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Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.
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Australia's proposed social media ban for under 16s debated

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Australia's proposed ban on social media for under 16s has sparked intense debate over the feasibility and need for stronger online safety measures.
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UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.
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UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.
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Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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A new study reveals 77% of UK consumers are unaware that part-copper broadband can be marketed as 'fibre', prompting calls for clearer regulations.
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Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Ymobile has launched as the UK's first data-led eSIM MVNO, offering flexible data plans and addressing the environmental impact of traditional SIM cards.
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UK considers ban on under-16s using social media

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.
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Concerns grow over delayed UK broadband switching system rollout

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Concerns arise over the UK One Touch Switch system as Ofcom deems it unready; customers must stick to existing broadband switching methods, risking ongoing overpayments.
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Mastering Mail: Crafting a resilient mail strategy amidst the changing postal landscape

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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As Ofcom hints at reduced letter deliveries, businesses must brace for possible mail disruptions and refine their mailing strategies for resilience.
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Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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In a bid for child safety online, Ofcom warns social media platforms they may face user bans for under-18s if new safety regulations are ignored.
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Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Aston University researchers set a new record in data transmission, achieving speeds of 301 terabits per second, 4.5 million times quicker than average UK home broadband.
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UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row

Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.
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VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal to lead regulatory & public affairs

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Online safety tech leader VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal, former Ofcom and Meta policy veteran, to head Regulatory and Public Affairs.
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CMA launches probe into £7.5bn UK Cloud Services market

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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The CMA investigates the UK's £7.5bn cloud services market for potential competition issues impeding businesses.
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Big Data London 2023 to unveil the future of data analytics

Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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Taking place in London between 20-21 September, this year’s show will emphasise the rise in Generative AI and how humans interact with and utilise data.
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Big Data London set to explore rise of genAI and data evolution

Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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AI is a pivotal theme to the conference as businesses look to embrace GenAI to stay competitive and innovative as the science of data continues to evolve.
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London conference to explore data’s future through Generative AI

Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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Databricks CIO Robin Sutara will host a panel discussion with Di Mayze, Global Head of Data and AI at WPP, and Natalie Cramp, CEO of Profusion.
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Multicloud key stepping stone on journey to business resilience

Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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Businesses relying on a single cloud service provider are setting themselves up for a single point of failure.
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Digital Poverty Alliance tackles digital poverty in the UK

Tue, 23rd May 2023
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Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has unveiled its National Delivery Plan, comprised of six core missions to end digital poverty in the United Kingdom by 2030.
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The three types of employees that can cause a data breach

Mon, 29th May 2017
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More and more companies are realizing that trusted & trained employees can also pose an enormous threat. We have identified three types of employees.