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EU proposes a 13-year-old minimum to access social media without parental supervision, while under-13s would have time-limited, supervised access; the plan would phase in age-based restrictions across online services and assess which platforms pose risks to minors.
A man who paid $80,000 in cash for a new Ford truck faced issues with the vehicle and was denied a rental car at the dealership due to being under 25, despite his loyalty and payment method. He criticized the dealership's policies and customer service, highlighting the age restriction for rentals and suggesting loyalty should warrant exceptions. The situation sparked debate about rental age policies and customer treatment.
YouTube is updating its policies to more strictly age-restrict videos featuring realistic human violence in gaming, online gambling, and social casino content, starting November 17, to better align with industry standards and protect younger audiences.
Starting November 17, YouTube will tighten rules on violent and gambling content, including age restrictions on graphic gaming videos and stricter online gambling regulations, with reviews and potential removals of existing videos to ensure compliance.
YouTube is updating its policies to age-restrict more video game content depicting graphic violence, especially scenes involving realistic human characters and mass violence, to protect younger viewers. The new rules, effective November 17th, will also limit content related to online gambling involving digital goods. Creators can modify their videos to avoid restrictions by blurring or avoiding certain scenes.
Australia is set to implement a world-first law banning social media access for children under 16, following its passage in the Senate. The law, which has faced criticism from social media companies and some lawmakers, will require platforms to prevent underage users from creating accounts within a year or face hefty fines. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports the law as a measure to protect young people's wellbeing, while critics argue it may be rushed and ineffective. The implementation details, including age verification methods, are still being determined.
Australia has implemented a new policy banning social media use for individuals under the age of 16. This move aims to address concerns about the impact of social media on young people's mental health and privacy. The decision has sparked debate over its effectiveness and the potential challenges in enforcing such a ban.
Australia is proposing legislation to set a minimum age of 16 for social media use, holding platforms accountable for compliance. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the plan, citing concerns over children's online safety. The law, if passed, would take effect a year later, requiring platforms like Facebook and TikTok to prevent access by younger users. While some support the move, critics argue it could drive social media use underground and hinder access to mental health resources. The government is also trialing age-restriction technologies to guide implementation.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed a progressive ban on cigarettes, starting with raising the minimum age for purchasing cigarettes and gradually increasing it each year. The aim is to prevent young people from taking up smoking, as the majority of smokers start before the age of 20. The policy would not criminalize smoking and would only apply to citizens living in England. Currently, the minimum age to purchase cigarettes in the UK is 18.
California lawmakers have approved a resolution proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom calling for a convention to add an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to raise the minimum age to purchase a gun from 18 to 21, require universal background checks, institute a waiting period, and ban civilians from buying assault weapons. However, amending the Constitution is a difficult process, requiring either two-thirds of state legislatures or a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Congress. Concerns have been raised about the possibility of a convention leading to other amendments, and it remains to be seen if the resolution can gain enough support from other states.
Starting Monday, a new gun reform law in Colorado will prohibit people under the age of 21 from purchasing firearms, with exceptions for certain groups. Local gun shops and shooting ranges express concerns about the law's impact on individuals' ability to protect themselves, while gun groups, including the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, have filed lawsuits arguing that the law is unconstitutional. Supporters of the legislation argue that it is meant to protect young people and improve public safety by limiting access to guns.
An upcoming "furry" convention in Florida will restrict its attendees to adults over 18 in response to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' law prohibiting children from attending "adult live entertainment." The Protection of Children Act (SB 1438) specifically prohibits a person from "knowingly admitting a child to an adult live performance." The furry organization judged their own convention to be potentially violating a law meant to prevent the sexualization of children. Many furries are marginalized in some way, and the community attracts those who are "marginalized." Despite this year's age policy, Megaplex remained optimistic that circumstances could change in 2024.
A 13-year-old boy from Columbus died after overdosing on over-the-counter medicine while attempting a TikTok challenge. The challenge involved taking 12-14 pills of Benadryl to create a hallucination, but the boy took more than that. His family is warning other parents to keep an eye on their children's phone usage and to talk to them about the dangers of social media challenges. They are also trying to get lawmakers to put an age restriction on buying medicine like Benadryl and for social media platforms like TikTok to have age restrictions.