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.
A damning investigation reveals social media giants continue to recommend harmful content to vulnerable users, despite promises to improve safety measures.
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.
Instagram is under fire for allegedly promoting inappropriate content to underage users, raising concerns over child safety on the platform.
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.
The High Court rules that Wikipedia can avoid the strictest regulations under the UK's Online Safety Act, marking a significant victory for digital rights.
Wikipedia's parent organisation has launched a legal challenge against the UK's Online Safety Act, arguing it threatens freedom of expression and could impose 'unacceptable censorship' on the internet.
The UK's Online Safety Act has sparked debate over digital ID requirements, raising concerns about privacy and free speech while aiming to protect users from harmful content.
The Liberal Democrats are urging the government to crack down on fraudulent YouTube ads following a surge in scams targeting UK users. Experts warn of rising risks as regulators lag behind.
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 government-led taskforce is set to propose a ban on 'barely legal' pornography in the UK after a controversial Channel 4 documentary highlighted concerns over exploitation.
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.
A critical look at how political factions are misjudging the implications of the UK's Online Safety Act, risking freedoms and failing to address real digital harms.
UK's digital regulator Ofcom issues a stark warning to tech giants like Meta and Google: adhere to the new Online Safety Act or risk hefty penalties.
UK regulator Ofcom investigates 34 adult websites for failing to protect minors from explicit content. Find out which sites are under scrutiny and what penalties they face.
The UK's new Online Safety Act has led to a surge in age verification checks and a dramatic rise in VPN usage as users seek to bypass restrictions.
UK gambling platforms are under increased regulatory pressure as lawmakers push for stricter controls. Discover how this could impact online betting and player safety.
Parents are being urged to monitor their children's online activity after reports emerge of distressing content in the viral 'Bonnie Blue Story' video.
A growing backlash against the UK government's proposed age verification for porn sites has seen over 100,000 signatures on a petition demanding a rethink.
Reform UK has vowed to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act, branding it 'borderline dystopian' and a threat to free speech. The party's latest policy announcement sparks debate over digital regulation.
YouTube is lobbying to be excluded from the UK’s proposed social media ban, sparking debate over platform regulation and free speech.
A government minister has issued a public apology after a damning report revealed a generation of UK children were exposed to harmful online material due to regulatory failures.
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.
Ofcom chief Dame Melanie Dawes has called on tech firms and the government to prioritise child safety online, warning that current measures are insufficient.
UK Tech Secretary Peter Kyle calls on Ofcom to enforce stricter regulations to shield children from inappropriate online material, including violence and gambling.
Popular gaming platform Steam faces backlash after allowing games with explicit content, including rape and incest, prompting demands for stricter oversight.