Tag: Social Media
Schools Invited to Join the Family Smart Start Pilot
Following the pilot launch, we are now inviting schools across the UK to take part in the next phase of this initiative.
11th May 2026
What Did People Report in 2025? – Insights from Report Harmful Content
Report Harmful Content (RHC) handled 1,302 cases of individuals reporting instances of online harm in 2025. Find out more.
5th May 2026
StopNCII.org Nominated for WSIS Prize 2026 — Cast Your Vote Today
We’re proud to share that StopNCII.org has once again been nominated for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026.
28th April 2026
What is Doomscrolling? – A Guide for Professionals, Parents and Carers
With so many people consuming large amounts of online content, the term “doomscrolling” has become so common.
28th April 2026
The Rise of Misinformation and Harmful Content During Times of Global Uncertainty
Find out how to respond and protect yourself online amidst times of uncertainty across the globe.
15th April 2026
SWGfL Statement: Increased Accountability from Social Media Firms
Recent cases have brought renewed attention to concerns around online features that encourage prolonged engagement and exposure to harmful content - read our statement.
30th March 2026
Instagram Releases Alerts for Parents When Teens Search for Self-Harm/ Suicide Terms
The news from Meta details how alerts will be sent to parents who use Instagram’s parental supervision tools.
23rd March 2026
Molly Rose Foundation Releases Documentary: Molly Vs the Machines
Our article explores Molly Vs the Machines, a powerful new documentary from the Molly Rose Foundation.
6th March 2026
Someone is Filming Me in Public Without My Consent – What Can I Do?
We outline what the real harms are associated with this behaviour, how it spreads online, and the limitations of the current legal systems.
13th February 2026
In Conversation with ChatGPT: How Far Have We Come?
We look at the current landscape surrounding ChatGPT and discuss how far we've come and what more needs to be addressed.
28th January 2026
Why a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Isn’t the Right Answer
Too many children are exposed to preventable harm online but find out why we do not believe a social media ban is the answer.
22nd January 2026
Grok Was Not an Accident – The Government Was Warned This Would Happen
The parliamentary record has shown how the Government were repeatedly warned about AI abuse and did not take action.
19th January 2026
Grok Restricts Undressing Features But Only Where It Is Deemed Illegal
In a statement made by X, they confirmed that they have now prevented Grok from editing images of real people in ‘revealing clothing’
15th January 2026
AI Abuse Using Grok Shows Why Legal Protections Have Completely Fallen Behind
Ofcom has just announced they are investigating X over the recent surge in synthetic sexual imagery generated via the AI tool Grok. Read our response here:
12th January 2026
Responding to AI misuse and “Undressing” Images on Social Media
We are increasingly seeing reports of individuals who have been affected by the misuse of AI on social media - read our response here.
8th January 2026
Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy: Ambition Without Balance
Read SWGfL's response to the recently published violence against women and girls strategy (VAWG)
19th December 2025