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Tech giants must ‘act quickly’ to take down misleading posts, police watchdog says

HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Andy Cooke said misinformation posted on social media helped fuel the disorder seen across England last summer

The Independent UK

Smaller social media platforms could avoid UK over online safety laws – expert

Under the Online Safety Act, firms could be fined £18 million or up to 10% of global turnover for failing to protect users.

Evening Standard

Duchess of York: Ofcom measures will not be enough to ‘shield our teenagers’

Sarah said she feared the new rules will not protect children ‘from the tidal wave of filth and toxicity on social media sites’.

Evening Standard

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ITV and Channel 4 face summer of uncertainty amidst leadership issues and potential mergers

Channel 4’s chief executive, Alex Mahon, is standing down and ITV head Carolyn McCall has been struggling for investors

The Guardian - UK

Regulation of AI chatbots is ‘muddled and confused’, charity warns

One online safety group has urged Ofcom to clarify and strengthen its approach to AI chatbots in the Online Safety Act.

Evening Standard

Can US monopoly laws rein in Silicon Valley?

The EU has issued hundreds of millions in fines, but the US is hounding big tech much more harshly. Plus, Musk’s Doge time is up amid abysmal Tesla earnings

The Guardian - US

What are ‘nudification’ apps and how would a ban in the UK work?

Concerns over AI-based apps that can produce deepfake sexual images of children have prompted call for action

The Guardian - UK

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BGT’s Bruno Tonioli says Auzzy Blood’s act is ‘not offensive’ ahead of live semi-finals

It comes after BGT received hundreds of complaints about the American performer’s act

The Independent UK

Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli says Auzzy Blood’s act ‘not offensive’

The act concluded with the performer climbing up a rope using a metal hook in his mouth.

Evening Standard

Harry and Meghan call for stronger social media protection for children

The Sussexes unveiled a memorial in New York City to young people who lost their lives due to the harmful effects of social media

Evening Standard

‘It’s not enough’: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call for tighter social media controls for children

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a warning against social media harms

The Independent UK

Ofcom accused of prioritising interests of tech firms over child safety online

Watchdog’s new codes of practice are not strong enough, says children’s commissioner for England

The Guardian - UK

What are the Ofcom measures to protect children online – and will they work?

Communications regulator has brought in more than 40 new rules for tech firms designed to keep under-18s safe

The Guardian - UK

Government would not support social media ban for under-16s, minister says

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle had previously suggested such a ban, which is being introduced in Australia, was ‘on the table’ for the UK.

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Q&A: What do Ofcom’s new child online safety rules mean for social media?

The regulator has published its final codes of practice for tech firms.

Evening Standard

New online safety rules will force tech firms to change, Ofcom insists

The regulator has set out how websites and apps must protect children from harmful content.

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online

Companies will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content under UK’s Online Safety Act or face large fines

Evening Standard

Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online

The regulator has published its final version of the Children’s Codes of practice, which firms have until July to come into line with.

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Social media curfews could be imposed on children, says Technology Secretary

Peter Kyle said he was watching TikTok’s planned 10pm curfew for users under 16 ‘very carefully’.

The Independent UK

Social media curfews for children could become law, Labour minister says

The comments come as TikTok announces plans to impose a 10pm curfew for users under 16

Evening Standard

Police watchdog to complain to Ofcom over Chris Kaba Panorama episode

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has asked for a public apology from the BBC.

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom closes technical loophole used by criminals to intercept mobile calls and texts

Regulator acts on leasing of ‘global title’ numbers after industry efforts to tackle problem were ineffective

The Independent UK

Ofcom cracks down on mobile network loophole used to intercept text messages

The regulator said a technical loophole in mobile networks could allow criminals to intercept security codes being sent to mobile users via SMS.

The Independent UK

When we saw how damaging social media was for our pupils, we banned smartphones in school. This is what happened

In May 2024, headteachers at primary schools in St Albans told families their learning environments would be smartphone free and urged parents not to give their children the devices until the age of 14. Nearly a year into the experiment, Holly Bancroft explores the impact at one school

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Uncovering deepfakes: Ethics, experts, and ITV’s Georgia Harrison: Porn, Power, Profit

A closer look at how deepfakes are being used in film, television and beyond.

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