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Stephen Kinsella
Dec 3, 20247 min read
Is Ofcom about to delay action on fake and anonymous accounts until 2027?
It could be another 3 years before UK social media users get new verification options. That would be a huge setback for online safety.
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David Babbs
Sep 4, 20245 min read
"Rocket boosters" for extremists - how social media fuelled recent far-right disorder in the UK, and some suggestions for how to prevent this in the future
Some initial analysis of how social media fuelled the UK riots, and suggestions for actions the UK government and Ofcom should take
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Stephen Kinsella
Dec 16, 20204 min read
First thoughts on yesterday’s announcement re: Online Harms
We welcome the government’s full response to the Online Harms Consultation, which was finally published yesterday afternoon. Whilst we...
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David Babbs
Jul 31, 20207 min read
Parliamentary discussion of online harms, misinformation and abuse – a summer recess 2020 round-up
The UK parliament has now broken for summer recess, so it’s a good time for another round-up of latest developments in parliament. From...
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David Babbs
May 18, 20206 min read
Parliamentary discussion of Online Harms, anonymity and disinformation continues during lockdown
The pandemic has reinforced the importance and urgency of tackling Online Harms.
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David Babbs
Mar 1, 20203 min read
Other groups doing inspiring work on Online Harms, Abuse and Disinformation
Here's a non-exhaustive, un-ordered list of other organisations and individuals whose work in this area we are aware of, respect, and...
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David Babbs
Dec 18, 201912 min read
Academic research about anonymity, inauthenticity, and misinformation
A non-exhaustive list of academic works exploring the relationship between anonymity, inauthentic accounts, lack of effective verification
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