French Senate backs social media ban for children under 15
What’s next: If the lower house signs off, new accounts would be blocked from Sept. 1 and existing ones shut by January 2027.
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Netflix shares drop nearly 8% after weak third-quarter forecast
What's new: Netflix expects $12.86 billion in Q3 revenue, below Wall Street estimates, and will make its viewing-hours report annual in 2027.
Netflix drops about 10% after weak Q3 outlook despite profit gain
What's new: Netflix projected third-quarter revenue of $12.86 billion and EPS of 82 cents, both below Wall Street estimates.
YouTube settles teen addiction suit ahead of July California trial
What's next: Meta, TikTok and Snap still face a July 27 trial in Los Angeles over claims their platforms harmed minors.
Singapore rolls out S$48 million media fund for AI, digital content
What's next: 117 accredited firms can bid through July 31 for projects aimed at local audiences across social and mobile formats.
Singapore blocks 14 anti-India posts on YouTube, Facebook, X
Police used OCHA to cut access in Singapore, while initial tracing points to platforms based in China.
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Singapore blocks 14 anti-Indian posts linked to China-based platform
Why it matters: Authorities treated the Chinese-language posts as a threat to racial harmony and ordered YouTube, Facebook and X to disable local access.