Why were online safeguards for teenagers dropped?

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English - June 13, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Coimisiún na Meán has dropped two proposals aimed at protecting teenagers online after opposition from Google and a representative group for Big Tech. The proposals included a ban on under-18s live-streaming content or viewing live-streamed content without parental permission.

Ciara spoke with Philip Arneill, Head of Education with Cybersafe Kids, about the implications of this decision.