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Claim about Adams in BBC programme ‘probably’ not rules breach – media expert

A court was told that the programme was not ‘unfair or unjust’.

Evening Standard

Azeem Rafiq among sportspeople highlighting impact of online abuse in new report

Some contributors said they self-censored online or while broadcasting for fear of being targeted.

The Independent UK

‘Abuse has become normalised’: report details devastating impact of online hate

The amount of online abuse directed at people in sport is getting worse and is having a ‘devastating impact’ on their lives, livelihoods and families, a new report by Ofcom and Kick It Out has found

The Guardian - UK

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‘Forgive me, Reader: I ghost him.’ The best dating apps, tested

I spent two months testing the most popular dating apps, from those for hookups to the best for relationships. Here’s what happened

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom investigating pornography site over alleged Online Safety Act breaches

The regulator said it was investigating Kick Online Entertainment over apparent breaches of the online safety rules.

Evening Standard

Londoner arrested on suspicion of assisting the suicide of a 17-year-old boy

A woman, 29, from Merton has been arrested in connection with the death of teenager Vlad Nikolin-Caisley, who died in May last year

Evening Standard

Accurate information ‘under greater threat than ever’ from misinformation

Fact-checking charity Full Fact has urged the Government and Ofcom to do more to combat misleading material online.

Evening Standard

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Warning Trump’s anti-censorship drive is fuelling misinformation crisis in UK

Exclusive: Shift in politics has prompted media platforms to backpedal on the handling of harmful online information, charity claims

The Independent UK

ITV’s GMB Hit With Ofcom Complaints After ‘Bully’ Presenter’s Explosive On-Air Clash Sparks Outrage

Things got very heated on Good Morning Britain recently, and viewers weren’t impressed.

The Fashion Central

Wikipedia launches legal challenge against UK Government

New requirements could see more ‘bad content’ on Wikipedia, its owners warn

The Independent UK

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

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

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Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - US

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 - UK

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 Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

‘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 Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

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

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.

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