Federal Police arrests suspect of committing online child sexual abuse
The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with online child sexual abuse as part of the 'Digital Guardian Operation.'
Three-quarters of nine-month-olds in England have ‘daily screen time’
A study reveals that three-quarters of nine-month-old babies in England engage in daily screen time, highlighting the need for supportive parental guidance in managing digital device use.
The social responsibility of tech with new shadow minister Aaron Violi - podcast
Aaron Violi, the new shadow minister for the digital economy in Australia, discusses the challenges of AI disruption and the Coalition's policy focus on immigration and living costs in a recent podcast.
UK digital ID scheme to have limited use before next general election, minister says
The UK’s digital ID scheme will have limited functionality before the next general election, allowing uses like paying vehicle tax and verifying right-to-work checks.
Porn websites begin blocking Australian users as deadline for age verification compliance looms
Several adult websites have started blocking Australian users ahead of a new law requiring age verification, with significant fines for non-compliance.
Internet blackout is tool of desperate regime to isolate Iranians, say experts
Experts argue that the recent internet blackout in Iran is primarily a tactic by the regime to suppress communication and control the narrative amidst escalating conflict.
‘We’ve scratched the surface’: mission to digitise UK public art reaches 1m entries
Art UK has successfully catalogued one million artworks in its digital database, showcasing the diversity of the UK’s public art collection as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
US builds website that will allow Europeans to view blocked content
The US has launched a website called 'freedom.gov' that enables Europeans to access content blocked by their governments, including hate speech and terrorism-related material.
Macron defends EU AI rules and vows crackdown on child ‘digital abuse’
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended Europe's AI regulations, emphasizing the need for stronger protections against child exploitation in digital spaces.
Ministers must end ‘barking mad’ restraints on civil service pay, union leader warns
The leader of the Prospect union urges government ministers to lift salary constraints on civil servants to recruit necessary technical and digital specialists.
Gotta watch ‘em all? Pokémon-style app for birdwatching launches
A new app called Birdex gamifies birdwatching by allowing users to collect digital cards of bird species in the UK, accumulating points for sightings and fostering competition among friends.
A binge and a prayer: Italian monks told to avoid Netflix and social media
Italian monks at a hermitage in Tuscany have been advised by their prior to refrain from using social media and streaming services to maintain their focus on prayer and spiritual life.
Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activist’s phone, report claims
A report reveals that Kenyan authorities used Israeli technology to compromise the phone of activist Boniface Mwangi during his police custody, raising serious concerns about digital privacy and governmental overreach.
Australia’s social media ban gives kids an opportunity to experience what millennials long for
The article discusses how Australia's social media ban provides children with a chance to connect with their humanity and essence away from the overwhelming immediacy of digital life.
A Victorian school teacher was applying for 'heaps of rentals' online – then someone accessed his bank account
A Victorian school teacher had his digital identity compromised while applying for rental properties online, leading to unauthorized access to his bank account.
TikTok could be forced to change app’s ‘addictive design’ by European Commission
TikTok may be required to alter its design to reduce user addiction after the European Commission determined it violated the Digital Services Act.
Women in tech and finance at higher risk from AI job losses, report says
A report indicates that women in tech and financial sectors face a higher risk of job losses due to AI automation compared to their male counterparts, with mid-career women often overlooked for digital roles.
Keir Starmer denies rollback of digital IDs is yet another U-turn
Keir Starmer refutes accusations of a U-turn regarding the rollback of mandatory digital IDs, despite criticism from the Conservatives about his government's direction.
Rachel Reeves ‘pretty relaxed’ about what form of digital ID workers use
Chancellor Rachel Reeves expressed her comfort with various forms of digital ID for validating workers' rights in the UK, despite backlash over recent government changes.
Tories and Lib Dems criticise Starmer’s ‘spinelessness’ after U-turn on digital ID – UK politics live
The Tories and Lib Dems have criticized Starmer for his lack of courage following a significant reversal on digital ID plans, which now permits alternative identification methods for proving work eligibility.
UK government rolls back key part of digital ID plans
The UK government has decided not to make digital IDs mandatory for proving the right to work, allowing alternative forms of identification to be used instead.
Iran’s internet shutdown is chillingly precise and may last some time
Iran has implemented a severe and sophisticated internet shutdown lasting over 36 hours to suppress anti-government protests, with experts predicting it could continue for an extended period.
SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4bn in move to deepen ties to AI
SoftBank Group will acquire DigitalBridge Group in a $4 billion deal to enhance its investment in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.