Why the UK is moving to regulate the internet
(CNN)The world recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, which has changed the world for the better in many ways. It’s now easier than ever to buy things with the click of a few buttons, share information quickly and safely, and give people who previously did not have a voice platforms to express their opinions.
But even the web’s inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee has called for action to address a slate of problems borne out of the internet. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also recently came out in favor of stricter regulation.
These are calls that the UK government has been listening to. We’ve heard tragic stories of everything from bullying and harassment to the promotion of self harm, suicide, child sexual abuse and the glorification of terrorism and violent crime. It’s clear to us that self-regulation among tech companies has not been sufficient and action in the form of regulation is now needed.
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