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Nearly Sane

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Tech bosses could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill
« on: January 17, 2023, 01:07:05 PM »
I do wonder quite how long this bill will take to get through
 I think it may be a bit like the fabled painting of the Forth Road Bridge.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64298338

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Re: Tech bosses could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2023, 02:10:11 PM »
This is dangerous nonsense

'Under a further change to the bill, video footage that shows people crossing the Channel in small boats in a “positive light” will be added to a list of illegal content that all tech platforms must proactively prevent from reaching users.'


https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jan/17/donelan-confirms-stiffer-online-safety-measures-after-backbench-pressure