Top News: POTUS calls for kids' online safety, Yahoo pulls out of China, and more

Biden demands better online safety for kids

In his first State of the Union address, President Biden drew attention towards improving children's privacy and safety online. He called for better rules for children’s privacy, a ban on targeted advertising to children, and the need for social media companies to design their products with child safety in mind. Read More

China prohibits algorithmic discrimination

China implemented the Internet Information Service Algorithmic Recommendation Management Provisions to prohibit algorithmic discrimination across Chinese industries. The new regulations will ban companies from using personal characteristics to offer personalized pricing and also allow users to opt out of algorithm-based recommendations. Read More

Yahoo Mail pulls out of China

Amid claims of increasingly challenging business and legal environment in China, Yahoo Mail became the latest company to cease operations in the country. The company informed users about shifting to alternative email providers, download contacts, schedules, and other important content. Read More