Online safety experts criticised Ofcom’s enforcement of the OSA so far, and questioned its ability to effectively implement a forthcoming social media ban for under-16s
The impact of generative AI on internet openness
BEREC believes that existing regulation together could mitigate many of the risks AI poses to online users, but is mindful that gaps in the EU framework may remain
UK: A new National Planning Policy Framework
Local authorities in England will be expected to prioritise the deployment of telecoms networks and data centres as the Government pursues digital infrastructure-driven growth
Event debrief: Time to Reset: Unlocking Growth & Sovereignty Through Digital Competition
The CMA came in for criticism over its approach to digital markets, with its former Chair urging direct interventions to stimulate competition in AI
US: Meta pays the price for harmful platform design
A court in New Mexico has found Meta to be a public nuisance that must be held liable for services that damage children’s mental health
Labelling AI-generated content in the EU
The latest step in the AI Act’s implementation seeks to improve transparency around users’ interaction with the technology and consumption of content produced by it
France’s social media ban for under-15s
France’s social media ban is the first of its kind in the EU, but lacks an enforcement mechanism due to clashes with the DSA
Recommendations for social media restrictions in the EU
While stopping short of an outright ban, the EC’s independent panel would place the burden of proof on social media platforms to prove they are safe for children to use
Germany: Safety by design over blanket bans
An expert online safety panel stopped short of recommending a blanket social media ban, suggesting that children should not be held responsible for using services that were not designed safely enough
The UK's social media ban for under-16s
The Government has decided to follow in Australia’s footsteps with a complete ban for under-16s, while pledging additional restrictions on gaming and AI chatbots
