X se compromete a acelerar a análise de conteúdo de ódio no Reino Unido

15 de maio de 2026

Reportado por IA

A Ofcom anunciou que o X prometeu agilizar o tratamento de denúncias de conteúdo de ódio e terrorista no Reino Unido. A plataforma analisará esse tipo de material em uma média de 24 horas e banirá contas vinculadas a atividades terroristas ilegais.

Os compromissos surgem após preocupações com o aumento do discurso de ódio na plataforma desde sua mudança de nome, anteriormente Twitter. O X afirmou que avaliará 85 por cento do conteúdo de ódio denunciado em, no máximo, 48 horas e colaborará com especialistas britânicos em questões relacionadas ao terrorismo. Contas que publiquem conteúdo terrorista ilegal, operadas por ou para grupos terroristas, terão seu acesso bloqueado no país.

Sweden secures EU fast-track for law against gang recruitment

16 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada 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 maio 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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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 março 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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