Summary
A campaigner, Baroness Kidron, criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not acting quickly enough to regulate big tech companies, especially around social media and AI. She believes that the government could adopt stronger measures to protect children online. The government says it has already introduced strong online safety policies and is considering banning under-16s from social media.
Key Facts
- Baroness Kidron accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of being slow to regulate social media and AI.
- She argued that the government should implement existing proposals from the House of Lords.
- The UK government says it has some of the world's strongest online safety protections.
- A consultation has been launched on banning social media use for children under 16.
- Under new laws, tech companies must remove abusive images within 48 hours.
- Critics say Starmer is treating the issue based on personal experience as a parent.
- Baroness Kidron disagrees with banning under-16s from social media as a complete solution.
