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Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’

Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.” Speaking at the opening of the Danish parliament, Frederiksen said her government would propose a ban that also gives parents the option to approve social media use from age …

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Egypt Independent October 12, 2025

Social media platforms are using what you create for artificial intelligence . Here’s how to opt out

New York CNN — OpenAI has claimed that creating ChatGPT would have been impossible without using copyrighted works. LinkedIn is using user resumes to polish up its artificial intelligence model. And Snapchat says if you use a certain AI feature, it might put your face in an ad. These days, people’s social media posts — …

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Egypt Independent September 23, 2024

Egypt to block unlicensed digital and satellite platforms within three months

In a move to regulate the media landscape and promote ethical content, the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) has issued a decision to block all unlicensed digital and satellite platforms within three months if they fail to regularize their status and obtain the necessary licenses. During a phone interview on the “In the Evening …

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Egypt Independent June 14, 2024