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As porn sites apply new age checks, will users hand over personal ID?

All websites hosting pornography will have to check the age of their users from Friday.

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Apple and Google have ‘effective duopoly’ in UK says regulator

The tech giants both expressed concern at the rulings, but said they will co-operate with investigations.

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Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says

The US tech giant is recommending some users install security updates after the data breach.

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OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services

The US tech firm behind ChatGPT say it will work with the UK government to ‘deliver prosperity for all’.

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How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis

The world’s race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars – and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries

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US passes first major national crypto legislation

It marks a milestone for the once fringe industry, as it expands its power in Washington.

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Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy

Shareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users’ privacy.

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Does the UK video games industry have a class problem?

A non-profit organisation is trying to create more pathways into the sector for working-class people.

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Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack

In her first interview since the hack, Co-op’s chief executive said she was “incredibly sorry” to customers.

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WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash

Some social media users had threatened to delete their accounts after WeTransfer’s terms were updated.

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