In this Fireside Chat, Paul Ash, Executive Director of the Christchurch Call, reflects on the global push to hold tech platforms accountable for the spread of violent extremist content online—and why voluntary action may no longer be enough.

Wondering what “The Code” is? does it work? is it fit for purpose? Hear from the executive director Andrew on the how this code has been signed by Meta, X, TikTok, Google and Twitch aiming to impose self regulation measures for online safety and harm.

Banning social media for under-16s? We explore whether this proposal is a solution, a distraction, or just the beginning of a much bigger conversation about online safety and responsibility.

Planned obsolescence might feel inevitable, but as an industry, we can do better. Some great insights and thoughts on how we move on from this inevitable trap from a recent member discussion.

As New Zealand (among others) has discovered in the past decade, influencing the behaviour of these companies is easier said than done. It has repeatedly found itself struggling to effectively manage big tech’s impact on its society and economy.

Our members are worried about New Zealand’s ability to implement regulations designed to protect consumers when it comes to the influence of the mega digital platforms. Here are some thoughts and examples of other countries efforts in this space.