Brazilian Man Travels 1,200 Miles for Online Girlfriend Only to Discover She Was AI
A 49-year-old construction worker in Brazil sold all his possessions and traveled 1,200 miles to meet his online girlfriend, only to discover she was an AI creation.
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TikTok Sued Over Alleged Restrictions in Kano, Kaduna, Others
A Nigerian foundation has dragged TikTok to court over alleged restrictions on users in parts of Northern Nigeria. The Foundation for Digital Justice and Sustainable Development filed the suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The group accused TikTok of restricting or geoblocking users in Kano, Kaduna, Kebbi and Sokoto states. It filed the…
TikTok Agrees to $100m Teen Safety Settlement in Alabama
TikTok agrees to pay Alabama $100m and introduce stricter teen safety rules, including time limits, age checks and fewer notifications. TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million over claims involving teen safety. The deal also introduces stricter rules for young users. The settlement helps TikTok avoid a trial that was due to…
Norway plans social media ban for children under 16
Norway is preparing new rules that could block children under 16 from using social media. Norway said it will present a bill to parliament by the end of the year that would ban children from using social media until they turn 16. The proposed law would place responsibility on technology companies to verify users’ ages…