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Facebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'

The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children."

Facebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'

The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot

The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives.

The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot

Period trackers 'coercing' women into sharing risky information

Research finds poor data management practices such as not being able to delete data about abortions.

Period trackers 'coercing' women into sharing risky information

How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian

A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.

How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian

Africa's internet vulnerability and how to fix it

The internet outage in East Africa highlights the fragility of the continent's online connections.

Africa's internet vulnerability and how to fix it

Christie's £670m art auctions hit by cyber attack

The auction house's website is down as it seeks to sell items ranging from high art to rare wine.

Christie's £670m art auctions hit by cyber attack