Tag: Governments
Government Taking Urgent Action to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
We welcome the government’s latest announcement to strengthen action against violence against women and girls.
19th February 2026
“No platform gets a free pass”: Government Announces New Action on Online Safety and AI Risks
The UK Government has announced new measures to strengthen protections for children online, including action to close gaps in existing legislation and address the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence.
16th February 2026
Book Tickets for Free Webinar - Strengthening Cybersecurity in Schools
SWGfL is partnering with Secure Schools on Thursday 26th February 2026, 2:00–3:00pm to deliver a timely webinar with leading experts.
29th January 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
Recognition Matters, But Victims Need Prevention - Not Just Words
Read our response to the Secretary of State’s recent statement to the House of Commons around intimate image abuse protections.
23rd 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
Register Your Support for Safer Internet Day 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026 will take place on 10 February 2026 with the theme exploring AI. Find out how your organisation can get involved.
5th 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
SWGfL’s 2025 Annual Review: A Year of Milestones and Global Influence
In 2025, SWGfL marked one of the most important years in its history. Find out what we achieved throughout the year.
16th December 2025
A Safer Future for Women and Girls: Why Evidence Must Shape the Next Phase of NCII Prevention
Ofcom's latest research provides evidence we now need to move from isolated efforts to a truly collective approach to tackle intimate image abuse.
8th December 2025
An Encouraging Start – Response to Ofcom’s Latest Research on the Online Safety Act
SWGfL welcomes Ofcom’s publication of its latest research on the early impact of the Online Safety Act (OSA) but more still needs to be done.
4th December 2025
SWGfL Attends European Parliament and ENISA’s Cybersecurity Conference
SWGfL attended two very different but deeply connected conversations happening within the European Parliament ENISA's Cybersecurity Conference.
4th December 2025
Introducing the Global Clearing Centre: Strengthening the Global Response Towards Intimate Image Abuse
We are working with the FCDO to establish a new pilot project looking at a Global Clearing Centre for NCII content.
1st December 2025