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‘It’s so easy to lie’: A fifth of children use fake age on social media

The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm.

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Mark Zuckerberg dines with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Relations appear to have improved markedly from Trump’s threat earlier this year to throw the Meta boss in jail.

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Uber questioned by US regulator over subscription plan

The ride-hailing giant says it received inquiries from the FTC about Uber One cancellation procedures.

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Do ‘much, much more’ on age verification, social media firms told

The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm.

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US regulator says AI scanner ‘deceived’ users after BBC story

In a proposed settlement, Evolv Technology will be banned from making certain claims about its products.

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LinkedIn: We’re too boring for kids for social media ban

It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia’s plan to ban social media for under-16s.

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MrBeast says game show allegations ‘blown out of proportion’

Beast Games is set to stream next month amid allegations contestants were mistreated on set.

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Conservationists turn to AI in battle to save red squirrels

The tech is being used to automatically control the creatures’ access to feeders at sites across the UK.

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Temu owner misses sales forecast as Chinese economy slows

US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement.

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PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues

The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems.

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