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Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
GRIP2 min read

OpenAI’s plan to allow erotica on ChatGPT for verified adults triggers major legal compliance challenges under the UK’s Online Safety Act, experts warn.
Jean Hurley3 min read

Researchers set up accounts pretending to be 13-year olds and set relevant filters, but were still able to see pornographic content due to TikTok’s algorithm. Legal experts believe this violates the UK’s Online Safety Act.
Hameed Shuja3 min read

A defining feature of the Online Safety Act is its extraterritorial application: a service need not be established in the UK to fall within its scope.

The act is a milestone piece of legislation and the regulator has signalled it will not hesitate to use new enforcement powers.
Anna Soilleux-Mills | CMS, Laura Bilinski | CMS6 min read

Online safety and content moderation are key issues globally. The UK now has a law for it, and regulators are serious about implementing it.
Hameed Shuja2 min read

Debate about limits of free speech on social media revived as UK riots evoke memory of Capitol Hill insurrection.
Martin Cloake3 min read

Ten years on from its formation, the CMA’s profile is higher than ever.
Martin Cloake1 min read