As Australia's social media ban for under-16s approaches, Communications Minister Anika Wells admits the government 'aren't chasing perfection'. Discover the potential pitfalls and tech company concerns.
Ofcom fines an AI deepfake service £50,000 for failing age checks, part of a wider crackdown on online child safety. Discover the details of the investigation.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
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.
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.
The Trump administration is considering executive action to centralise AI regulation, pitting the Justice Department against states. Discover the implications for US tech policy.
The firm behind an AI 'nudification' website has been hit with a £50,000 fine by Ofcom for failing to protect children. Discover the details of the UK's Online Safety Act crackdown.
Ofcom fines Undress.cc £50,000 for failing age verification checks. Regulator launches probes into 20 more porn sites. Read the latest on Online Safety Act enforcement.
A Madrid court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros to Spanish media for unfair data practices, setting a precedent for EU digital regulation. Discover the full implications.
Meta begins notifying young Australians to download their data before a world-first social media ban for under-16s takes effect on December 10th. Learn how this impacts families.
Meta secures major victory as EU court overturns €1.2bn antitrust fine. The ruling protects WhatsApp and Instagram integration plans. Discover the implications for tech regulation.
Roblox introduces voluntary age estimation technology in Australia, arguing its 'immersive gaming platform' should be exempt from the upcoming under-16s social media ban. Learn about the new safety features.
The Guardian has updated its terms and conditions, explicitly prohibiting AI training on its content and clarifying user responsibilities. Learn about the key changes affecting digital access.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr appears to endorse Donald Trump's demand for NBC to fire comedian Seth Meyers over 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' claims. Discover the escalating media feud.
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.
Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands under investigation by regulators after controversial broadcast. Discover the full story behind the media storm.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall launches a blistering attack on media watchdog Ofcom for sluggish implementation of the Online Safety Act, leaving families unprotected from harmful content.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy voices concerns about AI chatbots' impact on children's online safety. Discover what new guidance the government is considering to protect young users.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp claims his firm is 'completely anti-woke' and defends its work with ICE and global military efforts. Read about the internal dissent and booming profits.
ABC Chair Kim Williams warns unchecked AI development by autocratic tech owners risks dangerous outcomes. Read why regulation is urgently needed.
Denmark announces a landmark ban on social media for children under 15, aiming to protect them from harmful content. Discover how this will be enforced and its global implications.
Denmark announces a ban on social media for under-15s to protect children from harmful content. Discover the details and enforcement challenges.
Denmark's government announces a plan to ban social media access for children under 15, aiming to shield them from harmful online content. Learn about the enforcement and global implications.
In a landmark decision, UNESCO has established the world's first global ethical framework for neurotechnology, addressing growing concerns about brain data privacy and human rights in the rapidly advancing field.
France becomes first EU nation to suspend TikTok's 'rewards' feature amid mounting concerns about child protection and addictive content algorithms under new digital regulations.
The Guardian has taken down an article from its website, raising questions about editorial decisions and content preservation in the digital age. Explore what this means for media transparency.
Australian road safety officials are sounding the alarm after Google's AI overview provided dangerously incorrect headlight rules, potentially putting drivers at risk on dark roads.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's new age verification rules have caused Pornhub's UK traffic to plummet by over 25%, marking a major victory for online safety campaigners.
Exclusive: Trump administration considered extreme measures to force TikTok's transfer from Chinese ownership, including freezing assets and shareholder control, according to former official Miles Bessent.