Policy · 1h ago
UK regulator proposes forcing tech firms to tackle scam ads
Ofcom proposes new rules requiring tech platforms to detect and remove fraudulent ads, after finding over half of UK adults have encountered them. The regulator aims to hold companies accountable for scam content. The consultation runs until early 2025.
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The proposal shifts responsibility to platforms, but enforcement details and impact on smaller ad networks remain unclear.
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