Cyberpunk.gg — Cultural DynamicsCultural Dynamics covers how technology reshapes human behavior, social structures, and the information environment through platforms, algorithms, and disinformation.https://cyberpunk.gg/Curbing social media to protect kids online could backfirehttps://www.salon.com/2026/04/16/curbing-social-media-to-protect-kids-online-could-backfire/https://www.salon.com/2026/04/16/curbing-social-media-to-protect-kids-online-could-backfire/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:37:10 GMTWhat are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/apr/16/uk-government-plans-regulate-social-media-under-16shttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/apr/16/uk-government-plans-regulate-social-media-under-16sUK ministers consider under-16 social media restrictions including bans and app limits after PM Starmer warns tech CEOs that current practices endanger children. Starmer met executives from Meta, TikTok, Google, and X to demand action. Plans build on global pressure for tighter platform governance to curb harms.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:37:08 GMTMalaysia's content creators battle AI abuse as deepfakes, scam ads spread onlinehttps://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350193/malaysias-content-creators-battle-ai-abuse-deepfakes-scam-ads-spread-online?utm_source=rss_feedhttps://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350193/malaysias-content-creators-battle-ai-abuse-deepfakes-scam-ads-spread-online?utm_source=rss_feedMalaysian content creators face AI-driven harms including deepfake nudes, cloned voices, and scam ads using stolen likenesses. Experts warned at Kuala Lumpur conference on artistic freedom amid rising abuse. Southeast Asian advocates call for protections as technology outpaces safeguards.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:37:04 GMTEU launches free age-check app, tells social media platforms no more excuses on kids safetyhttps://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/eu-launches-free-age-check-app-tells-social-media-platforms-no-more-excuses-on-kids-safety-2896985-2026-04-16?utm_source=rsshttps://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/eu-launches-free-age-check-app-tells-social-media-platforms-no-more-excuses-on-kids-safety-2896985-2026-04-16?utm_source=rssEuropean Union launched a free age-check app for social media platforms to verify users under 18. Officials stated platforms can no longer cite technical barriers to child protection measures. The tool aims to enable compliance with upcoming safety regulations across member states.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:37:04 GMT