X se compromete a una revisión más rápida de contenido de odio en el Reino Unido

15 de mayo de 2026

Reportado por IA

Ofcom anunció que X se ha comprometido a acelerar la gestión de contenido denunciado como odioso y terrorista en el Reino Unido. La plataforma revisará dicho material en un promedio de 24 horas y suspenderá las cuentas vinculadas a actividades terroristas ilegales.

Estos compromisos surgen tras las preocupaciones por el aumento de los discursos de odio en la plataforma desde su cambio de marca tras dejar de ser Twitter. X declaró que evaluará el 85 por ciento del contenido de odio denunciado en un máximo de 48 horas y colaborará con expertos del Reino Unido en temas relacionados con el terrorismo. Las cuentas que publiquen contenido terrorista ilegal operadas por grupos terroristas o para ellos verán restringido su acceso en el país.

Sweden secures EU fast-track for law against gang recruitment

16 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagen generada por IA

The Swedish government has received approval from the EU Commission for a fast-track on a new law forcing social media platforms to remove gang recruitment material within one hour. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer described it as the first such legislation in any EU member state. The law targets the recruitment of children into gangs via platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.

Ethiopian authorities intensify fight against social media disinformation

Ethiopian media authority officials have released a national report highlighting intensified efforts to curb hate speech and disinformation on social media. The report examines high-engagement content on platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, X and YouTube. Authorities emphasize ongoing advancements in monitoring and response mechanisms.

Elon Musk to set up X offices in Kenya in three months, CS Kabogo says

13 de mayo de 2026 Reportado por IA

Kenya's ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo told the Senate that X must open offices in the country within three months to keep its temporary operating licences.

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UK fines Reddit £14.5 million for age verification shortcomings

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Indonesia announces social media ban for under-16 users

Cabinet secretary, communications minister review PP Tunas compliance ahead of rollout

In a follow-up to last month's announcement of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 (PP Tunas)—which restricts children under 16 from high-risk digital platforms starting March 28, 2026—Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya met Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid on Friday evening. They reviewed platform compliance, with the government warning of sanctions for non-compliance.

IT ministry proposes new rules for social media news content

30 de marzo de 2026 Reportado por IA

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released a draft amendment to the IT Rules 2021, bringing news content posted by individual users under the same framework as publishers. Social media platforms must comply with ministry guidelines or face legal action. Comments are invited until April 14.

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