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US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a “witch hunt” is taking place.

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TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

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Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash

The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles, US media report.

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Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026

Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.

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Will the TikTok deal mean the app changes in the US?

The app’s Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US.

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TikTok owner signs deal to sell US business

The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.

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UK to ban deepfake AI ‘nudification’ apps

A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.

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One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says

The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) says the tech is being used by one in 25 people daily.

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Facebook tests limiting links some people can share without paying

Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.

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Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas

The children’s commissioner says children are “crying out” for family time over the festive break.

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