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Number 10 says no ‘back-and-forth’ with Elon Musk on X

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Digital replicas of real world could help decarbonise transport, scientists say

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Schools to teach children how to spot fake news and ‘putrid’ conspiracies online

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Key questions: Social media moderation and inciting violence online

Police in riot gear on the streets of Hartlepool during recent unrest.

Government will ‘look more broadly at social media’ after riots – Starmer

Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan says new law to make social media safer ‘not fit for purpose’

WhatsApp fined 225 million euro by Irish data protection commissioner

Irish watchdog welcomes suspension of processing X posts for AI training

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Competition watchdog launches inquiry into Amazon’s partnership with Anthropic

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HS2 could boost rural broadband and mobile connections

Elon Musk

Elon Musk reposts fake news headline in latest misinformation incident

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Deliveroo achieves first profit in ‘major milestone’ for delivery app

After watching TikToks, the two groups were then asked to fill out the surveys on body image (PA)

TikTok use could lead to higher risk of eating disorders, study suggests

Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions, issues a statement at the DPP in Petty France, London

‘Repost hateful messages about disorder online and you could end up in court’

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Social media moderation: How does it work and what is set to change?

Santander UK has created deepfake videos (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Santander creates deepfake videos to warn people about AI scam dangers

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AI projects to boost infrastructure given Government funding

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Software provider facing £6m fine over ransomware attack that hit NHS services

AI safety summit

‘Attention seeker’ Elon Musk courting controversy to boost X engagement – expert