The article discusses The Independent's ongoing efforts to provide accessible and reliable journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and the role of technology in society. It emphasizes the need for financial support to send reporters to cover various stories fairly. Additionally, it highlights new regulations by Ofcom aimed at enforcing the Online Safety Act, which requires social media companies to take action against illegal content such as child sexual abuse material, terrorism, and hate crimes, with the potential for substantial fines for non-compliance.
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Technology firms must do more to tackle illegal content on their platforms, as Ofcom gains new powers under the Online Safety Act.
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