Latest news with #CoimisiunnaMean
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Irish watchdog threatens Elon Musk's X over adult content controls
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Ireland's media watchdog, acting on behalf of the EU, has warned Elon Musk 's social network X that it must enact rules to restrict children's access to adult content by Friday or "face action".The regulator, Coimisiun na Mean, is tasked by the European Union with overseeing compliance by tech giants including X, Meta and TikTok , which all have European headquarters in the Irish authority formally adopted an Online Safety Code in October -- following consultation with the European Commission -- introducing binding rules to protect EU users of video-sharing platforms from harmful were given nine months before the more detailed provisions of the code came into force to allow time for any IT changes that may have been rules, which came into force this week, included an obligation for video-sharing platforms that allow pornography to use effective age assurance to ensure that children are not normally able to access also prohibit the uploading of content such as cyberbullying, the promotion of self-harm, suicide, eating disorders or dangerous challenges, as well as pornography and all the platforms based in Ireland, X is the only one that allows a statement sent to AFP on Thursday, the regulator said that X, formerly Twitter, has not so far complied with the an initial review, the watchdog said it "cannot see any evidence of measures taken to comply with the age assurance requirement"."Non-compliance is a serious matter which can lead to sanctions including significant financial penalties," it said.X did not immediately reply to an AFP request for to the code, breaches carry fines of up to 10 percent of a platform's annual turnover or up to 20 million euros ($23.5 million) -- whichever is regulator also said on Thursday it had "further concerns" about X's compliance with some of the other rules "including but not limited to, the availability of parental controls".It said it "will take further action" if X does not provide evidence of compliance with the code by also said it is continuing to review the compliance of other designated video-sharing platforms to assess their compliance "and will take any further supervisory, investigative or enforcement action required".
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Irish watchdog warns X over adult content controls
DUBLIN: Ireland's media watchdog has issued a stern warning to Elon Musk's social media platform X, demanding stricter controls to prevent children from accessing adult content. The regulator, Coimisiun na Mean, acting on behalf of the European Union, set a Friday deadline for compliance or risk facing penalties. The Online Safety Code, adopted in October after consultations with the European Commission, imposes binding rules on video-sharing platforms to protect users from harmful content. Platforms were given nine months to adjust their systems before enforcement began this week. Key provisions include mandatory age verification for pornography and bans on cyberbullying, promotion of self-harm, dangerous challenges, and violent content. While other Irish-based platforms like Meta and TikTok comply, X remains the only one permitting adult material without sufficient safeguards. The regulator stated that X has not yet demonstrated compliance with age assurance requirements. 'Non-compliance is a serious matter which can lead to sanctions including significant financial penalties,' it warned. Fines could reach up to 10% of annual turnover or €20 million, whichever is higher. Additional concerns were raised about X's lack of parental controls. The watchdog said it 'will take further action' if evidence of compliance is not provided by Friday. Investigations into other platforms are ongoing, with further enforcement possible. – AFP
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Irish watchdog threatens X over adult content controls
DUBLIN: Ireland's media watchdog, acting on behalf of the EU, has warned Elon Musk's social network X that it must enact rules to restrict children's access to adult content by Friday or "face action". The regulator, Coimisiun na Mean, is tasked by the European Union with overseeing compliance by tech giants including X, Meta and TikTok, which all have European headquarters in the Irish capital. The authority formally adopted an Online Safety Code in October -- following consultation with the European Commission -- introducing binding rules to protect EU users of video-sharing platforms from harmful content. Platforms were given nine months before the more detailed provisions of the code came into force to allow time for any IT changes that may have been needed. The rules, which came into force this week, included an obligation for video-sharing platforms that allow pornography to use effective age assurance to ensure that children are not normally able to access it. They also prohibit the uploading of content such as cyberbullying, the promotion of self-harm, suicide, eating disorders or dangerous challenges, as well as pornography and violence. Of all the platforms based in Ireland, X is the only one that allows pornography. In a statement sent to AFP on Thursday, the regulator said that X, formerly Twitter, has not so far complied with the rules. After an initial review, the watchdog said it "cannot see any evidence of measures taken to comply with the age assurance requirement". "Non-compliance is a serious matter which can lead to sanctions including significant financial penalties," it said. X did not immediately reply to an AFP request for comment. According to the code, breaches carry fines of up to 10 percent of a platform's annual turnover or up to 20 million euros ($23.5 million) -- whichever is greater. The regulator also said on Thursday it had "further concerns" about X's compliance with some of the other rules "including but not limited to, the availability of parental controls". It said it "will take further action" if X does not provide evidence of compliance with the code by Friday. It also said it is continuing to review the compliance of other designated video-sharing platforms to assess their compliance "and will take any further supervisory, investigative or enforcement action required".
Irish Independent
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Media regulator has ‘full arsenal of tools' to tackle online child sex material
Ireland's media regulator says it has a 'full arsenal of tools' to target social media sites that publish and promote child sex abuse material and AI-generated sex abuse images. Coimisiun na Mean, which published a three-year strategy and a 2025 work programme on Thursday, said that sex abuse images appearing online are increasing in their prevalence. Niamh Hodnett, the coimisiun's online safety commissioner, said it holds social media platforms to account under the Online Safety Framework. Child sex abuse material is covered by the Digital Services Act (DSA).
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Disturbing AI-generated child sex abuse material ‘increasing in prevalence' as new media watchdog makes protection vow
IRELAND'S new media watchdog has warned about the rise of AI-generated child sex abuse images online. Coimisiun na Mean today launched its first three-year strategy as they vowed to protect children online and clamp down on disinformation. Advertisement The new State body will also roll out a media campaign to advise the public how to identify and report The Coimisiun was set up by the last The watchdog has this week published its first long-term plan as they look to make both online and broadcast media a safer place for children. Speaking at the launch of the plan today, Commissioner Niamh Hodnett issued a stark warning about an increase in child sex abuse images – in particular images created with Advertisement Read more on AI She said: 'There are two types we are concerned about, one is self-generated by 'The other we are concerned about is AI-generated child sex abuse material which has been made by artificial intelligence. 'Both are increasing in prevalence and we are very concerned about that.' Coimisiun na Mean has identified child protection as one of the key areas in their first three-year plan. Advertisement Most read in News Tech Live Blog In a section laying out how they will do this, the Commission say they will take on They will also run a campaign advising the public on how to make a complaint about illegal or harmful content they see online. Deepfakes more 'sophisticated' and dangerous than ever as AI expert warns of six upgrades that let them trick your eyes On disinformation, the Commission will team up with other EU regulators and State bodies, such as Executive Chair of Coimisiun na Mean, Jeremy Godfrey, said protecting young people and clamping down on disinformation were key objectives. Advertisement He said: 'Our six outcomes are ambitious and reflect our commitment to the regulation, support, and development of a media landscape that underpins fundamental rights and fosters an open, democratic and pluralistic society. 'As Ireland's media landscape evolves, we feel a unique responsibility to ensure that we shape the changing media environment to better serve Irish audiences, to uphold fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, and to protect people, especially children, from harm.'' The State body has identified six key areas it wants to focus on; children, democracy, trust, Irish culture, diversity and public safety. The Commission will promote the creation of Irish educational and cultural material specifically designed for children. Advertisement The Commission has also started preparing for the presidential election later this year where they will focus on protecting democracy and combatting disinformation in the campaign. 1 Ireland new media watchdog has warned about the rise of AI-generated child sex abuse images online
