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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The toughest job facing the new head of Ofcom: tackling the blatantly partisan GB News | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity strengthens as it confronts Trump, while the Ofcom chair selection reveals government attitudes towards online regulation.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Age bans won't save kids from social media. Design mandates might - Silicon Canals

Children under 16 spend nearly five hours daily on social media, prompting a reevaluation of online regulation and corporate accountability.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Child abuse material systemic' on Elon Musk's X amid Grok scandal, Australian online safety regulator warned

Australia's eSafety commissioner warned X that child sexual exploitation material is more systemic and accessible on the platform than any other mainstream service, despite Elon Musk's 2022 commitment to prioritize child exploitation removal.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Musk's X probed by UK over Grok's thousands of sexualized images

Nations including the UK, France and India have condemned xAI's Grok chatbot, accusing it of illegally creating sexualized images of people without their consent. The US and Japan are by far X's largest markets by active users, followed by Indonesia, India and the UK, according to the data and analytics provider DataReportal. The governments of the three latter nations have now all chastised xAI, with Indonesia going as far as to temporarily block access to Grok.
UK news
#roblox
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
US news

Texas AG sues Roblox, accusing it of prioritizing 'pixel pedophiles' over child safety | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
US news

Texas AG sues Roblox, accusing it of prioritizing 'pixel pedophiles' over child safety | TechCrunch

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World news
fromSocial Media Today
5 months ago

China and Korea Look to Curb Creator Influence on Sensitive Topcs

China mandates professional credentials for creators covering sensitive topics; South Korea may bar foreigners who post hateful or derogatory content from entering the country.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Shein opens Paris store as officials move to suspend website DW 11/05/2025

France is moving to suspend Shein's online platform until the company complies with laws after concerns over 'childlike' sex doll listings following a Paris store opening.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

More in common than divides us': readers call for unity after Manchester attack

British readers urge active community solidarity, interfaith support, remembrance, and tougher online regulation to confront antisemitism while avoiding political opportunism and polarization.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Monday briefing: Why opponents of the Online Safety Act aren't on Jimmy Savile's side'

The Online Safety Act enforces strict age verification and enhances regulatory powers to protect online users, but raises concerns about censorship and free speech.
#child-safety
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Ofcom head says age checks are really big moment' for children's online safety

Age verification checks are a significant step toward protecting children from online harmful content.
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago
Privacy technologies

Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Texas has enacted a bill mandating age verification for app downloads by minors, despite opposition from tech giants Apple and Google.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Texas has enacted a bill mandating age verification for app downloads by minors, despite opposition from tech giants Apple and Google.
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

YouTube should not be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban, eSafety commissioner says

YouTube should be included in the social media ban for under-16s to address potential harms, says the eSafety commissioner.
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

Republicans are barreling toward remaking the internet

It shows the chamber can work on something important, that no one let partisanship get in the way of passing this important legislation.
Parenting
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 year ago

Greece launches state app to limit children's screen time DW 05/05/2025

Greece launches 'Kids Wallet' app for parents to monitor children's online activities and confirm their ages.
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