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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.