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Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media
Government launches consultation on children’s social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people’s wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences.
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Government customer services to be modernised with help of industry experts
The government is launching CustomerFirst, a new unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to modernise public services and improve the experience for millions of people who rely on them.
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Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators
Robotics and defence tech announced as the RIO’s 2 new priority areas.
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Technology Secretary statement on xAI's Grok image generation and editing tool
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall calls for swift action after reports xAI’s Grok tool continues to allow generation of intimate deepfake images.
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Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes
Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act.
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New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services
New measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence - whether applying for benefits, paying taxes or accessing healthcare.
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