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Why are influencers in Dubai deleting their posts?

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Google’s former Europe boss close to becoming next head of BBC, sources say Appointment of Matt Brittin as director general would be latest sign of big tech’s power in media world

Google’s former Europe boss close to becoming next head of BBC, sources say

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What we have here is a toasted sourdough sandwich with mashed avocado red onion tomato chicken sausage chives fried egg flatleaf salad leaves and garlic mayonnaise. Champion.

Busy busy day and made a sandwich for tea.

Got all my food groups going on.

Real footage of Mandelson arrest edited to show him in dressing gown – Full Fact A video in which Lord Peter Mandelson appears to be wearing a dressing gown during his arrest last month has been shared on social media. But the footage has been edited—he was really fully dressed.

A video of Lord Mandelson being arrested has been edited to make it look like he was wearing a dressing gown.

In the original footage, he was fully dressed.

Today we took on the scammers who offer misleading financial advice for clicks online.

With 7 million turning to them, I tabled legislation.Government agreed we needed to act so now Finfluencers will face the taxman if they keep promoting tax avoidance schemes that cause debt and difficulties.

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Watch this.

I reference fintok in my sessions for students

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Aberdare woman has identity stolen to catfish men For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

Sasha-Jay says she has had about 20 men and several women contact her on social media, believing they know her.

There have been cruel posts relating to her late dad and they have also reposted racial slurs that have impacted on her "character and reputation".

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Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

I heard Jeremy Bowen read this yesterday on BBC Radio 4 Today programme. If you only read one thing today, make it this.

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Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

Tech companies have been asked to bring in more robust age checks for under-13s in UK
The platforms contacted by media regulator Ofcom and data watchdog the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) are Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Roblox and X.

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Or just a book. I mean, it could be about anything.

IT worker found West Allotment pensioner paedophile's image haul William Crallan, 81, collected hundreds of

The judge said: "The assumption must be made if it wasn't for people like yourself creating a demand for these images, then this abuse would not take place."

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U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

US government responsible for the murder of school children
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Why does ChatGPT agree with everything I say?! YouTube video by Andy Cantwell

When you want AI to help you decide what to have for lunch

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'Icky and heartbreaking': Life as an OnlyFans 'chatter' The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

"It's kind of icky when you think about it, because you'll have to do sexting a lot of times, like, several times in an hour because, you know, you'll be talking to several fans all at once".

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Viral images of ‘US soldiers captured in Iran’ are AI-generated – Full Fact Pictures being shared on social media which appear to show US Delta Force soldiers captured by Iran are AI-generated. There are no credible reports of any US troops being captured in Iran.

Viral images claiming to show US Delta Force soldiers captured during a secret operation in Iran are fake.

The images contain Gemini AI watermarks, invisible SynthID digital tags and visual inconsistencies.

Photo of anchovies on whole grain toast with rocket and red onion. Salty salty goodness

When you've spent hours wading through the muppetry of social media looking for course content, anchovies on hot buttered toast for lunch is a magnificent reward.

Who's who in the 'worst presidential cabinet in history.'

Schroedinger's war - it's very complete and just the beginning??🤡

It would be funny if the repercussions of his actions weren't so serious.

How to use AI safely Tips for parents, carers & professionals Many adults who care for children worry about the impacts of AI tools like chatbots. See how you can encourage safe and supportive use. Read more

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​​A Definition of Anti-Muslim Hostility​ An overview of the government’s new non-statutory definition of anti‑Muslim hostility, what it seeks to address and its intended application.

What it actually says, not what others might tell you it says.

​​A Definition of Anti-Muslim Hostility​
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#DigitalLiteracy

MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.

MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers

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How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents When some parents discovered the 'red v blue' posts, the posters were forwarded to parental WhatsApp and Facebook groups and schools were made aware. And so some secondary school-age children only bec...

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents

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Oil price spiral may be slowed but not stopped by G7 emergency move A big intervention is being discussed in the oil markets, but as yet, we do not know how big the problem will be.

In other news, y'all probably going to be working from home soon

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Porn ban: Australians must prove they are over 18 to access adult content under new laws Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

"We don't allow children to walk into bars or bottle shops, adult stores or casinos, but when it comes to online spaces... there are no such safeguards,"

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Melvine Malard: From Reunion to Manchester United BBC Sport sits down with Manchester United forward Melvine Malard to discuss her incredible journey from the island of Reunion to the present day.

If you need a little happiness this morning

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#gender #rolemodel

This distribution of dates is *fascinating*!

“IRAN IS HITTING THE RADARS THAT UNDERPIN US MISSILE DEFENSES”

America:

Sunday lunch at simfinuk HQ.

" I believe there are many who forget all the tragedy women face in Afghanistan, that is why I use my paintings as a mean to remind the people"
- Shamsia Hassani
Afghan Artist #InternationalWomensDay

No, Britain Isn’t Banning 67 Dog Breeds How a dog welfare proposal was turned into a Daily Mail panic and an online conspiracy about Muslims

No, Britain Isn’t Banning 67 Dog Breeds
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