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Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told

Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

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M&S stops online orders following cyber attack

The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.

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How can you keep your child safe online?

Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.

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Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers

Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.

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Ofcom finalises rules to protect children online

Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

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Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

The meme coin’s website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.

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WhatsApp defends ‘optional’ AI tool that cannot be turned off

While Meta says the AI chatbot is a “good thing”, some users have shared their frustrations.

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EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines

The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

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ChatGPT-maker wants to buy Google Chrome

An OpenAI executive told a US judge the company would be interested in buying the popular browser.

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Musk signals ‘significantly’ stepping back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge

The company warned that “changing political sentiment” could hurt its sales.

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