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Social media ban for under-16s ‘on the table’ in UK

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an “assertive” approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

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UK open to social media ban for kids as gov’t kicks off feasibility study

The U.K. government is not ruling out further beefing up existing online safety rules by adding an Australian-style ban on social media for under 16s technology secretary, Peter Kyle, has said. Back in the summer the government warned it may … Continue reading

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OpenAI releases a teacher’s guide to ChatGPT, but some educators are skeptical

OpenAI envisions teachers using its AI-powered tools to create lesson plans and interactive tutorials for students. But some educators are wary of the technology — and its potential to go awry. Today, OpenAI released a free online course designed to … Continue reading

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You have a few hours left to bid on this burned-out husk in San Francisco

Houses in San Francisco are notoriously expensive, with the average home price hovering around $1.26 million. It’s no wonder that a fire-ravaged shack priced at $299,000 in one of San Francisco’s southernmost neighborhoods saw at least 20 people tour the … Continue reading

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Ben Ling’s Bling Capital has already nabbed another $270M for fourth fund

Bling Capital, one of the more prolific and well-connected seed VC firms, has nabbed another $270 million for a new flagship, fourth fund. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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SpaceX launches Starship for the sixth time – with Trump on site to watch

SpaceX conducted the sixth flight test of its massive Starship rocket on Tuesday afternoon, and although the company did not replicate the history-making booster catch, the company did welcome a very special guest: President-elect Donald Trump.  Trump, who will soon … Continue reading

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Apple says Mac users targeted in zero-day cyberattacks

Apple said the security update for Macs, iPhones, and iPads is “recommended for all users.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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PayPal revives its money-pooling feature

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re diving into PayPal’s new holiday shopping-friendly feature, Klarna’s 2025 IPO ambitions, and sales tax automation startup Kintsugi doubling its valuation in less than a year. If you’d like to receive the Fintech newsletter … Continue reading

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Debian vs Ubuntu: Which Linux Distro Fits Your Needs Best?

Both Debian and Ubuntu are often considered outstanding choices to meet your desktop and server needs. But what are the differences and similarities, and which is right for you?

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Qualcomm says it expects $4 billion in PC chip sales by 2029, as company gets traction beyond smartphones

Qualcomm said at its investor day that its so-called internet of things business will more than quadruple in sales by 2029 to around $22 billion.

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