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The European Commission has formally charged TikTok with violating EU online safety rules, citing design features that expose minors to cyberbullying and predators. The ByteDance platform could face fines up to 6% of global revenue.
A US appeals court has blocked Texas from enforcing a requirement that social media platforms monitor and filter content promoting self-harm and other dangers. The ruling prioritizes federal liability protections for tech firms over state child safety efforts.
A 15-year-old Florida plaintiff has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta Platforms just days before a Los Angeles trial was set to begin. The case was one of thousands consolidated in California alleging social media platforms are designed to addict children.
TikTok has settled a high-profile lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager alleging social media caused severe mental health damage, with only Meta and Snapchat remaining as defendants in the case heading to trial this month.
YouTube has filed an appeal against a California jury verdict that found the platform negligent in contributing to a 20-year-old woman's social media addiction. The company contests the US$3 million damages award and the classification of its service as social media.
The European Commission has formally charged Meta Platforms with violating digital regulations by deploying addictive design features on Instagram and Facebook, including autoplay and infinite scroll, demanding structural changes or face substantial fines.
TikTok has reached a settlement in principle with a 15-year-old Florida boy who sued the platform over alleged mental health damage. The agreement comes as social media firms face thousands of addiction-related cases nationwide.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has warned technology companies that non-compliance with age-verification mandates under the Online Safety Act 2025 will trigger penalties of up to RM10 million, signalling stricter enforcement ahead.
The encrypted messaging app Telegram has drawn regulatory fire from governments globally, including India, Russia, France, and Brazil, over allegations it fails to prevent criminal activity and enables extremism.
India's Delhi High Court has rejected Telegram's legal challenge to a temporary ban imposed by the government to prevent the spread of allegedly leaked medical entrance exam questions through the messaging platform.
India blocked Telegram in June citing concerns the platform enabled NEET exam fraud, triggering a legal challenge and accusations of misrepresented discussions between the government and the messaging app.