Australia mandates search engine blur for harmful content
Australia's new online safety rules, effective 27 December, require search engines to blur pornography and violent content. The move aims to shield children from accidental exposure.
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No Social Media Platform Admits High Suicide Content Risk
A damning Ofcom report reveals not one tech platform believes it's high risk for suicide or self-harm content, as campaigners slam 'abysmal' self-regulation. Urgent action demanded to protect children online.
Porn company fined £1m over age verification failures
Ofcom fines AVS Group £1 million for inadequate age checks on its adult websites. The regulator demands immediate action to protect children online under the Online Safety Act.
China shuts factory over 'childlike' sex dolls
A Chinese factory is shut after a global outcry over sex dolls resembling children. Regulators and online giants like Shein and AliExpress face mounting pressure to act. Read the full investigation.
Australia's 16+ Social Media Age Limit Enforced
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Australia's eSafety Chief Grilled by US Congress
Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, defended her powers under the Online Safety Act before a US congressional committee, sparking a debate on global internet regulation and free speech.
Arrest after child-like sex doll found in Shein parcel
A man with a prior conviction faces court after French postal staff discovered a child-like sex doll in a parcel from Shein. The case fuels international calls for online retail bans.
Hate speech on X rockets 500% in UK, MPs warn
A damning report reveals hate speech on X, formerly Twitter, has surged 500% in the UK since Elon Musk's takeover. MPs demand urgent action from the government. Read the full investigation.
800,000 UK Under-5s Use Social Media, Study Finds
A new analysis shows over 800,000 UK children aged 3-5 use social media. Experts call it 'deeply alarming' and demand action. Read the full report and what it means for parents.
Sweden acts against illegal childlike sex doll sales
The Swedish government pledges to combat the online sale of childlike sex dolls, with the Minister for Social Services stating further legislation is possible. Read more.
EU Votes to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
The European Parliament votes to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Learn how this landmark resolution could reshape digital childhoods across Europe.
EU wants 16+ social media age limit
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Ofcom Urges Social Media to Limit Online Pile-Ons
UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.
Social Media Firms Told to Tackle Online Misogyny
Ofcom urges platforms to use 'timeouts' and 'prompts' to fight abuse against women. Tech Secretary Liz Kendall warns firms are 'complicit' if they fail to act. Read the full story.
Ofcom pressures tech firms to protect women online
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Ofcom urges tech firms to protect women online
Ofcom publishes new guidance urging tech firms to combat online abuse against women. Critics demand mandatory rules. Read the full story and key recommendations.
Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle online abuse of women
UK regulator Ofcom issues urgent guidance demanding technology companies protect women from 'significant and widespread' online abuse. New measures include content prompts and blocking tools.
Foreign influencers target UK politics via X tool
X's new 'Community' feature enables right-wing influencers outside Britain to shape UK political conversations, raising concerns about foreign interference in democratic processes.
Mother of Jay Slater campaigns for 'Jay's Law'
Debbie Duncan, mother of Jay Slater, launches campaign for 'Jay's Law' to protect grieving families from online trolls and conspiracy theories. Sign the petition now.
Australia adds Twitch to under-16 social media ban
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its pioneering under-16 social media ban, with platforms facing fines up to A$49.5m. Discover the full list of affected apps.
Kendall: Ofcom must use online safety powers now
Tech Secretary Liz Kendall urges Ofcom to fully implement the Online Safety Act, warning of AI chatbot risks to children and delayed enforcement. Action is needed to protect young people online.
Jay Slater's Mum Demands New Law Against Online Trolls
Jay Slater's mother Debbie Duncan reveals horrific online abuse accusing her of murdering her son. She's campaigning for 'Jay's Law' to protect grieving families from social media trolls. Sign the petition now.
Father Demands Ofcom Change Over Online Safety
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.
Alex Jones bans smartphones at home over child safety
The One Show's Alex Jones reveals her family's smartphone ban after a shocking school talk. Discover how the new Online Safety Act aims to protect children online.
Online suicide forums face UK ban in safety crackdown
Ministers announce sweeping new powers to criminalise platforms promoting self-harm and suicide, following tragic deaths linked to online content.
Australia considers including Roblox in under-16 social media ban
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
Anti-trafficking campaigners celebrate as new legislation prohibits simulated choking and strangulation in pornographic content, marking a significant victory for performer welfare.
Roblox Child Safety Crisis: Parents Urged to Act
New investigation reveals how children are being exploited through Roblox's virtual currency system, with urgent calls for stronger parental controls and regulatory action.
Australia bans Reddit and Kick in social media crackdown
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
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