Viewer asks how Mexico will enforce its minors rules

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA viewer on bbn.live asks how Mexico's new rules, which make Meta, TikTok and X shield minors from violent and sexual content, will actually be enforced.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe plain answer is that our data says regulators are waiting to see how it works, and no enforcement details have been published.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThen I'll tell you how it works.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOne lone inspector in a lanyard, a flashlight the size of a trombone, searching three billion feeds for a single rude video.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr a friendly audit! Regulators sit with each platform, ask how it feels about minors, and everybody leaves with a certificate.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorReal regulators usually ask for reports, check age settings and content filters, and can fine companies that fall short.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhether Mexico does that is not in our data.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA report. Written by the platform. About the platform.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd the platforms have always said they already protect kids, so the inspector arrives and finds it all done!

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOn a sticky note, I assume. Ask us anything at bbn.live.

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