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Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
March 24, 2026 10:37pm UTC
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
March 24, 2026 11:16pm UTC
Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.
March 24, 2026 4:48pm UTC
US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.
March 24, 2026 1:26am UTC
AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation
Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.
March 22, 2026 12:45am UTC
Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes
The darts star's image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.
March 20, 2026 4:16pm UTC
Hargreaves Lansdown says IT issues which affected thousands are over
The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.
March 20, 2026 5:44pm UTC
Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.
March 20, 2026 3:30pm UTC
False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study
Norfolk and Suffolk researchers say the false information about autism and ADHD is most worrying.
March 20, 2026 6:18am UTC
US messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches
The fine includes £450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography.
March 19, 2026 12:13pm UTC