platform accountability
NCW Proposes Comprehensive Cyber Law Reforms to Protect Women from Digital Harassment and Deepfakes
Nov 05, 2025 06:09 am CST
India's National Commission for Women has submitted a groundbreaking report recommending over 200 changes to cyber laws, including mandatory removal of non-consensual content within 12 hours, recognition of deepfakes as offenses, and creation of victim compensation funds. These reforms aim to address the alarming 31.2% increase in cybercrimes nationwide, with women facing disproportionate impacts from digital harassment and exploitation.
The New Victorian Internet: How Social Media Restrictions Are Reshaping Youth Digital Life
Oct 18, 2025 05:30 pm CST
As countries worldwide implement social media age restrictions to protect young minds, a deeper cultural shift emerges that resembles Victorian-era moral control. While Australia leads with under-16 bans and other nations follow suit, these regulations raise important questions about balancing protection with young people's digital agency. Rather than simply restricting access, should we instead hold platforms accountable while recognizing the innovative ways youth navigate and shape digital spaces?