The announcement comes after the UK government cracked down on Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot after it generated non-consensual sexualised images.
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UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 5126
Spain moves to enact a youth social media ban
Australia became the first country to prohibit under-16s from holding accounts on selected social media apps in December 2025.
India also considers age-based limits on social media
While recommendations in the survey are not binding, they are taken under consideration and are discussed by the country’s government.
Smartphones, social media drive travel decisions for Indians, says travel report
From apps to online reviews, Indian travellers are blending digital tools with personal insights to design smart, customized journeys. Indian …
Op-Ed: The Wild West of Social Media – Economic Free Speech, Brand Safety, and the Looming Financial Risks
Konstantin Vladimirovich Tserazov, a seasoned fintech expert and former Senior Vice President at Otkritie Bank; examines in more detail the …
UBQT on a mission to truly ‘reconnect’ people with its disruptive new social media app
CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Jonathan L. Hasson and Lara Varjabedian, the co-founders of new social media application …
GoDaddy Shares Insights for Businesses to Maximise Benefits of Social Media
GoDaddy Shares Insights for Businesses to Maximise Benefits of Social Media.
Technologist Ian Khan calls for governments to regulate social media companies
Ian Khan, technologist, inventor and filmmaker for Government Experience (GX Now), spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker, about the corrosive role social media is playing in all aspects of our lives, and how governments really need to step in to regulate ‘Big Tech’ in order to take back some control.
Snap shares reliable tips to prevent coronavirus with new creative tools
Snap has rolled out new creative tools to help keep people stay informed and be aware about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Facebook to launch Arabic third-party fact-checking
Facebook announced that it will be launching third-party fact-checking in Arabic across the MENA region in partnership with Fatabyyano, an …