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Lesson: The Dark Side of AI
The audiovisual lesson, The Dark Side of AI, is based on a 10-minute video addressing risks such as deepfake calls, fraudulent videos, deepnudes, and forming relationships with AI chatbots and digital personas.
Through expert commentary and real-life examples, the video encourages discussion about digital safety, critical thinking, and the value of real human relationships, as well as empathy and the courage to speak up when something feels wrong.
Online Safety Code
On 21 October 2024, Coimisiún na Meán published and adopted its first Online Safety Code, following extensive public and stakeholder consultation, as well as engagement with its recently established Youth Advisory Committee. The code applies binding obligations to designated video-sharing platform services and gives practical effect to the requirements as set out in Article 28b of Directive 2018/1808/EU (revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive).
Interstate treaty on the protection of minors in the media
The German Interstate Treaty on the Protection of Human Dignity and the Protection of Minors in Broadcasting and in Telemedia (JMStV) came into force as an interstate treaty between the German federal states on 1 April 2003. It defines the standards of protection for broadcasting and telemedia. On 7 November 2020, amendments to the Interstate Treaty on the Protection of Minors in the Media (JMStV) came into force.
Audiovisual Media Services Directive
The rules to protect children from seeing illegal or harmful audiovisual content and inappropriate advertising on television also apply to video-sharing platforms, like YouTube. These cover user- generated videos and, for example, advertisements promoting alcohol, tobacco, food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar. There are also rules on product placement, television advertising and teleshopping in and around children’s programmes. The obligations for video-sharing platforms (Article 28b of AVMSD) aim to protect all users even more from certain illegal content (e.g.
Public consultation on appropriate age verification systems
In 2024, the Spanish National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) opened a public consultation inviting public opinion on whether the age verification systems used by video platforms in Spain effectively prevent minors under the age of 18 from accessing harmful content such as pornography and gratuitous violence. The public consultation aims to gather comments and input from stakeholders on the applicable criteria for ensuring the suitability of these age verification systems.
Regulatory Code Regarding Audiovisual Content
The two legal “pillars” which form the basis of the audiovisual regulations: include 1. Audiovisual law number 504/2002 and 2. The Regulatory Code Regarding Audiovisual Content, which was adopted by CNA in 2006. These pillars contain the main principles regarding the “rules” of the audiovisual sector in Romania, and there are a number of other laws and regulations which apply – all of which can be found on the CNA site. Romania’s Regulatory Code of the Audiovisual Content contains provisions aimed at protecting children from depictions of violence and pornography.
Swedish Radio and Television Act
The Swedish Radio and Television Act (2010:696) contains provisions aimed at protecting children from depictions of violence and pornography. These regulations apply to on-demand services.
Ireland's online safety code - a guide for parents
Digiseadme andmine lapsele: soovitused kokkulepeteks“- Giving a digital device to a child: recommendations for agreements
An informational video for parents that provides recommendations on how to support your child's safe use of digital devices.
Nutivahendi andmine lapsele: ohutus - Giving a smart device to a child: safety
An informational video for parents that provides recommendations when a parent decides to give their child a smart device. The recommendations concern protecting smart device and the information on it, safe behavior on the internet, and how to avoid excessive use of your smart device and the internet.
