Social media firms could have to use facial recognition to verify age
Social media firms may be required to use facial recognition to verify children's ages, as Ofcom seeks to enforce online safety regulations.
Ofcom report finds 1 in 5 harmful content search results were 'one-click gateways' to more toxicity | TechCrunch
The U.K. regulator, Ofcom, is investigating the role of search engines like Google and Bing in presenting harmful content, particularly to underage users.
One out of every five search results around self-injury terms leads to further harmful content, according to a report commissioned by Ofcom.
Technology Secretary asks Ofcom for online safety response to summer riots
Peter Kyle is emphasizing the urgent need for updated measures against misinformation online following the summer riots in Britain.
Government issues strategic priorities for online safety regulator Ofcom | Computer Weekly
UK government prioritizes child safety online through the Online Safety Act, placing obligations on platforms to prevent access to harmful content.
Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job ad
Ofcom's LinkedIn post joking about monitoring pornographic content was criticized for trivializing serious issues related to online safety and violence against women.
Social media firms could have to use facial recognition to verify age
Social media firms may be required to use facial recognition to verify children's ages, as Ofcom seeks to enforce online safety regulations.
Ofcom report finds 1 in 5 harmful content search results were 'one-click gateways' to more toxicity | TechCrunch
The U.K. regulator, Ofcom, is investigating the role of search engines like Google and Bing in presenting harmful content, particularly to underage users.
One out of every five search results around self-injury terms leads to further harmful content, according to a report commissioned by Ofcom.
Technology Secretary asks Ofcom for online safety response to summer riots
Peter Kyle is emphasizing the urgent need for updated measures against misinformation online following the summer riots in Britain.
Government issues strategic priorities for online safety regulator Ofcom | Computer Weekly
UK government prioritizes child safety online through the Online Safety Act, placing obligations on platforms to prevent access to harmful content.
Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job ad
Ofcom's LinkedIn post joking about monitoring pornographic content was criticized for trivializing serious issues related to online safety and violence against women.
EFF's Submission to Ofcom's Consultation on Illegal Harms
The Online Safety Act (OSA) aims to make the UK the safest place online, but views on harmful content vary. EFF opposes the Act for its potential censorship and privacy infringement.
Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts
Online platforms must assess risks of illegal content by March 2025 or face financial penalties under the Online Safety Act.
Online platforms warned over disorder violence risk
Ofcom urges social media firms to act immediately to make platforms safer.
The Guardian view on online safety: ministers must stand up to big tech | Editorial
The Online Safety Act made strides in regulating major companies, but its implementation via Ofcom is criticized for leaving dangerous loopholes.
Ofcom warns tech firms after chatbots imitate Brianna Ghey and Molly Russell
Ofcom warns tech firms about chatbot content impersonating real people under the UK's new digital laws.
UK internet watchdog gives social media companies three months to improve safety or face huge fines
New regulations in the UK aim to enhance online safety for children and adults, requiring platforms to act by mid-March 2025.
EFF's Submission to Ofcom's Consultation on Illegal Harms
The Online Safety Act (OSA) aims to make the UK the safest place online, but views on harmful content vary. EFF opposes the Act for its potential censorship and privacy infringement.
Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts
Online platforms must assess risks of illegal content by March 2025 or face financial penalties under the Online Safety Act.
Online platforms warned over disorder violence risk
Ofcom urges social media firms to act immediately to make platforms safer.
The Guardian view on online safety: ministers must stand up to big tech | Editorial
The Online Safety Act made strides in regulating major companies, but its implementation via Ofcom is criticized for leaving dangerous loopholes.
Ofcom warns tech firms after chatbots imitate Brianna Ghey and Molly Russell
Ofcom warns tech firms about chatbot content impersonating real people under the UK's new digital laws.
UK internet watchdog gives social media companies three months to improve safety or face huge fines
New regulations in the UK aim to enhance online safety for children and adults, requiring platforms to act by mid-March 2025.
UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has proposed various age check methods for online services under the Online Safety Act.
Privacy activists may oppose these measures, which include credit card checks, facial age estimation, and photo ID matching.
The UK tries, once again, to age-gate pornography
Ofcom has launched a consultation on how porn sites should verify user ages to comply with the Online Safety Act.
The regulator's guidelines include options like having a bank or mobile network confirm age or using a credit card available only to those 18 and older.
Ofcom publishes UK age verification proposals
UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has proposed various age check methods for online services under the Online Safety Act.
Privacy activists may oppose these measures, which include credit card checks, facial age estimation, and photo ID matching.
The UK tries, once again, to age-gate pornography
Ofcom has launched a consultation on how porn sites should verify user ages to comply with the Online Safety Act.
The regulator's guidelines include options like having a bank or mobile network confirm age or using a credit card available only to those 18 and older.
Ofcom draft guidance suggests scanning the faces of porn users to verify their age and implement extra checks for young-looking adults.
Privacy campaigners have raised concerns about the potential risks and consequences of collecting sensitive personal information for age verification.
The UK could require facial scans or photo IDs to view online porn
The UK's Office of Communications (Ofcom) has published draft age-restriction guidelines for online services hosting explicit sexual content as part of the Online Safety Act.
The guidelines require platforms to ensure children are not able to easily access adult content, with fines of up to £18 million for non-compliance.
Unproven AI face scans may estimate age for porn access in UK
AI face detection can be used to estimate user ages and block minors from accessing pornography on adult sites in the UK.
The UK's Office of Communications acknowledges that there are concerns about the fairness, reliability, and effectiveness of AI age estimation methods.
Pornography viewers could be forced to scan their faces before watching videos
UK online safety regulator Ofcom has published guidance on enforcing the Online Safety Act, which requires adult websites to verify the age of viewers.
Methods recommended include facial scanning, open banking, photo ID matching, mobile network age checks, credit card checks, and digital identity wallets.
Grindr most popular dating app of 2023 among users aged 54+
Grindr is the most popular dating app among users aged 54 and up.
Tinder has the highest reach among UK online adults, but Grindr has the longest average time spent per visitor.
Grindr's reach is growing and now reaches around 924,000 UK adults, or 1.9% of the population.