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Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts

Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Facebook

Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model

Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Data Privacy

UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate

The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert

AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Online Safety Act stories

Payment Technologies

UK fraud losses rise to GBP £629.3 million despite prevention gains

Fraud losses in the UK rose to GBP £629.3m in early 2025 despite banks blocking GBP £870m in unauthorised fraud attempts, driven by online scams.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025

Risk & Compliance

OpenAI plans erotica on ChatGPT, sparking UK safety scrutiny

OpenAI plans to allow erotica on ChatGPT, prompting UK safety scrutiny under the Online Safety Act and challenges over age verification and privacy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Gaming

UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline

UK parents now prefer restricting digital access over grounding, with 35% confiscating phones and 31% switching off WiFi to discipline their children.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Wikipedia loses UK court battle over Online Safety Act rules

Wikipedia has lost its UK High Court bid to avoid new Online Safety Act rules requiring user verification on its platform.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

UK may impose two-hour social media limit for under-16s

The UK government plans to impose a two-hour daily social media limit for under-16s to tackle youth compulsive behaviour and online harms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

EduTech

Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools

Lady Frederick Windsor urges banning smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's physical and emotional health amid new Ofcom online safety rules.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Marketing Technologies

Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children

Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Concerns mount over enforcement of Online Safety Act

Ofcom faces backlash for its regulatory approach to the Online Safety Act, as experts warn of rising dangers for children exposed to unmonitored social media.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Online Safety Act

UK unveils Online Safety Act to protect digital users

The UK has unveiled the Online Safety Act, a landmark legislation aimed at holding digital platforms accountable for protecting users from harmful content.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025

Government

UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms

As the Online Safety Act launches, UK tech firms must comply with Ofcom's new regulations, aiming to create safer digital spaces by removing illegal content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025

Data Protection

ICO probes social media platforms on teen data privacy

The ICO has launched investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over data privacy issues concerning teenage users, sparking fears of increased scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025