( October 26, 2026, 00:02 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Tech companies should face stricter UK online safety rules, a majority of adults say, according to YouGov polling now published. The poll of almost 2,200 UK adults, commissioned by the Online Safety Network, found that 78 percent of respondents are not confident the country’s online safety laws are being properly enforced, and that 70 percent think social media platforms are doing too little to keep users safe. In the same release, the OSN said it plans to publish a bill in January that would strengthen platform duties, introduce standalone requirements for AI chatbots, and give the communications regulator Ofcom emergency enforcement powers.Press release is attached. ...
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