Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner
Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.
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Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.
Baroness Kidron criticizes Prime Minister Starmer for being 'late to the party' in regulating social media and AI, urging immediate action instead of further consultations.
Baroness Kidron criticizes Prime Minister Starmer for delaying social media regulation and being 'late to the party' in addressing online safety issues.
Baroness Kidron accuses Prime Minister Starmer of 'appeasing' big tech companies and being 'late to the party' in regulating social media and AI.
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