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US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.
September 25, 2026Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer - Reuters
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer Reuters
June 8, 2026Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
June 8, 2026Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
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US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The US government is seeking to join Elon Musk's legal challenge to overturn a €120m (£105m) EU fine against X over its blue tick badges. In December 2025, the European Commission said the platform "
UK PM: Big tech needs to restrict explicit content for children
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned major technology companies they must introduce safeguards to stop children from sending or receiving explicit images, or face new legislation within months.
Starmer gives big tech three months to block children from accessing nude images
Keir Starmer made the announcement at London Tech Week | Alamy Keir Starmer has told tech firms to stop under-18s from accessing nude images on their smartphones. Legislation forcing tech giants lik
Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones
Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PM Apple and Google have been given until September to install software that blocks explicit imag
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer
Business British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at London Tech Week on government plans to use technology to boost growth, in London, Britain, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/Poo
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Tech companies such as Apple and Google have been asked by the UK government to block access to naked images on smartphones and other devices for under-18s. Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either
Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
Netflix has been sued in Texas over claims it collects data belonging to children and adults in the US state without their consent, and uses "addictive" design to keep them hooked. Texas Attorney Gen