Mother's MBE for online safety fight after son's death
Ellen Roome receives an MBE for campaigning to change laws on children's online safety after her son's death. Her emotional BBC Breakfast interview highlights the push for new legislation.
Category : Regulation
Mother's 'Bittersweet' MBE for Online Safety Campaign
Ellen Roome receives an MBE for championing children's online safety after her son's death. She campaigns for law changes to preserve a child's digital data.
US visa bans on EU figures escalate tech regulation dispute
Washington imposes visa bans on five Europeans behind digital regulation efforts, prompting fierce accusations of 'coercion' from Macron and the EU. Read the latest on the transatlantic clash.
Tech giants could walk away from $1bn Australian news deals
Australia's landmark News Media Bargaining Code faces a crisis as three-year deals expire and Meta refuses new agreements. Urgent reforms are needed to protect public interest journalism. Read the analysis.
SpaceX rocket blast risked 450 lives, FAA finds
The FAA reveals a SpaceX Starship explosion in January forced three airliners to divert, endangering 450 passengers. Discover the investigation's findings.
Tech Giants Meta and Snapchat Sued Over Child Safety
Meta and Snapchat face major lawsuits in the UK and US over allegations they failed to protect children from abuse and drug-related content. Read the full legal breakdown.
California Threatens Tesla Sales Ban Over Self-Driving
California regulators threaten a 30-day suspension of Tesla's sales licence unless it revises 'deceptive' marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving tech. Discover the details and potential fallout.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Begins
Australia enacts the world's first social media ban for under-16s, forcing tech giants to act. Could the UK follow suit? Explore the debate on youth safety and digital rights.
Musk's X Corp Sues Over 'Twitter' Brand Dispute
Elon Musk's X Corp has filed a lawsuit against a startup attempting to cancel the 'Twitter' trademarks. The legal battle centres on whether the rebrand to X constitutes abandonment of the iconic brand. Read the full details.
Dating Apps Hinge and Tinder Sued Over User Safety
A landmark lawsuit accuses Hinge and Tinder of failing to protect users from sexual assault. Read the full details of the case and its potential impact on online dating safety in the UK.
BBC to fight Trump's $10bn lawsuit over speech edit
The BBC pledges to defend itself against Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit, which alleges malicious editing of his 6 January Capitol speech. Follow the latest on this major legal clash.
Public rejects Labour's AI copyright exception plan
The public overwhelmingly rejects Labour's plan to let AI firms use copyrighted work without a licence. 88% back stronger laws. Read the full consultation findings and industry reaction.
Musk Calls to Abolish EU After X's $140m Fine
Elon Musk launched a furious tirade against the European Union, calling for its abolition, after X was fined €120 million for breaching Digital Services Act rules on transparency and design.
X fined €120m by EU for breaching digital rules
Elon Musk's X platform hit with a massive €120 million penalty by EU regulators for violating transparency rules under the Digital Services Act. Discover the key breaches and potential transatlantic fallout.
EU fines X €120m over deceptive blue ticks and ads
The European Commission has fined X €120m for breaches of the Digital Services Act, including deceptive verification badges and lack of ad transparency. Read the full details of this landmark ruling.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Key Details
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
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.
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.
Teens bypass Australia's social media ban via unregulated apps
Australian under-16s are migrating to apps not covered by the new social media ban, raising questions about the policy's effectiveness. Discover where they're going and the implications for online safety.
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.
Pornography firm fined £1m by Ofcom over age checks
AVS Group Ltd, which runs 18 adult websites, has been fined £1.05m by regulator Ofcom for inadequate age verification. It's the third such fine under the Online Safety Act.
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.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Faces Implementation Delay
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, but the govt admits it may take weeks to work fully. Lemon8 app will restrict users, with more platforms potentially added. Read the latest.
Minister Warns LinkedIn Could Be Added to Social Media Ban
Australia's Communications Minister warns LinkedIn could lose its exemption from the under-16s social media ban if it becomes a haven for bullying. The ban starts December 10.
India Mandates Preloaded State App on All New Smartphones
India's telecom ministry has privately ordered Apple, Samsung, and others to preinstall an undeletable state cybersecurity app on all new phones, raising privacy concerns. Read the full story.
UK Government Unveils AI Plan, Rejects New Legislation
The UK government has launched a new AI strategy focused on economic benefits and unlocking data, rejecting calls for standalone legislation. Discover the plan's key points.
AI Evidence Blunder: Court Motion Rejected Over Errors
A US prosecutor's motion citing AI-generated inaccuracies has been rejected by a judge, highlighting growing concerns about artificial intelligence in legal proceedings. Learn about the case implications.
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.
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