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James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

This is a telling move: US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner

Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to

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December 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Censoring those who fight censorship and online hate: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a

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December 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Investigations announced into how social media and video sharing platforms use UK children’s personal information

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#socialmedia #news

Investigations announced into how social media and video sharing platforms use UK children’s personal information

ICO investigating how TikTok uses 13–17-year-olds' personal information to make recommendations to them. Regulator also announces it is investigating how Reddit and Imgur assess the age of their child...

ico.org.uk

March 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Dear Donald….

February 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

The Musk misinformation war on the Tate's has reached new heights:

#news

February 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

While ignoring the impact on referendums and/or elections :)

www.foxglove.org.uk/2025/02/11/m...

MPs are investigating how social media fuelled last summer's racist attacks – read our submission - Foxglove

www.foxglove.org.uk

February 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Given news orgs are already doing this I am not sure this is good or bad news #news #pr

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AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds

The BBC's head of news and current affairs says the developers of the tools are

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February 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Amazed how many of these things there are, with Stacey Solomon and others, and social media not held accountable #pr #news

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Naga Munchetty: Scammers spread fake nude pictures of me on social media

BBC presenter Naga Munchetty has seen a fake online post using her image to

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February 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

It's sad the police has to do this, grateful they do:

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/so...

#pr #socialmedia

Social Media (Youth) - Malicious Communications | Avon and Somerset Police

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

January 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Well worth a short read...

www.404media.co/decentralize...

Decentralized Social Media Is the Only Alternative to the Tech Oligarchy

The TikTok ban and Donald Trump's rise to power show how fragile our social media accounts are. We must normalize and invest in decentralized social media.

www.404media.co

January 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

A good day for Prince Harry. A bad day in holding journalism itself to account.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...

Prince Harry settles case against Sun publisher after long-running legal battle

The prince has agreed to receive a settlement from the paper's owner, bringing a long-running legal battle to an end.

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January 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Accountability at long last or damp squib? #phonehacking #leveson

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Prince Harry versus newspapers: This is the one that matters

Prince Harry’s legal battle against British tabloids for allegedly unlawfully intruding into his life reaches its most important moment on Tuesday.

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January 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Oh wow. Wouldn't want anything competing with US owned media would we :)

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...

TikTok updates: TikTok faces ban in US by Sunday after Supreme Court rejects appeal

The Supreme Court has decided to uphold a law that would ban the hugely popular social media app in the US.

www.bbc.co.uk

January 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Will be interesting to see the rise of this platform, even without a like-for-like fall on X

www.socialmediatoday.com/news/social-...

Are We Set for a Major Shake-up of Social Media?

Will the latest changes in the social media landscape reshape our usage?

www.socialmediatoday.com

January 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Haha 'Brain rot' is 2024s word of the year...

www.bigissue.com/life/health/...

Here's how to stop the social media brain rot

Relentless activity on social media is causing brain rot. But don't worry, there are ways to prevent that happening.

www.bigissue.com

January 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Or just not fit for purpose in 2025

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#pr #socialmedia

Online safety laws unsatisfactory, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle says

Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.

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January 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Tesco already gearing up for the next Christian celebration….

January 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

The case for better social media regulation must be made!

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Guardian view on digital media: the case for better regulation must be made | Editorial

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at the crisis in western democracy, Donald Trump’s victory and the role played by digital media

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December 28, 2024 at 10:42 AM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Turns out you can't just say what you want on social media and get away with it #pr #news

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Joey Barton charged over social media posts

The retired Premier League footballer faces two charges of sending malicious communications.

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December 19, 2024 at 1:47 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Given where tech companies are based is prosecution likely?

Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#pr #news #social

Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts

Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.

www.bbc.co.uk

December 16, 2024 at 12:53 PM

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Jon Cooper

@joncooper-us.bsky.social

THIS is how it’s done, folks.

December 14, 2024 at 1:49 PM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Great piece by Simon, debunking a survey that duped the rest of UK media who reported it verbatim. #news #pr

www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

How to deter prospective rail passengers: Pretend fares are much higher than they are

Train Talk: A ticket from London to Milton Keynes has never cost anything like £74.90, despite a survey claiming it does

www.independent.co.uk

December 11, 2024 at 8:29 AM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Google reveals 2024's most searched-for topics and questions in the UK #news #pr #social

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Google reveals 2024's most searched-for topics and questions in the UK

From tips on how to nab Oasis tickets, to the presidential election in the United States, Google has revealed the most frequently searched terms in the UK during this past year.

news.sky.com

December 10, 2024 at 10:42 AM

James Davis

@jhdavisuk.bsky.social

Amazing pictures from the last year
#news #photojournalism

Reuters @reuters.com · Dec 6

In a year marked by sporting brilliance, champions old and new captivated audiences and pushed the limits of human endurance. Reuters photographers were on hand to capture some of the most memorable moments reut.rs/41lJ6SJ