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UK and US Form Joint Working Group to Enhance Children's Online Safety, Urge 'Further and Faster' Action

Oct 10, 2024, 01:08 PM

The United Kingdom and the United States have announced the formation of a joint working group aimed at improving children's online safety. This initiative, spearheaded by UK Minister Peter Kyle and US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, seeks to enhance cooperation between the two countries in safeguarding children on digital platforms. The working group will focus on sharing expertise, promoting platform transparency, and addressing the impacts of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure a more secure digital environment for young people. The first joint statement on online safety between the UK and US governments calls for platforms to go 'further and faster' to protect children.