Mexico's new rules will require the three platforms to shield minors from violent and sexual content; regulators now wait to see how it is enforced.
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Hank LedgerA 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.
Hank LedgerThe plain answer is that our data says regulators are waiting to see how it works, and no enforcement details have been published.
Dale BearmanThen I'll tell you how it works.
Dale BearmanOne lone inspector in a lanyard, a flashlight the size of a trombone, searching three billion feeds for a single rude video.
Vera BullockOr a friendly audit! Regulators sit with each platform, ask how it feels about minors, and everybody leaves with a certificate.
Hank LedgerReal regulators usually ask for reports, check age settings and content filters, and can fine companies that fall short.
Hank LedgerWhether Mexico does that is not in our data.
Dale BearmanA report. Written by the platform. About the platform.
Vera BullockAnd the platforms have always said they already protect kids, so the inspector arrives and finds it all done!
Hank LedgerOn a sticky note, I assume. Ask us anything at bbn.live.
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