As the government consults on new measures requiring social media companies and tech firms to protect their users, the CBI's Matthew Fell says it's an opportunity for business to help define the debate.
Open a newspaper any time in the last few months and you’ll have seen the headlines. Amid the excitement, good and promise of all that technology can bring, there’s also a groundswell of mistrust. Fears about the ease with which harm can be spread via social media, snooping and worries about work in an increasingly automated world. And that harm can be tragically real, especially for young people. Addressing online harms and restoring trust in the technology we use every day must be a top priority – and a shared responsibility.
With the publication of the government’s Internet Safety whitepaper just around the corner, businesses want to embrace this once-in-a-generation opportunity to find an approach that both protects people from harm and helps support the UK’s flourishing digital economy.
Digital technologies can be a force for good, so part of the answer will be separating fact from fiction. One myth to ta
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