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US regulator votes to restore net neutrality rules

The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015.

Denmark

Danish celebrities report Meta to police over fraudulent ads

Presenters Divya Das and Kim Bildsøe Lassen are taking action after their images appeared in fraudulent ads on Facebook.

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Which countries have the best and worst Internet speeds in Europe?

New research reveals the parts of Europe with the fastest and slowest Internet loading speeds. How does your country rank?

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Ex-French minister suggests 'rationing' Internet data to 3GB a week

An editorial by a former education minister calling to "ration the Internet" to 3GB a week has sparked controversy in France.

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Sport

Athletes compete for likes online ahead of Paris Olympics

In the competitive world of sport, athletes use their social media presence to boost their profile.

Spain

Spanish government to regulate online porn access to protect minors

According to a government study, half of the Spanish population under the age of 15 have accessed and consumed pornography at least once and 25% before the age of 12.

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X, formerly Twitter, sees massive outage as thousands report issues

Elon Musk's X suffered one of its biggest outages on Thursday, with users losing access to their posts and timelines.

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Hate speech on social media platforms rising, new EU report finds

The study discovered that women, people of African descent, Jewish and Roma people were the most targeted.

wellbeing

No 'smoking gun' evidence that Internet harms well-being, study says

A major study involving two million people has found no clear evidence that the widespread adoption of the Internet has harmed people’s well-being.

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AI-using kids and daytime porn: New research reveals online habits

Four in five children have used AI tools online, while adult internet usage is at 56 days every year.

Tech News

US adopts new rules to eliminate internet access discrimination

The new rules allow US regulators to examine whether an internet service provider knowingly discriminated against a community in how it built, upgraded or maintained internet access.

Spotlight

Global Cybersecurity Forum calls for unity to keep cyberspace safe

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At this year's Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh, collaboration between world leaders and businesses was a universal talking point in a call to action against impending cyber threats.

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GCF: World leaders and businesses must unite in fight against cyber crime, Interpol chief says

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The world needs to take action together to thwart potentially catastrophic cyber attacks, Interpol warns.

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I wanted to become friends with an AI. Here's what I learned

Do friendships with an artificial intelligence (AI) only exist in science fiction? We tested a virtual companion app to explore human-machine relationships.

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Does artificial intelligence have a gender? Yes and no

Certain types of AI, like digital assistants, often have so-called feminine characteristics. Why do programmers make this choice and what are the consequences?

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How is a groundbreaking new submarine cable changing the game for international businesses?

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Between the steady increase in post-pandemic remote working and the expansion into emerging markets, reliable network connectivity is increasingly important to businesses today.

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Culture Re-View: Celebrating 'Internaut Day'

23 August 1991: The day the internet went live.

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Culture Re-View: The cats who had their meowment online

8 August marks International Cat Day, a celebration of all things feline - but which four-legged fame-seekers gained pawsitively stratospheric fame online?

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Google is using laser beams to bring Internet access to remote areas

The tech - which uses a stop sign-sized terminal which beams lasers carrying data to a corresponding terminal - will provide high-speed Internet access.

World News

Euroviews. Third-party cookies could crumble in Europe. Are there alternatives?

From contextual advertising to building strong, authentic relationships, companies that are able to adapt and embrace new strategies are likely to thrive in this new environment, Ayodeji Balogun writes.