David August ❌👑11h ago
The UK Government posted about their...attempt to make things safer online. I posted a...revised version: stuff.davidaugust.com/social-media... #satire #SocialMedia #privacy #DigitalSafety #DigitalEthics #tech #age #safety

Social Media to Be Banned for ...
Social Media to Be Banned for Under-16s in Landmark Government Move for More Control

A power grab and embellishment of the surveillance state that is merely being dressed up as an effort to protect people.

David August
David August ❌👑11h ago

The UK Government posted about their...attempt…to make things safer online “for kids.”

I posted a...revised version:

https://stuff.davidaugust.com/social-media-to-be-banned-for-under-16s-in-landmark-government-move-for-more-control/

#satire #SocialMedia #privacy #DigitalSafety #DigitalEthics #tech #age #safety

Social Media to Be Banned for Under-16s in Landmark Government Move for More Control

A power grab and embellishment of the surveillance state that is merely being dressed up as an effort to protect people.

David August
Show threadDavid August ❌👑11h ago

@theshaunwalker Thank you for posting that, you inspired me to write a... revised version:

https://stuff.davidaugust.com/social-media-to-be-banned-for-under-16s-in-landmark-government-move-for-more-control/

#satire #SocialMedia #privacy #DigitalSafety #DigitalEthics #tech #age #safety

Social Media to Be Banned for Under-16s in Landmark Government Move for More Control

A power grab and embellishment of the surveillance state that is merely being dressed up as an effort to protect people.

David August
Tim Green2d ago
AI diet chatbots are offering dangerously incorrect advice to vulnerable teenagers, bypassing safeguards and regulations. The lack of accountability and flawed design pose serious risks to adolescent health and development.
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#HumanInTheLoop #AIinHealthcare #DigitalSafety #YouthWellbeing
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SquaredTech5d ago
Canada's Safe Social Media Act is changing the game. The new law forbids under 16s from using social media and imposes new rules on AI chatbot platforms. Got young ones at home? Be in the know! #CanadaSocialMediaLaw #SafeSocialMediaAct #DigitalSafety Canada's New Social Media Ban for Under-16s: What It Means
https://www.squaredtech.co/canadas-new-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-what-it-means?fsp_sid=11622
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Analyse Podcast5d ago

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CBC Politics6d ago
Ottawa's soon-to-be introduced digital safety bill poised to include a social media ban
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to table legislation as soon as Wednesday which could restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/online-harms-social-media-ban-youth-teens-9.7228651?cmp=rss
CBC Saskatchewan6d ago
Ottawa's soon-to-be introduced digital safety bill poised to include a social media ban
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to table legislation as soon as Wednesday which could restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/online-harms-social-media-ban-youth-teens-9.7228651?cmp=rss
CBC Manitoba6d ago
Ottawa's soon-to-be introduced digital safety bill poised to include a social media ban
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to table legislation as soon as Wednesday which could restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/online-harms-social-media-ban-youth-teens-9.7228651?cmp=rss