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07 Feb Self-harm, suicide and social media: Can you talk about them online safely?

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The boss of Instagram is meeting the government to talk about sensitive content on social media. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Feb 'How to moderate online content'

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Marc-Antione Durand from the social app Yubo says it has had to learn a lot and make changes. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Feb Fortnite: Pro gamer RizArt 'deeply sorry' for faking age

Posted at 09:46h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Japanese esports pro RizArt apologises after falsely claiming he was a 12-year-old to gain subscribers. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Feb Facebook ordered by Germany to gather and mix less data

Posted at 09:09h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The social network says it intends to appeal against the German watchdog's ruling. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Feb Screen time: Children advised not to use electronic devices at dinner

Posted at 06:59h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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As concerns mount over how screen time and social media affect children, parents are given suggestions. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Feb Japan's Softbank shares surge on buyback plan

Posted at 04:18h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Chief executive Masayoshi Son said the record buyback would prop up the tech giant's share price. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Feb UK wants fully autonomous cars on road

Posted at 15:01h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Currently, the law requires a human remote driver - not necessarily inside the vehicle but ready to take over control if needed. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Feb Child abuse images hidden in crypto-currency block chain

Posted at 14:42h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Images of child abuse are found embedded in the system powering a high-profile crypto-currency. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Feb Labour call to break up digital giants to protect users

Posted at 13:25h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Deputy leader Tom Watson accuses social media giants like Facebook of failing to protect their users. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Feb Disability-themed emojis approved for use

Posted at 12:16h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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A list of 230 new emojis also includes a blood drop meant to represent menstruation. Source: BBC Technology News...