The technology secretary spoke to Sky News ahead of new requirements, to be announced, for platforms to protect children from harmful content including bullying, violence, and dangerous stunts.

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Tech bosses threatened with jail as government cracks down on children's access to social media

Tech giants are warned they will be punished if they break the new rules to keep children safe online as Ofcom prepares to bring in new guidance for social media firms

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Social media firms set to use facial recognition to check kids' ages under plans

As many as 60 percent of 8 to 11-year-olds have social media profiles – equivalent to 1.6 million children in the UK.

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How UK watchdog plans to 'drive out' children from social media sites

Analysts see a chance for behavior change and more transparency in data collection Even before being approved by the Australian Parliament at the end of November, after months of debates and a vote criticized for having taken place at the cash register, the law banning social networks for children under 16 left more doubts than certainties to the public and the technology sector. The companies claim that there are no viable means to enforce the …

Analistas veem chance para mudança de comportamento e mais transparência na coleta de dados Mesmo antes de ser aprovada pelo Parlamento australiano no final de novembro, após meses de debates e uma votação criticada por ter ocorrido a toque de caixa, a lei que veta redes sociais para menores de 16 anos deixava mais dúvidas do que certezas ao público e ao setor de tecnologia. As empresas alegam que não há meios viáveis para aplicar a proibição, e…

Para Big Techs, lei de redes sociais na Austrália 'isola' jovens, mas debate pode trazer melhorias às plataformas

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Watchdog will make apps use facial recognition and other age checks to identify children

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Social media firms to be forced to ‘drive out’ under-age users

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Here you can find information on the topic of "Internet". Read now "London: Tech bosses who don't protect children jailed".

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Internet“. Lesen Sie jetzt „London: Haft für Tech-Bosse, die Kinder nicht schützen“.

Internet: London: Haft für Tech-Bosse, die Kinder nicht schützen

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Internet: London: Tech bosses who don't protect children jailed

In order to protect children from harmful content on social networks, the online regulator Ofcom (UK) will deploy age-checking measures using facial recognition technology.

Nhằm bảo vệ trẻ em khỏi các nội dung độc hại trên mạng xã hội, cơ quan quản lý trực tuyến Ofcom (Anh) sẽ triển khai các biện pháp kiểm tra độ tuổi bằng công nghệ nhận diện khuôn mặt.

Anh áp dụng công nghệ để giám sát trẻ em sử dụng mạng xã hội

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UK uses technology to monitor children's use of social media

Strict controls, draconian penalties: British tech minister Peter Kyle wants to enforce tough measures against social media companies. These are intended to better protect young users from problematic content.

Strenge Kontrollen, drakonische Strafen: Der britische Techminister Peter Kyle will harte Maßnahmen gegen Social-Media-Konzerne durchsetzen. Die sollen junge Nutzer besser vor problematischen Inhalten schützen.

Social-Media-Kontrollen: Großbritannien plant harte Maßnahmen gegen Plattformen ohne Jugendschutz

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Social media controls: Britain plans tough measures against platforms without youth protection

Countries around the world deal with social media and its effect on children in very different ways. Australia bans it completely for those under 16. The UK will not go that far, explains Technology Minister Kyle. However, companies face hefty fines and employees even face imprisonment.

Weltweit gehen Staaten ganz unterschiedlich mit Social Media und ihrer Wirkung auf Kinder um. Australien verbietet es gänzlich für unter 16-Jährige. So weit werde Großbritannien nicht gehen, erklärt Technologieminister Kyle. Unternehmen drohen aber saftige Strafen, Mitarbeitern sogar Haft.

Bei fehlendem Kinderschutz: Britische Regierung droht Social-Media-Mitarbeitern mit Haft

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If child protection is lacking: British government threatens social media employees with imprisonment

The British media regulator will soon announce stricter rules for social media platforms. The responsible minister has already given a foretaste.

Bald will die britische Medienaufsicht strengere Regeln für Social-Media-Plattformen bekanntgeben. Der zuständige Minister gibt schon mal einen Vorgeschmack.

Tech bosses threatened with jail as government cracks down on children's access to social media

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