Keir Starmer’s under-16 social media ban doubles as a bid to project conviction, answer Labour rivals, and recast his premiership as more human.

The European Union is delaying key AI obligations for high-risk systems while tightening rules on deepfake and watermarking, highlighting how commercial and political pressure is reshaping the bloc’s landmark AI law.

Manitoba may become the first province to implement a ban on social media and artificial intelligence for children, according to Premier Wab Kinew.

Internet and multimedia expert Jonathan Bishop has outlined the key changes to UK law on broadband and online services that will affect households and businesses from 2026, highlighting how new rules around speed guarantees, contract transparency, and digital‑safety obligations will reshape the way people connect online.