ day ago (381+ words) So we join the growing world chorus against social media/big tech and its pervasive algorithms and means of getting the young hooked. It was an impressive launch of the social media regulation; an audience, good speakers, impassioned politicians, and…...