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SOCIAL MEDIA
Australia moves to ban social media for under-16 s
In a groundbreaking move, Australia’s government has announced a proposed social media ban for children under 16. The legislation – a result of growing concerns from both parents and researchers – aims to eliminate the social and psychological harm facilitated by early exposure to online platforms. The ban will apply to children already on social media, and no exceptions will be made for those who have parental
consent. While there will be no penalties for under-16s who break this ban, it’s up to Australia’s eSafety commissioner and the social media platforms to enforce it. Like the TikTok ban in the US, this regulation is controversial, with some arguing that educating minors on online safety might be of better use. At the time of writing, the legislation has not passed, but if it does it will be another 12 months before taking effect.
INDUSTRY EFFICIENT ACQUISITION
Avid has officially acquired Wolftech Broadcast Solutions, which specialises in cloud-based multiplatform planning and publishing. Combined with Avid’s digital-first, end-to-end media solution, Wolftech will continue to offer news organisations an efficient workflow management system with centralised communication and an open framework.
VOD
LG ON DEMAND LG Electronics and Rakuten TV have partnered to provide LG Movies & TV – a new VOD service available on select LG TVs throughout the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. The app-based platform offers rental and purchase of over 6000 titles, including Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Dune: Part Two .
AUDIO
ADVANCED AUDIO TVN Live Production has launched the TVN-Ü8UHD, its most powerful OB van to date. Powered by Lawo’s AoIP technology, this state-of-the-art vehicle is designed to handle complex UHD/HDR and 3D audio requirements. The van features two mc² mixing consoles, Lawo’s Virtual Studio Manager and IP Broadcast Control and Workflow Solution.
CYBERSECURITY
HLB’s fifth Cybersecurity Report
For the fifth year, HLB has released its Cybersecurity Report, providing annual insights from over 600 senior IT professionals. The report went back to basics, exploring the fundamental security practices worth implementing in our increasingly online world. Of those surveyed, 92% reported recurrent
cyberattacks, signalling a need for organisational resilience and good ‘cyber hygiene.’ These attacks included third-party breaches, emphasising the importance of vendor compliance with regulations. The report also highlighted the additional challenges associated with AI, noting that only
30% of respondents had instated AI-related security measures so far. Although it stressed growing concerns about cybersecurity, the HLB report proved positive overall, with most organisations considering cyber compliance a priority and having existing response plans in place.
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