Pressure mounts on social media firms as reports call for regulation
An upcoming Government white paper is expected to lay out plans for new responsibilities to be expected from social networks.
UK News|Mar 18, 2019
UK News
1964 results - Page 97 of 131
Myspace loses music uploaded to site from 2003 to 2015
Users fear millions of breakout tracks from artists in their early years have been lost forever.
UK News|Mar 18, 2019
UK News
10-year-old recites pi to 220 decimal places as part of maths day celebrations
Charley Thomas achieved his feat during a school assembly which celebrated pi.
UK News|Mar 17, 2019
UK News
Forty-nine killed at mosques in ‘one of New Zealand’s darkest days’
One man has been arrested and charged with murder.
World News|Mar 16, 2019
World News
New Zealand shaken by mosque attacks that killed 49 on ‘darkest day’
The suspect is a white supremacist who broadcast live footage from a helmet-mounted camera.
World News|Mar 15, 2019
World News
Christchurch terrorist was member of online ‘hotbed for radicalisation’
Messaging site 8chan has been condemned as users continue to praise the massacre more than 12 hours after the event.
UK News|Mar 15, 2019
UK News
Sajid Javid tells social media firms ‘enough is enough’ over terror videos
The Home Secretary made the statement after videos of the attack in New Zealand were shared widely online.
UK News|Mar 15, 2019
UK News
Social media criticised over slow removal of New Zealand terror attack footage
Suspect – Brenton Tarrant – appeared to have live-streamed the attack on Facebook as victims in a mosque were shot.
UK News|Mar 15, 2019
UK News
PewDiePie ‘sickened’ by mention in New Zealand shootings video
The YouTuber’s name was mentioned in a live stream of the attacks.
UK News|Mar 15, 2019
UK News
Tech giant dominance of digital ad market to be examined by competition watchdog
An independent review has called for tougher rules on anti-competitive behaviour and mergers to protect smaller businesses and boost the economy.
UK News|Mar 13, 2019
UK News
Gender-neutral AI voice assistant developed to ‘combat gender bias’
Q has been developed by creative agency Virtue and Copenhagen Pride.
Viral News|Mar 11, 2019
Viral News
Baking trays added to inflation basket as Great British Bake Off boosts sales
Smart speakers, herbal teas and popcorn also made it on to the list of monitored items.
UK News|Mar 11, 2019
UK News
Tech firms should have duty of care imposed on them, Lords committee says
Communications Committee calls for creation of a Digital Authority to oversee regulation of internet companies.
UK News|Mar 9, 2019
UK News
Junk food adverts could be banned before 9pm
The Government is planning to launch a consultation into banning junk food adverts before 9pm, it has been reported.
UK News|Mar 3, 2019
UK News
Labour’s Tom Watson calls on YouTube to ban Tommy Robinson
The move comes after Facebook decided to permanently ban the activist across its social network.
UK News|Mar 2, 2019
UK News