social media regulation
Coverage of social media regulation in the Nexus archive.
- 'We've heard it all before Prime Minister': Bereaved parents hit out as Starmer vows action on social media for under-16s 'within weeks not months'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to implement social media restrictions for under-16s within weeks, but bereaved parents have criticized the move as insufficient and reminiscent of past unfulfilled promises.
- Germany records high numbers of online child abuse cases
Germany is experiencing high numbers of online child abuse cases, with regulatory efforts on social media proving largely ineffective. According to Jugendschutz.net, a government-funded organization, young people in Germany lack adequate protection against online hate and violence.
- Starmer's mixed messages on social media as he tells tech bosses that risks children face 'can't go on' - just a day after ordering MPs to vote down limits
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer criticized social media risks to children during a meeting with tech executives but previously instructed MPs to reject legislative limits on such platforms, highlighting inconsistent messaging. His actions reflect a political dilemma between addressing child safety concerns and resisting regulatory measures.