Tech Bosses Could Face Jail Over Revenge Porn Removal Failures
UK proposes jailing tech bosses who fail to remove non-consensual intimate images, and bans incest and child roleplay porn.
Category : Regulation
US Senators Urge FTC and SEC to Investigate Meta Over Scam Ads
US senators demand FTC and SEC investigate Meta over $16bn in scam ad revenue, citing internal documents and fake ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Republican Senator Rebukes FCC Chair’s Threat to Revoke Licences Over ‘Fake News’
Senator Ron Johnson rebukes FCC chair Brendan Carr's threat to revoke broadcast licences over 'fake news' on Iran, citing First Amendment concerns.
24/7 Golf Training Centre Approved in Kilmarnock
A 24/7 golf training centre with two indoor simulators has been approved for an industrial unit in Glencairn, Kilmarnock, offering year-round coaching and practice.
Lisa Nandy Criticises Social Media Over X Abuse and Misinfo
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has sharply criticised social media companies, particularly X (formerly Twitter), for failing to tackle abuse and misinformation, warning that the Online Safety Act will be enforced.
UEFA Rejects FIFA Rule on Red Cards for Covering Mouth
UEFA will not adopt FIFA's new rule that enforces automatic red cards for players covering their mouth while speaking to opponents, instead leaving it to match officials to decide on a case-by-case basis.
PS5 fans slam Sony over classic video after digital-only shift
Sony's 2013 video mocking Microsoft over used game sharing now backfires as PS5 goes digital-only; fans flood comments with bitter resentment.
STACK update on Hatch Manchester after three-year closure
STACK says 'unforeseen site constraints' delayed Hatch's reopening. A revised planning application is being submitted, with former traders given priority.
New Pink Bearista Cup Sells for £145 on eBay Before UK Release
Starbucks' new pink Bearista cup, part of the Pink Drink collection, releases July 13 in the UK. Original cups resell for £145 on eBay, sparking fan frenzy.
Musk's Grok AI Generated 3 Million Sexualised Images in 11 Days, Study Finds
Grok AI generated 3 million sexualised images in 11 days, including 23,000 of children, per CCDH study.
Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Harming Child's Mental Health in Landmark Ruling
Jury finds Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive products harming a young user, awarding $6m in damages.
UK joins global push for social media age bans as trust in tech firms erodes
UK plans social media age 16 ban by 2027, joining global trend as trust in tech firms declines. Governments act amid lobbying pushback.
Meta Wins US Antitrust Case, Avoids Break-Up of WhatsApp and Instagram
US judge rules Meta does not hold social networking monopoly, allowing it to keep WhatsApp and Instagram.
Ofcom Investigates X Over AI-Generated Sexual Imagery Concerns
UK regulator Ofcom investigates X over Grok AI tool generating non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material, with government backing for potential fines or ban.
Ferdinand: Man United Saving Funds for Tchouameni
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to quickly pursue Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni after missing top targets Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson.
Public Rejects Labour's AI Copyright Exception Plan
UK creative industries reject Labour's AI copyright exception plan, insisting on respect for existing laws and licensing requirements.
Roblox Introduces Age Verification in Australia, Argues Against Social Media Ban
Roblox introduces voluntary age verification in Australia, assigning users to age groups to limit chat. The company argues it should be exempt from the under-16s social media ban.
US Justice Department Sues Uber Over Wait-Time Fees for Disabled Passengers
US Justice Department sues Uber, alleging wait-time fees discriminate against disabled passengers, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Dating Apps Hinge and Tinder Sued Over User Safety
Six women sue Match Group over Tinder and Hinge safety, alleging the company accommodated a rapist who assaulted them.
Pope Leo Denounces ‘Culture of Power’ Driving Rise of AI
Pope Leo's encyclical condemns 'culture of power' in AI, calls for ethical constraints, and apologises for church's historical role in slavery.
US Tech Giants Oracle, Cisco, IBM Face Scrutiny Over Xinjiang Ties
AP investigation reveals US tech firms enabled China's surveillance state, targeting Uyghurs and dissidents through predictive policing and mass detention.
X Fined €120m by EU Over Deceptive Blue Ticks and Ads
EU fines Elon Musk's X €120m for deceptive blue ticks, ad transparency failures, and data access breaches under Digital Services Act.
Djokovic Urges Urgent Tennis Rule Change After Wimbledon Win
Novak Djokovic demands urgent rule changes to tennis after his Wimbledon first-round win, citing injury toll and congested calendar, and criticizes the 30-year Masters deal.
Tesla Driver Charged After Falling Asleep at Wheel at 93mph
Canadian man charged with dangerous driving after falling asleep in Tesla on autopilot at 93mph on Alberta highway.
UK Online Safety Law Drives 5m Daily Age Checks, VPN Surge
UK's Online Safety Act leads to 5m daily age checks for porn sites and a surge in VPN downloads to bypass restrictions.
Snapchat to Lock 440,000 Australian Accounts Under 16 from 10 December
Snapchat will lock accounts of under-16s in Australia from 10 December under new social media ban, affecting 440,000 users.
CMA Proposes Changes to Apple and Google App Store Payments
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on forcing Apple and Google to allow app developers to steer customers away from their payment systems, aiming to reduce fees and lower consumer prices.
Kendall Warns Ofcom Must Use Online Safety Powers or Lose Public Trust
Liz Kendall warns Ofcom must enforce Online Safety Act or lose public trust, amid concerns over AI chatbots and delayed regulations.
Australia Doubles Social Media Ban Penalty to $99m as Tech Giants Accused of ‘Not Doing Enough’
Australia doubles penalty for under-16 social media ban breaches to $99m, citing tech giants' non-compliance and ongoing underage access.
Labour failed on tech policy, giving up democratic control
Keir Starmer's government has been swaddled by tech lobbying, signing MOUs, discounting energy for datacentres, and giving sensitive data to US firms like Palantir. The new Labour leader must reclaim sovereignty.
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