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Social media ban for UK under-16s ‘not on the cards’ for now, says minister

Peter Kyle meets group of teenagers at NSPCC HQ who say imposing ban would reduce their social connections

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk to ‘summon MPs to US to explain threats to American citizens’

World’s richest man responds to UK parliamentarians saying they will call him to testify about X’s role in spreading disinformation during riots

The Guardian - UK

UK tech secretary escalates feud with Elon Musk saying X is not fun anymore

Peter Kyle said he no longer uses X after Elon Musk’s takeover and could even see himself leaving the site

The Independent UK

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British embassy in Kyiv stays open as US closes its mission over air strike fear

The US embassy was temporarily closed because of ‘specific information’ about a ‘potential significant air attack’.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk to be summoned by MPs to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots

The tech billionaire will be invited to give evidence to a House of Commons select committee next year

The Independent UK

US embassy in Kyiv shuts due to 'significant attack' threat

INTERNATIONAL tensions over the war in Ukraine have escalated with the US warning about a potential Russian air strike on its embassy in Kyiv...

The National (Scotland)

UK doing ‘everything we can’ to keep Britons safe in Ukraine as US shuts embassy

The US closed its diplomatic mission in response to ‘specific information’ about a potential air attack.

Evening Standard

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Social media ban for teenagers under consideration – Technology Secretary

Peter Kyle is setting out Ofcom’s social media priorities as powers from the Online Safety Act come into force.

Evening Standard

Roblox to give parents more control over children’s activity after warnings over grooming

Parents will be able to see who children interact with and ensure they cannot play games with graphic violence as report accuses company of lax safety controls

The Guardian - UK

Tech firm Palantir spoke with MoJ about calculating prisoners’ ‘reoffending risks’

Exclusive: Rights group expresses concerns as it emerges US spy tech company has been lobbying UK ministers

The Guardian - UK

Government pledges more digital inclusion as rural Wales gets phone mast boost

Seven upgraded masts have gone live across rural Wales to help improve 4G signal for homes and businesses.

Evening Standard

Government launches trial of generative AI chatbot on Gov.UK

Up to 15,000 people will be able to ask the AI-powered chatbot for guidance on business rules and support on Gov.UK.

The Independent UK

Firm’s £500m investment in UK is show of confidence in Government – Chancellor

The investment by San Francisco-based developer Prologis was announced days after Labour’s Budget.

Evening Standard

New, strengthened Online Safety Act needed to protect children, charity says

The Molly Rose Foundation has called Ofcom’s current approach to enforcing the online safety laws ‘risk averse’.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

New data laws aim to ‘improve public services and boost economy by £10 billion’

The Government has introduced the Data Use and Access Bill to Parliament.

The Guardian - UK

Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says

Watchdog issues warning over misinformation after trouble that flared following killing of three girls on Merseyside

The Guardian - UK

UK will not apologise for role in slavery at Commonwealth summit, No 10 says

News that no symbolic apology or reparations are planned could put Starmer on collision course with other nations

The Guardian - UK

More ministers declare gifts after Keir Starmer’s decision to repay £6,000

Latest register of MPs’ interests includes football and Taylor Swift tickets, as new rules on gifts being drawn up

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The Independent UK

Technology Secretary says firms must ‘bake’ safety at centre of new products

Peter Kyle says he wants to embed safety for children and vulnerable people online as he criticises Roblox gaming platform for not keeping users safe.

The Independent UK

Technology Secretary asks Ofcom for online safety response to summer riots

Peter Kyle has written to the regulator for an update on its plans around misinformation in the Online Safety Act in the wake of the summer disorder.

The Guardian - UK

Who are the key New Labour figures in Keir Starmer’s government?

The PM is surrounded by Blairites, from Pat McFadden and Liz Kendall to Jacqui Smith and Jonathan Powell

TechRadar

UK data centers set to recieve £6.3 billion investment from US tech

Four US companies will jointly contribute £6.3 billion to the UK data center scene.

The Guardian - UK

New UK bill could force social media firms to make content less addictive for under 16s

The safer phones bill could ban companies from applying algorithms for young ‘doomscrolling’ teens

The Guardian - UK

Slavery reparations not on agenda at Commonwealth summit, says No 10

Keir Starmer is going to Samoa to ‘discuss shared challenges and opportunities’, says spokesperson

The Independent UK

Britain hosts an international investment summit and denies snubbing Elon Musk

Britain’s new Labour Party government is announcing billions of pounds in investment in U.K. artificial intelligence, life sciences and infrastructure at a business summit

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