EU tech bastion Ireland brings in new rules to crack down on X, TikTok – POLITICO

Lawmakers in the European Parliament will address the topic of online safety, with plans to implement measures like a minimum age for social media use and stricter regulations for porn sites. Ireland’s Media Minister emphasized the importance of accountability for video sharing platforms to protect users, especially children, online. Platforms must adhere to new rules by November 19, with potential fines of up to €20 million or 10% of annual turnover for noncompliance.

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