This week, I had a chance to speak on the panel “Panic Or Proof? The State of Online Safety Research” at the Family Online Safety Institute European meeting
Together with colleagues Sandra Cortesi, Julia Davidson OBE, Pete Etchells, and moderator Stephen Balkam, we explored the current evidence base around online safetyโincluding what we know, what we donโt know, and what tends to get lost in public debate. Topics on the table included bans, age assurance, youth perspectives, and the gaps between policy and research.
It was a lovely and grounded discussion at the intersection of research, policy, and practice, and I’m so glad I had the chance to participate. There’s a lot of work to do, but I’m optimistic for the road ahead.
