Category: Media

I dived into my digital past to revisit my most cringe teenage moments – and realised how lucky I am to not be young and online today

Twenty years ago I briefly became the victim of a viral pile-on – all because of a silly YouTube video. But I’m glad I had the chance to embarrass myself and move on. Are today’s teens so fortunate?As a...

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UK attorney general tells staff to stop using X amid disinformation concerns

Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s department understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riotsThe attorney general has told his office to no longer post on X, making it the first UK government department to...

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We must be alive to the dangers of a UK social media ban – and the way to really help young people | Rosie Parkyn

A ban alone will have limited impact and could make things worse. A good strategy needs more educational content – and more moneyAs a parent, I understand the appeal of the announcement on Monday by the prime minister that...

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The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’

As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large cut of their earningsMarkuss Hussle wants his online students to...

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Legislation proposed to stop ‘lawfare’ targeting journalists and whistleblowers

Private members’ bills to crack down on use of Slapps are likely to attract cross-party supportA coordinated push to protect whistleblowers, journalists and victims of sexual assault from being sued by those who wish to...

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UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban

No 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions to under-16s’ internet useMinisters have embarked on a concerted lobbying operation to prevent a backlash from the Trump administration to the under-16s...

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The problem with ‘loneliness influencers’ isn’t their friendlessness – it’s the air of cosy defeatism | Rachel Connolly

Most of us will experience periods of solitude at some point. But beige furnishings and self-care rituals are not the answerI have met quite a few influencers over the years and, to be frank, they’ve mostly been a strange...

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‘Have I been influenced, or is this actually me?’ How personal taste fell out of fashion

Our favourite music, clothes and books used to be markers of individuality – but the algorithm has made us all sheep. Meet the style rebels fighting backWhat are you into? What floats your boat? What music, films, clothes,...

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Make platforms that promote violent content pay towards riot costs, Streeting says

Exclusive: Former minister calls for urgent action against companies such as X that allow incitement to violenceWes Streeting has called for Keir Starmer to take urgent action against X and other online platforms that have...

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