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AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Hits Alarming Peak
In the UK, the fight for online safety has entered a deeply troubling new phase. According to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), in the first half of 2025....
New Rules from Ofcom Set to Transform Children’s Online Experience
These regulations (coming into force on 25 July 2025) mean that large social media networks, search services and user-to-user platforms must implement: effective age verification, algorithmic filtering of harmful content, swift removal protocols, and accessible reporting systems for children. Non-compliance could lead to monumental fines or even platform closure.
UK Regulator Investigates Major Platforms & Sites
On 10 June 2025, Ofcom announced the launch of nine investigations into online services for possible violations of the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA). Platforms under scrutiny include 4chan and seven file-sharing services accused of failing to meet child-safety obligations.
Screen Time Surge During Summer Raises Parental Concern
Amid the summer holidays of 2025, British children and teens reportedly spent up to four hours per day on digital devices — representing roughly a 42% increase in screen time compared to the school term...
Age Verification at Last: The “Age-Checked Internet” Becomes Reality
As of 25 July 2025, the UK rolled out stringent age-verification rules requiring users to prove they’re over 18 when accessing pornography or other harmful content online—part of the wider OSA enforcement.