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The communications watchdog has concluded TikTok and YouTube expose children to harmful content despite safeguards. New research shows repeat violations of age-appropriate design rules across both platforms.
The explosive courtroom battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman delivered an unexpected windfall for the artificial intelligence industry. Regulatory scrutiny receded as investors poured £12 billion into AI startups within 48 hours of the verdict.
The government will introduce stricter waste carrier licensing rules this week to close loopholes exploited by illegal dumpers. The move follows a 37% rise in fly-tipping incidents nationwide in 2023, costing local authorities £168 million in clean-up bills.
England’s local councils could soon compel fly tippers to clear their own dumped waste or face steep fines without court intervention. The move targets persistent illegal dumping that costs taxpayers millions annually.
A video editing app’s advert promising to ‘remove anything’ was ruled misleading for implying it could digitally undress women. The UK’s advertising watchdog has banned the campaign after receiving 39 complaints.