AI toys for young children need tighter rules, researchers warn [unable to retrieve full-text content]In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children’s emotions.Published at Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:49:20 +0000
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Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration A joint amicus filing, a filing by parties with a strong interest in a case, also came from the Chamber of Progress. The tech advocacy group, funded by and representing Google, Apple, Amazon, Nvidia and many other tech companies, said they shared concerns over the government… Continue reading Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI
Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI [unable to retrieve full-text content]The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a “mass casualty event” but failed to contact the authorities.Published at Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:27:55 +0000
TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal “Based on this, we concluded that formal regulatory action was not proportionate in this case. If TfL becomes aware of new information that changes the risk assessment or indicates harm to individuals, they are required to update us,” an ICO spokesperson said. Published… Continue reading TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
Anthropic labelled a supply chain risk by Pentagon
Anthropic labelled a supply chain risk by Pentagon [unable to retrieve full-text content]The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company. Published at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:58:51 +0000
TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk “We know just how risky end-to-end-encrypted platforms can be for children, preventing the detection of child sexual abuse and exploitation and contributing to a worrying global decline in reports,” said Rani Govender, its associate head of policy for child online… Continue reading TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban [unable to retrieve full-text content]Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children’s wellbeing will last for three months.Published at Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:35:18 +0000
‘I stopped engaging’ due to Instagram, YouTube, woman tells landmark trial
‘I stopped engaging’ due to Instagram, YouTube, woman tells landmark trial Kaley has been diagnosed with body dysmorphia, a condition where people worry excessively about their physical appearance. Asked by her lawyer, Mark Lanier, whether she had suffered such feelings prior to being on social media, Kaley said: “No, I didn’t.” Published at Thu, 26… Continue reading ‘I stopped engaging’ due to Instagram, YouTube, woman tells landmark trial
Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry Part of the explanation for why so few users will need to verify their age is that Discord already uses an internal “age determination” system that looks at “how long your account has existed, whether you have a payment method on file, what types of servers you’re… Continue reading Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
Ofcom fines porn company £1.35m over age check failings
Ofcom fines porn company £1.35m over age check failings [unable to retrieve full-text content]The regulator said it was fining 8579 LLC for failing to introduce proper age verification measures.Published at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:27:13 +0000