<ul><li>The Online Safety Act was an important first step in regulating powerful tech companies.</li><li>Ofcom's narrowly technocratic code has left loopholes for online predators and profit-driven businesses.</li><li>The UK approach has been to make the internet safer rather than placing it off-limits, but effective regulation is needed.</li><li>The government must insist on accountability for online harms and prioritize the safety of people, especially children.</li></ul>

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