United Kingdom — Ofcom & Meta Platforms

United Kingdom — Ofcom: United Kingdom — Ofcom is the regulator proposing the new scam advertising code, increasing its regulatory authority over tech platforms.

Meta Platforms: Meta faces both UK scam ad rules and EU demands to disable addictive features, potentially impacting its advertising revenue and user engagement.

United Kingdom — Ofcom: Investigating X over Grok's AI image issues; context for regulatory scrutiny.

Meta Platforms: Meta faced severe backlash and discontinued the Muse Image feature; the incident highlights ongoing privacy risks and regulatory challenges.

United Kingdom — Ofcom: United Kingdom — Ofcom's investigation into ByteDance — TikTok Shop's age verification and child safety practices under the UK's Online Safety Act adds parallel regulatory scrutiny, potentially leading to further compliance requirements.

Meta Platforms: Meta has faced similar EU scrutiny over addictive design features, and the ByteDance — TikTok Shop case reinforces the broader regulatory trend affecting all major social media platforms.

United Kingdom — Ofcom: United Kingdom — Ofcom launched an investigation into ByteDance — TikTok Shop's child safety practices. The U.S. settlement may inform its findings.

Meta Platforms: Meta is currently on trial in a separate COPPA-related case brought by 29 states. The ByteDance — TikTok Shop settlement may set a precedent and increase pressure on Meta.