Exclusive: TikTok is set to axe a significant number of UK-based content moderator roles, outsourcing them to overseas contractors, despite the new Online Safety Act demanding greater local accountability. This move raises serious concerns about enforceme
The Communication Workers Union calls for a total ban on TikTok in the UK, citing severe data security risks and potential Chinese state influence through its parent company, ByteDance.
Italian authorities are investigating a horrific case of virtual sexual violence after a 12-year-old girl's avatar was subjected to a brutal gang rape by multiple men in a Facebook group's metaverse. The digital assault has sparked national outrage and ca
Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison launches a groundbreaking lawsuit against TikTok, alleging its addictive algorithm and 'challenge' features are creating a youth mental health crisis. The state demands sweeping changes to the platform's operatio
Shock as French online personality known for extreme stunts dies during live broadcast following a dangerous 10-day challenge involving sleep deprivation and ingestion of harmful substances, sparking urgent calls for platform regulation.
Despite new UK online safety regulations, major social media platforms continue to expose vulnerable teenagers to harmful suicide-related content, raising concerns about enforcement and corporate responsibility.
Social media giant Meta is under fire as coroner links harmful Instagram content to the suicide of 14-year-old Molly Russell, sparking calls for stricter online safety regulations.
The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a nationwide ban, sparking debates over national security and free speech.
Labour accuses Nigel Farage of undermining online safety laws, comparing his stance to a 'Wild West' approach. The party demands stronger regulations to protect users from harmful content.
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner criticises the government for postponing crucial protections under the Online Safety Act, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
Meta's Instagram is under scrutiny as new reports reveal the platform may be promoting harmful content to minors, sparking calls for stricter regulations.
Meta's Instagram is under scrutiny as leaked documents reveal internal warnings about child safety risks, sparking calls for stricter regulation.
New reports reveal how Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) became a hotbed for foreign interference in UK elections, with experts calling for urgent regulation.
The UK's Online Safety Act has ignited fierce debates between tech giants and policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic, with critics warning of threats to free speech while supporters champion user protection.
A US judge has ruled against Elon Musk's X in a high-profile legal battle, dealing a significant blow to the tech mogul's ambitions. The decision could reshape the future of digital platforms.
The UK's controversial Online Safety Act sparks debate as tech giants like Elon Musk's X platform grapple with balancing regulation and free speech.
Australia enforces a groundbreaking ban on social media for under-16s, with TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook in the crosshairs. Discover how it’s being enforced and which platforms are exempt.
Meta has restricted Australian users from sharing news content on Facebook in response to the country's proposed Media Bargaining Code, sparking debate over digital regulation.
The Australian government is debating a potential ban on social media access for under-16s, citing mental health risks. Could this set a global precedent?
Australia's Communications Minister announces a sweeping social media ban for children, including YouTube, sparking debate on digital safety and regulation.
Nigel Farage criticises Ofcom's handling of a high-profile case involving Levi Bellfield, calling for reform in media regulation.
YouTube is lobbying to be excluded from the UK’s proposed social media ban, sparking debate over platform regulation and free speech.
The UK government has introduced strict new online safety regulations aimed at protecting users from harmful content. Here’s how they’ll work and what penalties tech firms could face.
Experts warn that social media platforms are exploiting children's brains through dopamine-driven feedback loops, prompting calls for stricter UK regulations.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk faces mounting pressure to implement stricter controls preventing minors from accessing explicit content on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
A new Ofcom report highlights the growing influence of UK public service broadcasters on YouTube, raising questions about market competition and content diversity.
A new government proposal suggests Netflix and other streaming services might require a TV licence, sparking debate over fairness and cost.
The communist newspaper Morning Star has been dealt a crushing blow after Ofcom rejected its application to launch a TV channel, citing financial instability and lack of audience demand.
BBC's Tim Davie under fire as Ofcom reviews complaints about impartiality in Gaza conflict reporting. Critics demand accountability.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner is probing X's AI chatbot Grok over concerns it spreads harmful misinformation, raising fresh debates about AI regulation.