Ofcom proposes rules forcing big tech to tackle online scam ads

UK communications regulator Ofcom has put forward proposals requiring major tech companies to take action against fraudulent advertisements on their platforms. The move comes as Ofcom data shows more than half of UK adults have come across potentially scam ads online. Under the proposed rules, big tech firms would be held responsible for managing and reducing the spread of such deceptive content. The proposals are part of broader efforts to make online spaces safer for consumers across the United Kingdom.