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The UK government has announced plans to bar under‑16s from major social platforms and to restrict risky features, including livestreaming, stranger‑to‑stranger chats and romantic AI chatbots for under‑18s. Ministers say the measures will start next spring; critics warn the ban is rushed, risks driving children to unregulated services and could face legal challenges.
A wave of recent reporting shows graduates face a shifting labor market as AI reshapes entry-level work. Universities strike deals with AI firms while students push back against discussions of automation. Experts urge focusing on skill-building and AI literacy to navigate the coming changes.
Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into TikTok over the platform’s use of age-inference checks to determine users’ ages. The regulator is examining whether these methods are highly effective and if they correctly identify child users, amid concerns about exposure to harmful content. TikTok says it complies with the Online Safety Act and will cooperate with Ofcom.
Bumble has announced changes allowing either user to send the first message and extending the reply window to 72 hours, as part of a broader move by dating apps to combat user fatigue and lift engagement.
The campaign cycle intensifies as Abdul El-Sayed defends his vision against Donald Trump’s critique of two Americas, while Trump amplifies attacks amid growing tensions around race, religion, and policy in Michigan.
Twitch has updated its policy, allowing users to opt out of using their streams, VODs, clips, and chats to train Amazon’s generative AI. The change confirms that training has been happening and gives creators a clear privacy toggle. Opting out is available in channel privacy settings.