Work on AI algorithm could help create safe spaces from online abuse
A new algorithm being developed in a bid to tackle gender online abuse could help “drive positive social and cultural change”. The Scottish and UK Governments have both welcomed work being done by researchers at the
Australian court orders Google to pay £411,000 over defamatory YouTube videos
An Australian court has ordered Google to pay a former politician 715,000 Australian dollars (£411,000) over two defamatory YouTube videos. John Barilaro, the former New South Wales state deputy premier, had sued Google and comedian Jordan
YouTube blocks access to RT and Sputnik across Europe
YouTube has blocked channels linked to Russian state-owned media outlets RT and Sputnik across Europe – including the UK – amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Google-owned video platform said the ban was effective immediately
Joe Rogan pledges to ‘balance’ podcast after Covid misinformation controversy
Podcast host Joe Rogan has said he will try to “balance out” the opinions expressed on his show following controversy around it spreading misinformation about Covid-19. In a video posted to Instagram, Mr Rogan said he
UK Royal Society: Content removal alone will not halt internet misinformation
Removing harmful scientific misinformation from the internet is not a viable solution for eradicating the issue, a report by the Royal Society has warned. The UK’s national academy of science has said governments and online platforms
