UK bans sick AI apps in new £1bn violence against women plan
A major new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls includes a ban on AI 'nudification' apps and tech to block children sharing nude images. Read the full details.
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Trump Media Merges with Google-Backed Nuclear Fusion Firm
Trump Media & Technology, owner of Truth Social, announces a surprise $6bn merger with TAE Technologies to build a fusion power plant for AI datacentres. Read the full story.
Santander: Christmas Online Scams Soar 75%
Santander warns UK customers as festive online shopping fraud rockets. Learn how AI-powered scams are stealing Christmas and how to protect yourself.
Government unveils plans to ban AI deepfake abuse tools
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips announces new laws to prohibit AI 'nudification' and a strategy to halve violence against women and girls. Read the full details.
Actors vote 99% to refuse AI body scanning
UK actors overwhelmingly back industrial action against AI scanning. Equity union to negotiate new protections as performers fight for control over their digital likeness. Read the full story.
UK actors vote 99% against AI scanning, threaten strike
UK actors' union Equity votes overwhelmingly to reject AI digital scanning, paving the way for potential industrial action in 2025. Read the full story.
Truth Social announces $6bn merger with fusion power firm
Donald Trump's social media firm, TMTG, plans a $6bn merger with fusion energy company TAE Technologies, aiming to power AI datacenters. Read the full analysis.
Government bans AI nudification tools to tackle deepfake abuse
New laws will ban AI tools that create fake nude images without consent, as part of a strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Read the full plan.
Michigan Residents Fight $7bn Data Centre Backed by Tech Titans
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive $7bn data centre project backed by tech billionaires, fearing soaring energy bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. Discover the local fight against corporate power.
Currys profits surge on AI and gaming demand
Electronics retailer Currys reports adjusted pre-tax profits more than doubled to £22m, driven by AI technology and major game launches. Read the full analysis.
German police warn of AI-generated cop scam
Hamburg police issue a warning over a sophisticated online scam using deepfake images of attractive female officers to lure men to paid websites. Authorities are taking legal action.
UK AI Report: A Third Use Chatbots for Emotional Support
A major UK government report reveals a third of citizens use AI like ChatGPT for emotional support, raising urgent safety and political influence concerns. Discover the findings.
Bondi Attack Misinformation Turbocharged by AI on Social Media
In the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack, AI-generated fakes and false claims swamped platforms like X, highlighting a dangerous new era for digital misinformation. Read the full analysis.
Senators Investigate AI Children's Toys Over Safety Fears
US senators unite to demand toy companies explain safety measures for AI products aimed at young children, following reports of inappropriate content. Read the full investigation.
US Tech Giants Woo Westminster in AI Influence Drive
Exclusive: From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley is hiring ex-ministers like George Osborne and Nick Clegg to shape UK policy and secure lucrative government contracts. Discover the growing influence of Big Tech in Westminster.
State Pension age change: who faces a delay from 2026?
The State Pension age will rise from 66 to 67 starting April 2026. Find out if your retirement plans are affected based on your exact date of birth and what you need to know.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Key Details
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
Porn company fined £1m over age verification failures
Ofcom fines AVS Group £1 million for inadequate age checks on its adult websites. The regulator demands immediate action to protect children online under the Online Safety Act.
Pornography firm fined £1m by Ofcom over age checks
AVS Group Ltd, which runs 18 adult websites, has been fined £1.05m by regulator Ofcom for inadequate age verification. It's the third such fine under the Online Safety Act.
Australian parents face social media bans for child account sharing
Australian parents risk having their own social media accounts restricted if they let children use them under new age-verification laws, eSafety officials confirm. Discover the implications.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Faces Implementation Delay
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, but the govt admits it may take weeks to work fully. Lemon8 app will restrict users, with more platforms potentially added. Read the latest.
Malaysia bans social media for under-16s from 2026
Malaysia plans to ban social media for children under 16 in 2026, following Australia's lead in a global push for online safety. Discover the new digital age limits.
Australia's Snapchat ban for under-16s begins 10 Dec
From 10 December 2025, Australians under 16 will be blocked from Snapchat. 440,000 users must verify their age or face locked accounts. Discover the verification process.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Challenges Ahead
As Australia's social media ban for under-16s approaches, Communications Minister Anika Wells admits the government 'aren't chasing perfection'. Discover the potential pitfalls and tech company concerns.
AI 'Nudification' Site Fined £50,000 by Ofcom
Ofcom fines an AI deepfake service £50,000 for failing age checks, part of a wider crackdown on online child safety. Discover the details of the investigation.
AI 'Nudification' Site Fined £50k Over Age Checks
The firm behind an AI 'nudification' website has been hit with a £50,000 fine by Ofcom for failing to protect children. Discover the details of the UK's Online Safety Act crackdown.
AI nudification site hit with £50k Ofcom fine
Ofcom fines Undress.cc £50,000 for failing age verification checks. Regulator launches probes into 20 more porn sites. Read the latest on Online Safety Act enforcement.
Meta alerts young Australians to social media ban
Meta begins notifying young Australians to download their data before a world-first social media ban for under-16s takes effect on December 10th. Learn how this impacts families.
Meta starts shutting down Australian teen accounts
Meta is notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts will be deactivated by 10 December. Find out your options and how to appeal.
Roblox introduces strict age verification for chat
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
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