Summary
Ofcom, the UK regulator, proposes new online safety measures to stop illegal content from spreading and protect children. These measures may include requiring tech platforms to detect harmful content and allow users to report dangerous livestreams. Ofcom is seeking feedback from various groups on these proposals until October 2025.
Key Facts
- Ofcom is the UK regulator overseeing online safety.
- Ofcom proposed new rules to stop illegal content from going viral and to protect children online.
- The proposals may require big tech firms to use technology to detect harmful content.
- Platforms might need to let users report livestreams that show potential illegal activities.
- The consultation is open until October 2025, and Ofcom wants feedback from service providers, the public, and other groups.
- Ofcom's proposals aim to improve existing online safety rules.
- In 2022, TikTok increased the minimum age for livestreaming to 18 to protect children.
- YouTube plans to raise its livestreaming age threshold to 16 starting in July.
