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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
David Unyime Nkanta

'Standing By Is Not an Option': Starmer Warns Tech Firms Over Failure to Prevent Children Sharing Explicit Images Online

Keir Starmer used St George’s Day to highlight unity, service, and respect amid growing division. (Credit: Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street | Wikimedia Commons)

Technology companies are facing renewed pressure to strengthen protections for children online after Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that failing to tackle harmful digital content was no longer acceptable.

Speaking during London Tech Week, Starmer said the government expected technology firms to take greater responsibility for preventing children from accessing, creating, and sharing harmful material online, including explicit images. His remarks come amid growing concerns over the impact of smartphones, social media platforms, and emerging technologies on young people.

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