The new guidelines complement a series of policies introduced by big tech firms to address disinformation ahead of 2024 elections around the world
Preparing for misinformation during the 2024 elections
As the world’s largest democracies prepare for elections throughout 2024, most have yet to regulate the use of AI in the context of misinformation
Tackling digital harms and enhancing online safety in New Zealand
Platforms should look to go beyond what the new code of practice expects, although this may not be enough to silence calls for stronger measures
Big tech and disinformation: A tougher stance
The collective enforcement of the code, along with the DSA, will be vital to creating a transparent, safe and trustworthy environment online
The EU’s Digital Services Act
The EU’s answer to tackling illegal and harmful content online has been approved. As is often the case, a number of important details still remain to be clarified
UK Government to amend its Online Safety Bill
It remains to be seen whether the need to get the detail right will prevail over the rush to adopt it quickly. The decision to leave online advertising out of scope could be a missed opportunity
UK Government publishes the Online Safety Bill
The Government faces a difficult balancing act of needing to do more to tackle harmful content online, but avoiding harming freedom of expression
Big Tech signs up to disinformation Code of conduct in Australia
After a clash with Government on how to pay for news, online platforms are willing to play ball on tackling disinformation
Twitter tests a community-based tool to tackle disinformation
UK Government introduces long-awaited Online Harms bill
The bill establishes a code of conduct for online platforms, and gives Ofcom the power to impose heavy fines and block services.
