Beyond Child Safety: Does the Internet Need Enforcement

Governments are increasingly creating specific rules for how digital services must operate. Platforms are being asked to demonstrate compliance, regulators are being given greater oversight, and enforcement systems are becoming an increasingly important part of the regulatory process.  As explored throughout the previous blogs in this series, digital regulation starts with establishing the rules, followed […]

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Regulation Without Enforcement is Bypassed

Governments are establishing new rules for how digital services must operate. Platforms are being asked to demonstrate that they comply with those rules. Regulators are developing processes to assess whether they do.  As explored in the previous blog, establishing regulation and demonstrating compliance are critical steps in this process. But what happens when a regulator

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Why Illegal Online Gambling Is Hard to Stop

Illegal online gambling is often discussed in terms of user behaviour, including accessibility, anonymity, and risk. But focusing only on the end user overlooks a more important reality.  Illegal online gambling persists because it is engineered to.  Behind every platform is an underlying infrastructure designed for resilience, rapid replication, and evasion. Understanding that infrastructure is

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International Day for Countering Hate Speech: Building Safer Digital Spaces Through Prevention and Accountability 

Every year on June 18, the International Day for Countering Hate Speech serves as a reminder of the growing challenge hate speech poses to societies around the world. As digital platforms continue to connect billions of people, they have also become channels through which harmful, discriminatory, and extremist content can spread at unprecedented speed and scale.  While freedom

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Why Gambling Ad Restrictions Aren’t Enough 

A new bill introduced in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina reflects a growing global trend toward restricting online gambling advertising in sports environments, particularly to protect children and young people from early exposure to betting content.  Provincial Senator Malena Galmarini has proposed legislation that would ban online gambling advertising at sports venues and surrounding areas, including

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Why Indonesia Blocked Grok: Turning Point for AI Safety 

As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and widely accessible, governments around the world are confronting a difficult but unavoidable reality: AI innovation without oversight creates real-world harm. In January 2026, Indonesia took decisive action by blocking access to Grok, an AI chatbot, after it was linked to the creation and spread of non-consensual sexually explicit deepfake images, including

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Algospeak: How Teens Outsmart Algorithms

As social media platforms ramp up content moderation, teens have developed a new digital language: algospeak. This evolving lexicon allows them to discuss serious topics like mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, or sexual assault; without triggering automated filters or platform interventions. Understanding algospeak is essential for parents, educators, and mentors who want to

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Digital Wellbeing: Supporting Kids Online

The digital world is a central part of students’ lives. From TikTok trends and emojis to private messaging and gaming communities, teens are navigating complex online spaces that can influence their mental health, social development, and overall wellbeing. While parents and schools may sometimes feel overwhelmed, partnership and shared strategies can create safer, more supportive

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