Mon, 30 Jun 2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viral

UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.

* Ofcom proposes new online safety measures, including: + Requiring tech platforms to prevent illegal content from going viral + Limiting the ability to send virtual gifts or record child livestreams + Mandating proactive detection of terrorist material for larger platforms
* The proposals aim to address issues such as intimate image abuse and physical harm on livestreams, with varying requirements depending on platform size and type
* Some experts say the measures are too focused on "sticking plasters" rather than comprehensive solutions, while others welcome the potential impact on child safety
* Ofcom's consultation is open until October 2025 and seeks feedback from service providers, civil society, law enforcement, and members of the public
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