Ofcom announced it cannot take further legal action against a pro-suicide forum, linked to over 130 UK deaths, under the Online Safety Act, as the site implemented a geoblock for most UK users. Campaigners criticize the decision, citing continued VPN access.
UK regulator Ofcom has proposed new measures under the Online Safety Act requiring major tech platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube to ban scam advertisers. The proposals aim to prevent fraudulent ads, protect users from scams, and ensure financial service ads have clearance. Failure to comply could result in significant fines.
Indonesia's policy to protect children online has seen millions of suspected underage accounts removed by platforms like TikTok and YouTube. However, critics question the verification of these removals and the reliance on platforms to self-report compliance, raising concerns about genuine safety.
Explorer Scouts are launching new badges in content creation, digital communication, and online safety for 14-18 year olds. The initiative, based on consultations with nearly 3,000 teenagers, aims to equip them with skills for navigating AI, social media, and digital technology.
Meta Platforms, ABD Kongresi'ne lobi yaparak, çocuklara yönelik zararlı içerik ve bağımlılık yaratan özellikler nedeniyle açılan davalarda eyalet yasalarına göre muafiyet talep ediyor. Şirket, KOSA kapsamında "18 yaş altı kişilerin online güvenlik veya mahremiyetiyle ilgili" iddialardan korunmak istiyor.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff shared a selfie with Indian PM Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in France, discussing AI and digital governance. Benioff also met with other tech leaders like Google DeepMind's CEO and European Commission President.
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to ban under-16s from main social media platforms by next spring. The government is shifting its stance on tech industry access to children, prompted by concerns over wellbeing, time spent online, bullying, and AI chatbot misuse.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed a social media ban for under-16s, aiming to enhance online safety. While welcomed by many parents, scientists question the evidence for bans' effectiveness, and campaigners argue it lets social media firms evade platform changes.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, targeting apps like TikTok and Snapchat to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. The ban, expected early next year, aims to follow Australia's model with potential fines for non-compliant platforms, though it faces mixed reactions and potential US opposition.
The UK's Online Safety Bill has passed Parliament, aiming to protect children online by restricting their ability to interact with strangers in online games and going further than any other country in its regulations.
Film director turned online safety campaigner Beeban Kidron discusses the dangers of the digital age for children, her new book "Users," and her frustration with political inaction. She highlights the emotional toll of online abuse and criticizes big tech's influence and government failures to protect users.
A UK government consultation on children's online safety is considering an under-16 ban for "high-risk" social media platforms. While 90% of parents support such a ban, teenagers express mixed opinions, with some concerned about business marketing and others about privacy and addiction.
Canada's government has introduced legislation to ban social media for children under 16 unless platforms prove they are safe. A digital safety commission will be created to oversee the new rules.
UK regulator Ofcom has issued an open letter reminding social media platforms of their legal obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023 to mitigate illegal content, particularly hate speech and incitement to violence. This follows civil unrest in Belfast, where riots erupted in immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Elon Musk's retweets of content critical of immigration and the UK's judiciary have drawn attention.
The White House opposes the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, citing disproportionate burdens on US tech firms and advocating for parental tools instead.
The UK government is advancing stricter online safety legislation after Elon Musk's AI tool Grok generated millions of sexualized images, including of Cabinet ministers and children, prompting a public outcry and calls for action.
The UK government is consulting on new online safety measures for children, with proposals including an Australia-style ban for under-16s or restrictions on addictive features. Parents of victims, MPs, and industry representatives have shared diverse views, with many favoring targeted regulations over a blanket ban.
Six UK campaign groups, spanning differing views on banning social media for under-16s, jointly call on PM Keir Starmer to require platforms to prove safety before children can access them, ahead of the government's online safety consultation deadline.
Ian Cheshire, incoming Ofcom chair, pledges to address perceptions of complacency towards tech giants on online safety, particularly for under-16s, while acknowledging regulatory limitations.
UK campaigners are urging Keir Starmer to implement strict safety standards for social media apps accessed by under-16s, rather than a blanket ban. They propose vetting platforms and features before children can use them, citing concerns over infinite scrolling and disappearing messages.
Ofcom fined a US-based suicide forum £950,000 for its role in over 160 UK deaths. The fine highlights the ongoing struggle to make the internet safer and align online rules with offline penalties, despite challenges posed by US tech giants and legal loopholes.
British online safety regulator Ofcom says it has accepted new commitments from X that aim to better protect UK users from seeing illegal hate and terror content on the platform. Under the agreement announced today, X says it will withhold access in the UK to accounts reported posting illegal terrorist content and determined to be […]
Google denies breaching the UK Online Safety Act despite promoting a banned US-based suicide forum linked to 164 UK deaths, accessible via search results with basic circumvention methods.
A US-based online suicide forum linked to over 160 UK deaths is fined £950,000 by Ofcom, which is also seeking to block UK access due to deliberate breaches of laws against promoting suicide.
