Putting the brakes on Big Tech

The BBC has piece by in it’s Tech Tent podcast looking at the possible effectiveness of proposed UK laws to protect young people and stop disinformation. But will it work?

Tech Tent – The UK’s plan to rein in big tech – BBC Sounds

Here is The Guardian’s take on the same subject.

The Guardian view on online safety: holding big tech to account | Editorial | The Guardian

With some background information:

TechScape: what to expect from the online safety bill | Technology | The Guardian


Further Reading

Draft Online Safety Bill – Committees – UK Parliament

Draft Online Safety Bill – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Online Safety Bill articles (Smart Thinking Solutions)

Online Safety Bill publications – Parliamentary Bills – UK Parliament

Draft Online Safety Bill (Joint Committee) – Summary – Committees – UK Parliament

Draft Online Safety Bill – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Smart Thinking Solutions supports this UK Government initiative:

Let’s stop abuse together – Stop Abuse Together (campaign.gov.uk)