Microsoft warns about cybercriminals using AI chatbots
2026-05-28 11:04:55 Microsoft has issued a warning about cybercriminals using AI chatbots to send victims to malicious websites. In a new report, the tech giant has found that threat actors…
Google makes major change bringing 'preferred sources' to AI Search
2026-05-28 11:02:24 Google is introducing “Preferred Sources” to its AI Search to help users find information they “can trust”. The tech giant had recently started allowing users to select Preferred…
Sir Keir Starmer vows ‘game-changer’ child safety crackdown on social media is on its way
2026-05-27 16:00:16 Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to take decisive action on the impact of social media on children in the UK. As pressure mounts on the government to introduce…
Harry Kane and Erling Haaland caught in Instagram gambling ad crackdown
2026-05-27 15:00:56 The Advertising Standards Authority has banned two Instagram gambling adverts featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland after ruling the promotions were “irresponsible” because the football stars had a…
Ofcom’s online porn crackdown escalates with £600,000 fine over missing age checks
2026-05-27 14:05:48 Ofcom has fined porn company Youngtek Solutions Ltd £600,000 after the firm failed to introduce effective age verification measures on its adult websites, as Britain’s sweeping Online Safety…
Ubisoft outlines plans for 'first playable Generative AI experience'
2026-05-21 14:16:17 Ubisoft has confirmed plans for its “first playable Generative AI experience”. The video game giant has made some high profile announcements this week, including plans for new Assassin’s…
TikTok and YouTube ruled 'not safe enough' for children in Ofcom report
2026-05-21 14:13:59 YouTube and TikTok have been ruled as “not safe enough” for children in a new report. Ofcom previously called for stronger action on online safety for children, and…
Meta 'lays off thousands of people' to offset AI investments
2026-05-21 14:12:14 Meta has reportedly laid off thousands of employees to offset its AI investments. The tech giant has reduced its total company headcount by around 10 percent of its…
Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass disaster
2026-05-20 14:07:06 Google is preparing to launch its first smart glasses since the failure of Google Glass more than a decade ago. The new glasses, unveiled during Google’s annual developer…
Online safety groups call for under-16s social media ban to be limited to unsafe apps
2026-05-20 14:04:51 Leading online safety campaigners have called on the UK government to block under-16s from accessing social media platforms deemed unsafe rather than imposing a blanket Australia-style ban. The…
