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 · Apr 29, 2025
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 · Apr 28, 2025
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 · Apr 25, 2025
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 · Apr 25, 2025
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 · Apr 24, 2025
‘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 · Apr 24, 2025
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 · Apr 24, 2025
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 · Apr 24, 2025
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. Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
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 · Apr 24, 2025
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. Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
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. Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 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’.
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 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 · Apr 22, 2025 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 · Apr 22, 2025 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 · Apr 21, 2025 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
Creative Bloq · Apr 18, 2025 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.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 Little Britain was ‘cancelled’ in 2020 – so why does Gen Z adore it? IN FOCUS: Once deemed a national embarrassment for its racist and classist content, the series is now fuelling an online resurgence and rumours of a revival thanks to its growing fanbase of young fans discovering clips on TikTok. What’s the deal with that, asks Anya Ryan
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025 The death of customer service: why has it become so, so bad? More than 75% of Britons say they are frustrated with poor service, and chatbot ‘helpers’ aren’t helping. Our consumer champion considers the problem – and how you can complain much more effectively
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025 In Trumpland, ‘defending free speech’ means one thing: submission to the president By claiming that any regulation is censorship, the White House is bullying Britain to abandon online safety laws and digital taxes, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 Katherine Ryan's 'remorse' over promoting recipe boxes on Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch staff were given ‘further training’, after Ryan promoted the meal kit company on the Channel 4 cooking chat show
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 Katherine Ryan admits major regret after falling foul of Ofcom investigation Ofcom stepped in after Ryan promoted the meal kit on the Channel 4 show