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‘A tsunami of harm’: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK

Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation

The Guardian - UK

NSPCC reports sharp rise in children being blackmailed over sexual images in UK

Charity says calls to its Childline service about online sexual abuse and exploitation have risen 36% in a year

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘invention agency’ grants £50m of public money to US tech and venture capital firms

Exclusive: Brainchild of Dominic Cummings, Aria is aimed at funding ‘crazy’ scientific projects to benefit the UK

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Not just about Gaza: the Muslim voters turning from Labour to the Greens

Campaigning in Newcastle before next month’s local elections shows the rise of the far right, the climate and cost of living are concerning voters as much as the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

MP rejects Palantir’s claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ‘ideologically motivated’

Committee says it was appropriate for government to seek guidance on way out of £330m deal with US data company

The Guardian - UK

MPs accuse social media firms of spreading Iran misinformation

Parliamentary hearing takes aim at online harms from X, TikTok and Meta, including use of AI to ‘nudify’ young girls

The Guardian - UK

Why UK TikTok employees are considering legal action as whistleblowers speak out

IN DEPTH: Two of the people responsible for keeping dangerous content off our screens are considering legal action against TikTok - Nicole Wootton-Cane explores their claims of ‘union-busting’ in a culture where employees are ‘pitted against each other’

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‘Undermines free speech’: Labour MP hits back at US government over visa ban on UK campaigners

Chi Onwurah speaks out after Marco Rubio accused five Europeans, including two Britons, of ‘seeking to suppress American viewpoints they oppose’

The Guardian - UK

Civil liberties groups call for inquiry into UK data protection watchdog

Campaigners including Good Law Project describe ICO ‘collapse in enforcement activity’ after Afghan data breach

The Guardian - UK

UK MPs warn of repeat of 2024 riots unless online misinformation is tackled

Science and technology select committee says complacency over social media content puts public at risk

The Guardian - UK

Government faces questions after review of 11 major UK data breaches

MP asks why all recommendations have not yet been implemented and why the review itself was kept secret for almost two years

The Guardian - UK

UK government urged to offer more transparency over OpenAI deal

Select committee chair says public need to be reassured about the use of their data after ‘major failures’ in the past

The Guardian - UK

Palantir accuses UK doctors of choosing ‘ideology over patient interest’ in NHS data row

Tech firm’s chief, Louis Mosley, dismisses fears that contract ‘threatens to undermine public trust in NHS data systems’

The Guardian - UK

Former Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt becomes a dame

The ex-defence secretary and Commons leader played a prominent role carrying a sword at the King’s coronation.

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SoundCloud updates AI policy after backlash: ‘AI should support artists, not replace them’

A new letter from SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton states: "We don’t build generative AI tools, and we don’t allow third parties to scrape or use artist content from SoundCloud to train them either.” This follows a backlash after the platform's Terms Of Use were quietly updated in February.

The Guardian - UK

Labour head of Commons tech group warns No 10 not to ignore AI concerns

Chi Onwurah urges government to bring forward AI safety bill instead of delaying it to curry favour with Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Senior Labour politician questions Elon Musk’s ‘reluctance’ to appear before MPs in parliament

Chair of parliament’s technology committee invited Elon Musk in December to give evidence before MPs

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

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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 Guardian - UK

MPs to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots

Commons inquiry into rise of harmful content on social media also expected to call Meta and TikTok executives

The Independent UK

Ministers in AI ‘arms race’ with criminals and rogue states, senior MP warns

Exclusive: Ministers have been urged to provide more clarity on how AI will be regulated

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs urge Reeves to spend tens of billions more on ailing public services

About 70 colleagues have written to chancellor ahead of budget pleading for her to commit to rewriting fiscal rules

Chronicle Live

Newcastle MP calls on Government to mark Robert Stephenson anniversary

Chi Onwurah clashed with the Rail Minister after calling for celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the founding of Robert Stephenson and Company

Chronicle Live

Danny Weatherson case: Newcastle MP calls for change to prevent others from becoming trapped in prison system

Danny is set to be released 17 years after he was handed a controversial indefinite prison sentence for attempting to steal a coat and mobile phone

Chronicle Live

Newcastle marks 75th anniversary of Windrush with parade during Refugee Week

The North of England Refugee Service aimed to send a message of solidarity to migrant communities

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