The Instagram, Facebook Messenger, YouTube and H and M applications are seen on a mobile device in this illustration photo in Poland in August 2023. Under the safety bill, messaging platforms would be required to provide access to users’ encrypted messages in case of suspicions of child abuse content. JAAP ARRIENS/NURPHOTO VIA GETTY IMAGES.
Despite growing concerns from tech firms, the U.K. government has denied any change in its stance on the Online Safety Bill, which seeks to regulate messaging platforms concerning child abuse content.
What Happened: A BBC report highlighted an ongoing dispute between the government and tech companies over the proposed legislation.
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