Ian Russell

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Ian Russell

Tomorrow should be a watershed moment for children and families as the Online Safety Act comes into effect. But regrettably, it feels as if we are going backwards. The regulator Ofcom has decided to deploy timidity where ambition is needed. Rather than focusing on reducing harm and preventing tragedies, its approach seems aimed at minimising the economic costs for tech firms cleaning up the harm they have caused.

2 months ago | mg.co.za | Ian Russell

I recently had a bizarre day in which in the morning, I spoke to the education minister and in the evening, I saw members of the small business ministry. Even though one might think the conversations would be different, they were remarkably similar. We talked about education and the shortage of skills in the current and future workforce, and how this could be addressed to help grow our sluggish economy.

Oct 21, 2024 | thetimes.com | Ian Russell

Next month marks seven years since my youngest daughter, Molly, died. Shockingly, the UK loses at least one child to suicide every week where technology plays a role. As we approach the first anniversary of the Online Safety Act, for which many like me campaigned tirelessly, I remain convinced that effective regulation is the most significant way to protect children from preventable online harm, and to prevent further families experiencing unimaginable loss.

Aug 14, 2024 | tvtropes.org | Ian Russell |Zuri Washington |Christopher Tester |Tamara Fritz

The characters of the Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader video game.     open/close all folders  Main Character and Companions    The Rogue Trader Voiced By: Scott Tunnix (Male Pragmatic), Ashley Rose Kaplan (Female Pragmatic), Jonathan Cox (Male Pious), Aimee Smith (Female Pious), Mike Bodie (Male Bold), Amina Koroma (Female Bold), Tim Bick (Male Heretic), Rhiannon Moushall (Female Heretic), Nicholas Maddern (Male Madman), Jenna Sharp (Female Madman).

Aug 2, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Ian Russell |Christine McComas

This week, after months of stalemate, the US Senate voted to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA), a landmark bill that would finally force tech giants to prioritize the health and safety of young people online above their bottom lines. It’s a massive victory for online safety and tech accountability — and sends a powerful message to the companies responsible for Big Tech’s predatory practices. But final passage is far from certain.