Government launches White Paper on social media regulation

The transcript discusses the need for regulation in online companies, emphasizing the role of a regulator in ensuring online safety and balancing freedom of speech with harm prevention. It highlights the government's White Paper as part of a broader response to online challenges, including the need for flexibility in regulation to address new harms. The transcript also touches on the challenges of encrypted messaging and the importance of age verification measures.

Why is it important for the regulator to be independent?

What challenges does the online world present to democracy, according to the text?

How can the regulator address new harms that emerge in the online environment?