Encrypted messaging services sign open letter against UK Online Safety Bill
Encrypted messaging services including WhatsApp, Signal and Element have signed an open letter opposing the UK Online Safety Bill ahead of its final reading in the House of Lords. The platforms argue the Bill could undermine
UK Online Safety Bill needs a ‘total rewrite’, human rights lawyer says
The Online Safety Bill in its current form is a “mess” and needs a “total rewrite”, a leading digital human rights lawyer has said. Dr Susie Alegre has written a legal opinion piece warning that the
Facebook parent company disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine, Meta has revealed. The
YouTube latest platform to ban Andrew Tate
YouTube has become the latest platform to permanently ban former kickboxer Andrew Tate, for breaching its rules on hate speech. The Google-owned video platform said channels associated with Mr Tate had been removed for breaching its
UK Online Safety Bill is not fit for purpose, say IT experts
Tech experts have concerns over whether the Online Safety Bill is workable, with only a small minority believing it is currently fit for purpose, according to a survey of the IT industry. A study by BCS,
Elon Musk reaches agreement to acquire Twitter for about 44 billion dollars
Billionaire Elon Musk has reached an agreement to acquire Twitter for approximately 44 billion dollars (£34.5 billion), the company said. The outspoken Tesla CEO, the world’s wealthiest person, has said he wants to buy Twitter because
