Ofcom on goodinfo.net Daily https://goodinfo.net/en/tags/ofcom/ goodinfo.net daily curated global news: AI, tech, finance, and world affairs. Hugo -- gohugo.io en goodinfo.net Thu, 21 May 2026 09:54:00 +0800 [Brief] Ofcom Says TikTok and YouTube Not Safe Enough for Kids https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/ai-tech/ofcom-tiktok-youtube-child-safety-may-20260521/ Thu, 21 May 2026 09:54:00 +0800 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/ai-tech/ofcom-tiktok-youtube-child-safety-may-20260521/ UK regulator Ofcom has reported that TikTok and YouTube are not safe enough for child users, calling for stronger content moderation and protective measures. The report notes that while both platforms have taken some protective steps, significant gaps remain in preventing children from accessing harmful content. Ofcom is requiring platforms to invest more resources in minor protection and consider implementing stricter age verification mechanisms. Source: BBC UK regulator Ofcom has reported that TikTok and YouTube are not safe enough for child users, calling for stronger content moderation and protective measures. The report notes that while both platforms have taken some protective steps, significant gaps remain in preventing children from accessing harmful content. Ofcom is requiring platforms to invest more resources in minor protection and consider implementing stricter age verification mechanisms.

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]]> ai-tech OfcomTikTokYouTubeChild SafetyContent Moderation Meta Brings High Court Challenge Over Ofcom Fees https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/ai-tech/meta-high-court-challenge-ofcom-fees-2026-05-08/ Fri, 08 May 2026 02:04:00 +0800 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/ai-tech/meta-high-court-challenge-ofcom-fees-2026-05-08/ Meta has filed a High Court challenge against the UK communications regulator Ofcom over its fee structure. Meta argues that Ofcom’s charges are unreasonable and may constitute an unfair burden on technology companies. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the financial framework of UK tech regulation. Meta has filed a High Court challenge against the UK communications regulator Ofcom over its fee structure. Meta argues that Ofcom’s charges are unreasonable and may constitute an unfair burden on technology companies. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the financial framework of UK tech regulation.

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