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Incoming Ofcom chair vows to take on ‘tech bros’
Ian Cheshire says media regulator must address perception it has been complacent and slow on online safety
TL;DR
- Ofcom's incoming chair, Ian Cheshire, plans to challenge "tech bros" and address perceptions of complacency in online safety regulation.
- Cheshire personally expressed concerns about social media's impact on children under 16.
- Ofcom is increasing its regulation of tech firms, citing TikTok and YouTube for not doing enough to protect children.
- Snapchat, Meta, and Roblox have agreed to implement additional safety measures for children.
- The government is consulting on ways to improve online child safety, with options including a ban on social media for under-16s.