Ofcom hiring more online safety staff amid calls to tackle misinformation
Misinformation spread online which fuelled the recent riots has increased scrutiny about how social media platforms should be regulated.
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US intelligence officials say Iran to blame for hack of Trump campaign
The joint statement from the FBI and other federal agencies was the first formal attribution of the hack to a foreign entity.
World News|Aug 19
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Mother of girl who died after Costa drink speaks out about allergen training
Hannah Jacobs died within hours of taking one sip of the drink on February 8 2023, East London Coroner’s Court was told.
UK News|Aug 16
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Fortnite back on mobile devices in Europe as Epic Games launches own app store
The arrival of the Epic Games Store makes it one of the first third-party app stores accessible on iPhone.
UK News|Aug 16
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Costa boss unconcerned if staff do not understand word ‘allergen’, inquest told
Hannah Jacobs, 13, died after suffering a severe allergic reaction after taking a sip of a hot chocolate which was supposed to be made with soya milk.
UK News|Aug 15
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Google bringing artificial intelligence-powered search results to UK
Google launched the tool publicly in the US in May, but is now expanding it to the UK, India, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico and Brazil.
UK News|Aug 15
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US judge to order changes in Google’s Android app store
A jury declared the Play Store a monopoly following a four-week trial last December.
World News|Aug 15
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Google unveils AI-powered Pixel 9 series smartphones
The US firm has made its latest pitch to show it offers the best AI smartphone in its ongoing battle with Apple and Samsung.
UK News|Aug 13
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Google aiming to ‘claim leadership’ of AI market with new phone launch
The tech giant is expected to announce new AI-powered smartphones on Tuesday evening.
UK News|Aug 12
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Former YouTube chief and Google executive Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56
Her husband said she had been suffering from lung cancer.
World News|Aug 10
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What the papers say – August 9
Fallout from the unrest on British streets continues to dominate the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.
UK News|Aug 9
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Elon Musk escalates spat with Starmer, calling him ‘two-tier Keir’
The X chief posted tweets relating to rioting and tagged the Prime Minister after Downing Street criticised him for saying ‘civil war is inevitable’.
UK News|Aug 6
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What does Google monopoly ruling in US mean for the search engine?
A judge in the US has ruled the company’s dominance of the search engine market is illegal.
UK News|Aug 6
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Musk’s post that UK ‘civil war is inevitable’ is deeply irresponsible – minister
Justice minister Heidi Alexander said that ‘everyone who has a platform should be exercising their power responsibly’.
UK News|Aug 6
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People spreading hate online should have ‘nowhere to hide’, says minister
Peter Kyle said he had met representatives from social media giants on Monday.
UK News|Aug 5
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