Ofcom says Big Tech must tackle scourge of scam adverts
– Big Tech will be held accountable for tackling scam ads on their platforms, under proposed new fraud-fighting rules announced today by Ofcom.
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CapCut Recognized for AI-Powered Video and Image Creation by Software Experts
– Software Experts has recognized CapCut in its latest review of the best AI content creation tools, citing the platform’s ability to support video, image, audio, and social media production from a single editing workspace.
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Ofcom’s open letter to UK online service providers regarding civil unrest in Belfast
– Ofcom has written to online service providers operating in the UK about the increased risk of their platforms being used to stir up hatred, provoke violence and commit other offences under UK law, in the context of recent civil unrest in Belfast.
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Threat Actors Spoofing FIFA Websites in Advance of the 2026 World Cup
– The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public that cyber threat actors are conducting spoofing attacks against the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) website in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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UK regulator Ofcom fines porn company £600,000
– Ofcom has today fined pornography provider Youngtek Solutions Ltd £500,000 for not having age checks in place, plus £100,000 for failing to respond to a formal request for information from the regulator.
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Online Safety minister travels to Australia to learn key findings from its social media approach
– With only 2 days to go until the landmark children’s online safety consultation closes, ministers are urging parents and kids to have their say and help inform the next steps the UK will take on protecting children online.
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Universal Music Group and TikTok Announce New Global Licensing Agreement
– Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and TikTok, the world’s best platform for music discovery and promotion, today announced a new multi-year strategic licensing agreement, further strengthening the existing relationship between the two companies.
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Pinkfong’s “Baby Shark” Swims Into Spotify’s Billions Club
– The Pinkfong Company, the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark, today announced that “Baby Shark” has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify.
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SPOTIFY AND UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCE LANDMARK LICENSING AGREEMENTS FOR FAN-MADE COVERS AND REMIXES
– Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced landmark recorded music and music publishing licensing agreements enabling Spotify to launch a new tool allowing fans to create covers and remixes of their favorite songs from participating artists and songwriters.
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GIPHY Extends Multi-Year Integration Partnership with Meta
– GIPHY, the world’s leading platform for visual self-expression, today announced a multi-year extension of its long-standing integration partnership with Meta.
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