Children under the age of 2 should not be exposed to any screens, Swedish public health authorities said, part of a growing effort to limit phone use by youngsters.
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South Korean Teenagers Detained Over Deepfake Sexual Images
The country has been hit by a wave of sexually explicit videos and pictures that have spread online, prompting the authorities to launch a sweeping investigation.
Order to Block Elon Musk’s X in Brazil Is Upheld
Mr. Musk has criticized the blackout of the social network in Brazil as a campaign by a single, crusading justice. On Monday, four other justices affirmed the ruling.
Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill
Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you.
Why Brazil Banned X
To combat disinformation, Brazil gave one judge broad power to police the internet. Now, after he blocked X, some are wondering whether that was a good idea.
Brazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court Orders
The social network began to go dark in the nation of 200 million, the result of an escalating fight between Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge over what can be said online.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight
The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.
Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?
The indictment of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.
How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man
Pavel Durov’s anti-establishment streak helped him create one of the world’s biggest online platforms, which emphasizes free speech. It also put a target on his back.
Nepal Lifts Ban on TikTok, in a Likely Overture to China
The move signaled that Nepal’s new prime minister, who has cultivated ties with China, would continue on that path.