Manila: Philippines authorities are reassessing school safety protocols and emergency preparedness following a rare and deadly school shooting that left three students dead and 20 others injured in Tacloban City. The attack occurred on Monday when two students, aged 15 and 14, allegedly opened fire inside a public high school, shocking a country where school […]
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Ayesha Omar case highlights growing digital privacy concerns
The circulation of private photos allegedly linked to Ayesha Omar without her consent has renewed concerns about digital privacy and image-based abuse in Pakistan. The incident has sparked wider discussions about how personal content can be misused online, affecting not only public figures but also ordinary individuals across different social backgrounds. The controversy has drawn […]
Report claims majority of TikTok content is AI-generated
A new report has claimed that a significant portion of content on TikTok is now generated using artificial intelligence, raising concerns about the platform’s algorithm and its impact on users, particularly children. According to a study by US-based company Capwing, around 60% of videos viewed by TikTok users are AI-generated. The report suggests that this […]
Britain approves landmark social media ban for children
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a nationwide ban on social media access for children under 16, calling the move a necessary step to protect young people from online harm, bullying and digital addiction. The legislation is expected to pass through Parliament before the end of the year and will take effect in early […]
UK considers social media restrictions for under-16s
The UK government is considering new restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to outline potential measures in a speech ahead of a key by-election later this month. Read More: UK plans stricter social media rules protect children online According to media reports, the proposal follows a […]
Malaysia introduces social media age restrictions for minors
Malaysia has introduced new regulations preventing children under the age of 16 from creating accounts on major social media platforms, as part of efforts to strengthen online safety and protect minors from harmful digital content. Read More: Malaysia to ban social media for under-16 users from next year The new rules took effect on Monday and require social […]
Roblox introduces AI-powered chat rephrasing to curb offensive language
Roblox has announced a new real-time, AI-powered chat rephrasing feature designed to automatically replace offensive language with more appropriate alternatives. The company unveiled the feature on Thursday, highlighting it as a major upgrade to its existing text filter system. Read More: Apple reportedly planning to turn Siri into AI chatbot in iOS 27 Previously, Roblox’s chat […]
Instagram to alert parents over teen self-harm searches
Instagram announced on Thursday that it will begin notifying parents if their teen repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related content, as governments around the world increase pressure on social media platforms to improve child safety. Read More: Instagram empowers users with smarter feed control The platform, owned by Meta Platforms, said the alerts will apply […]
EU orders probe into Grok AI images on X
BRUSSELS: The European Union has ordered an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X over concerns that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, has been used to disseminate illegal and harmful content, following widespread public outrage over manipulated sexualised images. Read More: AI chatbot Grok spreads false claims about Bondi Beach hero The European Commission […]
UK weighs social media age ban to shield children online
Britain is considering a series of new measures to strengthen online protections for children, including the possibility of banning social media for those below a certain age, the government said on Monday. The proposals follow growing global concerns about the impact of digital platforms and screen time on children’s development and mental health. Read More: […]