Ofcom6 days agoOfcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdogIt says the 2024 summer riots showed the regulator does not have the tools to stop the spread of viral misinformation.6 days agoTechnology24 Apr 2025Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms toldWebsites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users. 24 Apr 2025Technology17 Apr 2025Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift'The social platform is testing age checks using facial scanning for access to sensitive content.17 Apr 2025Technology9 Apr 2025First Ofcom probe launched into suicide site exposed by BBCBBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.9 Apr 2025Technology17 Mar 2025Ofcom drops investigations after GB News rulingInvestigations into shows hosted by Nigel Farage and David Lammy are among six dropped by the watchdog.17 Mar 202517 Mar 2025Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powersFamilies want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.17 Mar 2025Technology15 Mar 2025Millions lost to poor mobile coverage - surveyLack of a mobile signal in Worcestershire costs the local economy £226m a year, figures show.15 Mar 2025Hereford & Worcester28 Feb 2025GB News wins Ofcom legal challenge over Jacob Rees-Mogg shows The High Court says Ofcom's rulings over two shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg were unlawful.28 Feb 202525 Feb 2025Women's abuse online: 'I get trolled every second, every day'Ofcom is launching new guidance to improve the experience of women and girls using the internet.25 Feb 2025Technology...
