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Bot or not? People miss 60% of AI social media bots, research claims
New research reveals that internet users fail to detect 60% of artificial intelligence bots on social media, with friendly and agreeable accounts proving significantly harder to spot than aggressive trolls. […]
UK government proposes midnight social media curfew for 16/17 year olds
The UK government has announced plans to implement a default overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, part of a broader strategy to mitigate the impact of addictive online […]
Age verification laws drive spikes in VPN downloads
As the UK government plans to introduce a strict social media ban for under-16s, fresh data reveals that the move is triggering unprecedented spikes in VPN downloads and online tutorials […]
Nearly half of UK parents unaware children can bypass controls with common tools
Nearly half of UK parents are unaware that common digital tools can completely bypass the security features on their children’s smartphones, according to new research. A study by Uswitch found […]
Google issues VPN warning after porn ban triggers surge in risky downloads
Google has issued an urgent warning to smartphone users following a massive, sustained surge in the installation of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This exponential rise is a direct consequence of […]
ChatGPT ‘study mode’ encourages thinking for yourself, is iPhone Fold coming?
ChatGPT has unveiled a “study mode” feature that will ask students to think through questions instead of giving them easy answers. The feature in the popular AI chatbot will encourage […]
VPNs top download charts as age verification laws come into force
According to the BBC, the UK has seen a dramatic surge in Virtual Private Network (VPN) app downloads as internet users seek to bypass new age verification checks forced by […]
Over 10 million Brits using AI chatbots for mental health support
A new report indicates that approximately 10.5 million adults in the UK, roughly a fifth of the population, are now turning to AI chatbots for mental health support. This trend […]
“Shoulder-Surfing” on the Rise: how to protect your privacy on public transport
A new study by NordVPN reveals that “shoulder-surfing,” the act of spying on someone’s device screen, is a growing concern for UK commuters. Nearly one in four (23%) Brits have […]
Online Security Habits: Are We Letting Our Guard Down?
70% of Gen Z access sensitive data on public Wi-Fi, making them the most vulnerable to data hacks.. People are still using weak passwords featuring ‘guessable’ information like pet names […]
