Category: Media & Entertainment

  • Online Safety Act not fit for purpose after far-right riots, says Sadiq Khan

    Exclusive: London mayor warns law must be revisited ‘very, very quickly’ due to falsehoods that contributed to unrest Sadiq Khan on the riots: ‘Like a lot of people of my generation, I felt triggered’ Laws designed to counter misinformation are “not fit for purpose” and must be revisited after the spread of online falsehoods contributed…

  • Online Safety Act not fit for purpose after far-right riots, says Sadiq Khan

    Exclusive: London mayor warns law must be revisited ‘very, very quickly’ due to falsehoods that contributed to unrest Sadiq Khan on the riots: ‘Like a lot of people of my generation, I felt triggered’ Laws designed to counter misinformation are “not fit for purpose” and must be revisited after the spread of online falsehoods contributed…

  • Online Safety Act not fit for purpose after far-right riots, says Sadiq Khan

    Exclusive: London mayor warns law must be revisited ‘very, very quickly’ due to falsehoods that contributed to unrest Sadiq Khan on the riots: ‘Like a lot of people of my generation, I felt triggered’ Laws designed to counter misinformation are “not fit for purpose” and must be revisited after the spread of online falsehoods contributed…

  • Online Safety Act not fit for purpose after far-right riots, says Sadiq Khan

    Exclusive: London mayor warns law must be revisited ‘very, very quickly’ due to falsehoods that contributed to unrest Sadiq Khan on the riots: ‘Like a lot of people of my generation, I felt triggered’ Laws designed to counter misinformation are “not fit for purpose” and must be revisited after the spread of online falsehoods contributed…

  • Online Safety Act not fit for purpose after far-right riots, says Sadiq Khan

    Exclusive: London mayor warns law must be revisited ‘very, very quickly’ due to falsehoods that contributed to unrest Sadiq Khan on the riots: ‘Like a lot of people of my generation, I felt triggered’ Laws designed to counter misinformation are “not fit for purpose” and must be revisited after the spread of online falsehoods contributed…

  • What is the UK’s Online Safety Act and what powers will it provide?

    New laws expected to come into force in 2025 are under spotlight after online planning of far-right riots in England Online Safety Act not fit for purpose, says Sadiq Khan The Online Safety Act is back in the spotlight after a week of violence driven in part by far-right groups coordinating online, using a mixture…

  • WBD writes down $9.1bn on cablenets

    Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30th 2024. Shares in the media giant dropped by around 11 per cent in extended trading on August 7th after reporting a Q2 loss of $10 billion. This was primarily due to a $9.1 billion (€8.32bn) write-down of the value of WBD’s…

  • Report: Streaming rules in US as linear continues decline

    Samba TV, a provider of omniscreen advertising and analytics, has released its latest State of Viewership Report for the first half of 2024. The report analyses approximately 45 billion hours of linear and streaming television consumption and uncovers significant trends and opportunities shaping the television and advertising landscapes. Among its findings, the report highlights an…

  • Podcasts of the week: Spooky stories of the possessed from the stars of Paranormal Activity

    In this week’s newsletter: Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat turn their hand to audio with True Tales of Possession. Plus: five of the best podcasts featuring A-listers • Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession Audible, all episodes available Fifteen years after Katie Featherston and…

  • Podcasts of the week: Spooky stories of the possessed from the stars of Paranormal Activity

    In this week’s newsletter: Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat turn their hand to audio with True Tales of Possession. Plus: five of the best podcasts featuring A-listers • Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession Audible, all episodes available Fifteen years after Katie Featherston and…