Yesterday

Australia plans to introduce legislation banning children from social media, with a minimum age limit potentially set between 14 and 16 years old. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cited mental health concerns and the need for real-world experiences as motivations. The government will conduct age verification trials, though experts question the technical feasibility of enforcing such bans. Critics warn that excluding young people from digital spaces could be harmful, suggesting that regulating platforms might be more effective than restricting youth access.READ FULL

South Korean schools are facing a crisis of AI-generated deepfake porn, with thousands of victims reporting abuse. Perpetrators, often teenage boys, use stolen selfies to create explicit images of classmates and teachers, sharing them in Telegram chatrooms. Despite a police crackdown, prosecution rates remain low. Victims struggle to get justice due to lax laws and victim-blaming attitudes. Activists say the issue is exacerbated by the country’s fast internet speeds and inadequate legal protections for women targeted by cyber violence.READ FULL