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• Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over age checks

  Ofcom said on Friday that more than 6,000 porn sites would begin verifying users, but it believes some are ignoring the new rules.

• What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems

  Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems

• Meta profits surge helps drive Zuckerberg’s AI ambitions

  The Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp-owner is pumping billions of dollars into artificial intelligence projects.

• TikTok removes video by Huda Beauty boss over anti-Israel conspiracy theories

  Huda Kattan is accused of "using her massive platform to spread vile antisemitic conspiracy theories".

• Dating safety app Tea suspends messaging after hack

  It comes after a hack which exposed thousands of members' images, posts and comments.

• YouTube to be included in Australia's teen social media ban

  The Australian government says the world-first ban is aimed at protecting youth from online harm.

• Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage

  Minister Peter Kyle claims that by opposing online safety laws the Reform UK leader is siding with sex offenders.

• EE to launch phone plans which restrict internet for teens

  UK mobile network operators are already required to ensure only adults can access adult content while using their network.

• Google launches new AI search feature in UK

  The new tool marks a significant change for the search giant but raises questions for advertisers.

• The Gulf bets big on AI as it seeks the 'new oil'

  The UAE and Saudi Arabia are partnering with the US to position themselves as AI hubs.

• Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

  Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.

• VPNs top download charts as age verification law kicks in

  Experts say free versions of such apps or services may carry potential security and privacy risks.

• Around 6,000 porn sites start checking ages in UK

  Despite the law some remain sceptical about the effectiveness of porn age checks.

• EE says latest outage fixed after 'technical fault'

  The mobile phone service provider says it carried out work overnight after customers reported problems.

• Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity

  The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake.