TechScape: The new law that could protect UK children online – as long as it works

The Online Safety Act in the UK is, quietly, one of the most important pieces of legislation to have come out of this government. Admittedly, the competition is slim. But as time goes by, and more and more of the act begins to take effect, we're starting to see how it will reshape the internet. Social media firms have been told to "tame aggressive algorithms" that recommend harmful content to children, as part of Ofcom's new safety codes of practice. The children's safety codes, introduced as part of the Online Safety Act, let Ofcom set new, tight rules for internet companies and how they can interact with children.