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Dutch watchdog seeks Big Tech input for platform guidelines
The Dutch competition authority today issued guidelines to help online platforms in their compliance with the EU’s platform regulation and asks companies for their input.
The EU law on platform workers is hanging by a thread. Here's why.
Two years ago, Brussels unveiled ambitious legislation to improve the conditions of those who work for digital platforms such as Uber, Deliveroo and Glovo. Today, the law is scrambling to survive.
Huge fire engulfs a warehouse outside St Petersburg
No casualties were reported in the blaze in the Russian city.
No 'smoking gun' evidence that Internet harms well-being, study says
A major study involving two million people has found no clear evidence that the widespread adoption of the Internet has harmed people’s well-being.
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TikTok removed 4m videos the EU considers illegal or harmful
TikTok published a report regarding its moderation policy, a requirement imposed by the new European legislation on digital services (DSA).
EU moves step closer to strengthened gig workers' rights
Some countries argue the deal does not go far enough.
Forget passwords: Google is rolling out 'passkeys'
Tired of clicking on "forgot password"? You're in luck: Google is embracing new "passkey" technology. Here's what you need to know.
'Sharenting': France to stop parents oversharing children's images
In France, you may have to think twice before sharing images or videos of your child online. The government wants to penalise the practice.
TikTok is setting time-limits for teens. Critics say it's not enough
TikTok announced the screen time limits after being criticised for its highly addictive algorithms. Experts aren't convinced.
UK waters down online restrictions after free speech criticism
Critics were concerned that the new law could lead to censorship and undermine free speech.
Influencers get support from new union in Italy
The first union for web influencers and content creators in Italy, Assoinfluencer, aims to provide legal protection and support.
BeReal: How real is the social media darling, really?
The French photo-sharing app BeReal offers users respite from social media fakeness, but is it actually authentic?
Trade unions say Uber unfairly influencing platform workers' rights
Former chief lobbyist for the company turned whistleblower Mark MacGann appeared in front of MEPs Tuesday at hearing.
Will the death of a British teenager hold social media accountable?
A 14-year-old teen committed suicide in 2017 after viewing graphic content on social media. Now, the British court is implicating tech giants played a role in her death.
Critics slam Turkey's draft law on criminalising 'disinformation'
Critics say the proposed bill will censor opposition voices and restrict independent media.
Russia's answer to Wikipedia: Propaganda or common sense encyclopedia?
Called Runiversalis, Russia's answer to Wikipedia was launched by Moscow amid the war in Ukraine.
Saudi woman sentenced to 45 years in prison for online posts, says NGO
Nourah al-Qahtani's sentence comes just weeks after another Saudi woman, Salma al-Shehab, was jailed for 34 years for following and retweeting activists on Twitter.
How short YouTube clips can ‘vaccinate’ users against disinformation
The study used short cartoons in YouTube’s advert slots to familiarise people with common manipulation techniques.
How RT misinformation on Ukraine is circumventing EU’s sanctions
The EU banned content from state-backed Russia Today from reaching Europe. Pro-Kremlin misinformation from RT is still easily accessible online.
Social media platforms are failing to prevent LGBTQ hate, says report
The media advocacy group GLAAD is calling on Big Tech companies to be more transparent about how they tackle online hate speech.