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WorldGuardian International5h ago

Parents in Australia: is the under-16s social media ban working?

Six months after Australia introduced its world-first ban on social media for under-16s, we would like to hear from parents and carers about whether it is making a difference Six months after Australia introduced its under-16 social media ban, supporters say it is helping to protect young people ...

TechnologyGuardian US17h ago

Seattle enacts year-long ban on new AI datacenters

Home city of Amazon and Microsoft passes moratorium as backlash against energy-guzzling AI infrastructure grows Seattle has passed a year-long moratorium on the construction of new datacenters. The city council voted unanimously in favor of the temporary ban on Tuesday. A major tech hub whose m...

WorldFrance2420h ago

Did Emmanuel Macron ban the Russian flag from the French open? No

This weekend saw the French Open wrap up with Russia’s Mirra Andreeva winning the women’s final. There has since been a lot of speculation regarding why her country’s flag was not allowed at the trophy ceremony. Some online are that claiming French President Emmanuel Macron is responsible, but ...

WorldGuardian US1d ago

Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10

US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firms White House displeasure over the prospect of an under-16 social media ban will not deter the UK from cracking down on tech platforms, the British government has said. The technology secretary, ...

WorldGuardian International1d ago

White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s

Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companies UK politics live – latest updates The White House has urged the UK not to impose a social media ban for under-16s, saying such restrictions could impose a “disproportionate” burden on US tech firms....

TechnologyNPR News1d ago

Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools

Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for the next academic year.

PoliticsThe Guardian World1d ago

Tuesday briefing: Is a social media ban in the UK enough to help protect young people?

In today’s newsletter: With Keir Starmer expected to announce Australia-style restrictions, further problems – including AI chatbots - are on the horizon Good morning. Keir Starmer’s expected speech next week about young people’s access to social media will be analysed as much for how it benefit...