Actors to vote on strike action over AI scanning
Performers' union Equity launches ballot on industrial action to secure protections against AI misuse of digital scans. Vote runs from 4 to 18 December.
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Wrongful Social Media Closures Hit Australians
Australians are being locked out of their social media accounts due to flawed AI moderation. Learn about the legal fight for digital rights and how to protect your account.
Teens Fight Australian Social Media Ban in Court
Two 15-year-olds, backed by a digital rights group, are seeking an urgent High Court injunction to block Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates political communication rights.
Teens Sue Over Australian Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds challenge Australia's social media ban for under-16s, claiming it violates their constitutional right to political communication. Read the full story.
Portugal orders Ryanair to accept paper boarding passes
Portuguese aviation authority mandates Ryanair must accept printed boarding documents and waive reissue fees. Learn how this affects passenger rights and travel policies.
Guardian updates terms, bans AI training on content
The Guardian has updated its terms and conditions, explicitly prohibiting AI training on its content and clarifying user responsibilities. Learn about the key changes affecting digital access.
EU Fights for Digital Sovereignty Against Tech Giants
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
Most Brits oppose airline digital boarding pass fees
New research reveals 58% of UK travellers are less likely to book with airlines like Ryanair that charge extra for paper boarding passes. Discover the impact on older passengers and the cost of living.
Vietnam demands Facebook remove UNESCO heritage criticism
Vietnamese authorities escalate pressure on Meta's platform over posts questioning their stewardship of protected cultural sites, raising concerns about digital censorship and heritage protection.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Italian Women Targeted in AI Deepfake Porn Scandal
Thousands of Italian women discover their faces digitally manipulated onto explicit content without consent, sparking national outrage and legal battles over AI regulation and digital rights.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Internet fragility, modern cool & Don McCullin's legacy
Dive into this week's must-read articles exploring internet fragility, the evolution of coolness, and legendary photographer Don McCullin's most powerful shots. Essential reading for the digitally aware.
Cuba blocks Instagram in major internet crackdown
Cuban authorities have blocked access to Instagram and multiple VPN services in a major digital crackdown, leaving citizens struggling to connect and businesses facing ruin.
Governors Clash Over Social Media Crackdown Targeting Snapchat
Republican governors launch legal battles against Democratic counterparts in New Mexico and Vermont over aggressive social media restrictions targeting platforms like Snapchat, raising critical questions about digital freedoms and child protection.
Border agents conducting thousands of warrantless phone searches
US Customs and Border Protection officers are conducting thousands of warrantless phone searches annually, raising serious concerns about digital privacy rights for international travellers.
Instagram's secret censorship system for 'undesirable' content
Exclusive investigation reveals Instagram's covert system for limiting content visibility without notifications, raising serious questions about digital transparency and user rights.
Albania Appoints AI Minister Who's Pregnant with Digital Twins
In a groundbreaking move, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence as its Minister of Digital Affairs, with the AI announcing it's expecting digital children in a viral video that's redefining governance.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Digital ID: When Will It Become Mandatory in Britain?
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
Digital ID App to Transform Ireland-UK Travel
A groundbreaking digital identity scheme is poised to streamline travel within the Common Travel Area, offering Britons and Irish citizens a seamless border experience while raising privacy considerations.
Businessman's 'No Face, No Case' Defence Goes Viral
A British entrepreneur's controversial social media strategy of concealing his identity during court proceedings sparks legal debate and online frenzy. Discover how his 'no face, no case' approach challenges modern justice systems.
Resisting WiFi Mattresses and Smart Litter Boxes
As tech companies push increasingly absurd connected devices into our homes, a growing backlash questions whether we're trading common sense for convenience in our hyper-digitised lives.
Starmer's Digital ID Plan Sparks Privacy Debate
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils ambitious plans for mandatory digital identity scheme, promising to transform how Britons access public services while facing fierce criticism from privacy campaigners.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Cloud Crash Exposes Who Really Runs the Internet
When the cloud infrastructure we depend on suddenly failed, it revealed the uncomfortable truth about who truly controls our digital lives and why our internet isn't as resilient as we thought.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Russia bans Instagram after Meta policy change
Moscow officially blocks Instagram across Russia after Meta temporarily allows violent speech against Russian forces, marking a major escalation in the digital front of the Ukraine conflict.
Facebook fined €210M in French cookie tracking case
Meta's Facebook faces massive €210 million penalty from French authorities for making it difficult for users to refuse cookie tracking in major GDPR enforcement action.
NHS text service detects kidney disease years earlier
A groundbreaking NHS digital initiative is using text messages to identify kidney disease up to five years sooner, potentially saving thousands from life-altering complications through early detection.
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