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The countries that have social media bans, or are planning to implement one | Science, Climate & Tech News

The countries that have social media bans, or are planning to implement one | Science, Climate & Tech News

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Ever since Australia banned its young people from social media, governments across the globe have been considering following suit. It comes amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children’s health and safety. It’s been four months since under-16s in Australia were banned from using platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram. While only one other country has since implemented a straight blanket ban, many have taken steps to regulate online platforms. Here is a summary of which countries already have rules in place for social media, as well as those proposing a stricter ban. Australia Australia’s landmark law came into force on 10 December 2025. It forced 10 major social media platforms to block young people under 16 or face fines of up to AU$49.5m (£25m). Australia’s eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant said the restrictions “aim to protect young Australians from pressures and risks that users can be exposed to while logged in to social media accounts”. She added: “These come from design features that encourage them to spend more time on …

Countries sidestep WTO deadlock to implement e-commerce deal – POLITICO

Countries sidestep WTO deadlock to implement e-commerce deal – POLITICO

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“Today, ministers decided to, let’s just move on,” South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo told POLITICO. “Don’t wait until everybody agrees on everything. Because time is of the essence.” Han-koo labeled it a “practical approach,” under which “when the time comes more members join … and consensus is formed to integrate this into the WTO.” Meanwhile, however, the deal should be implemented “as soon as possible [where] members can reap the benefit,” he said. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: “By moving forward with the E-commerce Agreement, participating economies are … demonstrating that the multilateral trading system can respond, and is responding, to new challenges.” However, many delegates on the ground are not convinced. “This is effectively an admission that the WTO is not capable of delivering multilateral or plurilateral agreements for the foreseeable future,” said Chris Southworth, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce UK. “Countries and blocs will have to negotiate large scale deals on their own.” WTO members “have tried six times for integration of the [JSI] in the WTO. … It’s …

Archer Aviation to implement Starlink internet in its eVTOL air taxis

Archer Aviation to implement Starlink internet in its eVTOL air taxis

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In what is being described as an “industry-first collaboration” by Archer Aviation, the eVTOL developer will integrate Starlink high-speed satellite internet into its Midnight air taxis. We also enjoy seeing interesting eVTOL news, but admittedly, our most recent coverage of Archer Aviation ($ACHR) has focused more on its expansions on the ground than on its progress developing its flagship 4-passenger eVTOL, Midnight. Don’t get me wrong, Archer’s recent plans to establish hubs on both US coasts in support of its pending eVTOL air taxi network are exciting, especially in planned aerial-friendly areas like Miami. While today’s news isn’t a milestone in flight time or aerial maneuvers, it’s still noteworthy (mainly because it involves a company by the name of Starlink). That’s right, early this morning, Archer Aviation shared plans to work with Starlink to bring high-speed internet connectivity to its eVTOLs and more. Archer Aviation signs internet agreement with Starlink According to Archer Aviation, there is an agreement now in place to allow it to install Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet system into its Midnight …

Netflix drama Adolescence prompts parents to implement stricter online safety measures | UK | News

Netflix drama Adolescence prompts parents to implement stricter online safety measures | UK | News

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Parents have taken further action to restrict what their kids can access online (Image: Getty) The Netflix drama Adolescence, starring Owen Copper and Stephen Graham, has prompted over half of parents to adopt stricter measures regarding online safety, a study has revealed. A survey of 500 parents with children aged 8-13 revealed that 80% saw the show, which aired nearly a year ago, as a wake-up call. Consequently, mums and dads have implemented an average of five new social media rules, including screen-free time before bed (27%), privacy setting checks (25%), and daily screen time limits (34%). Some have also tightened restrictions on what can be shared online (21%) and the content their children can access on social platforms (23%). Read more: Adolescence writer addresses series two plans after Golden Globes success Read more: Adolescence director to helm must-watch Netflix thriller with A-list cast In the year since the show’s premiere, 63% of those who watched it confessed to being much more watchful of their kids’ online activities. Miles Norman, UK & I general manager …

EU must implement competitiveness reforms by end-2026, says Berlin – POLITICO

EU must implement competitiveness reforms by end-2026, says Berlin – POLITICO

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The European Union must implement an ambitious package of reforms covering labor mobility, capital markets and simplified bureaucracy by the end of 2026, a discussion paper backed by the governments of Germany, Italy and Belgium said. The one-page document obtained by POLITICO is meant to serve as the basis for discussions between 15 leaders to take place on Thursday before an EU summit later in the day in Alden Biesen, Belgium, where the focus will be on competitiveness. The paper urges the EU to complete the Single Market, slash bureaucratic red tape and chase further trade deals to “open new markets and opportunities for Europe’s economy.” It also spells out a desired timeline for carrying out these reforms. “Our objective is to reach agreement at the March EUCO (European Council gathering) and to anchor this agenda in its conclusions through concrete initiatives, mandates and deadlines, so as to fully implement it by the end of 2026,” the paper reads. Source link

Judge leaning towards a 30-day timeline for Kalshi to implement geofencing in Massachusetts

Judge leaning towards a 30-day timeline for Kalshi to implement geofencing in Massachusetts

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A judge in the Massachusetts Superior Court has published preliminary thoughts around a 30-day timeline for Kalshi to implement geofencing technology. Geofencing is a digital barrier that functions like a map or territory, permitting or restricting access to certain content, or, in the case of Kalshi, to the prediction market’s features. Judge Christopher K. Barry-Smith oversaw the legal battle that could have wider implications in a dispute over state-regulated jurisdictions and the legality of prediction markets operating in states without a license. The case dates back to Fall 2025, when Kalshi was alleged to have offered illegal sports gambling without a license. State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell presented, at the time (September 2025), that Kalshi was earning more on sports bets than state-licensed sportsbooks. Kalshi’s defense suffered a setback when the case was demoted to the state level, further removing the federal shield from the prediction market operators’ argument. Judge Richard G. Stearns of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts made the decision and set the playing field for Judge Barry-Smith’s …