An analysis of government transparency data reveals that major technology companies have been granted significantly more meetings with UK ministers than child safety organizations. While tech giants held dozens of discussions regarding digital policy and regulation, advocacy groups focused on protecting children online secured only a small fraction of that access. Critics argue that this imbalance allows commercial interests to exert disproportionate influence over upcoming safety legislation at the expense of vulnerable users.
Date: January 17, 2026. Source: theguardian.com