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How political outsiders win the digital media war
In London, Budapest and New York, a new generation of political insurgents have turned social media into a campaign engine What unites a left-wing New York mayor, a conservative Hungarian challenger and the leader of the Green Party in the…
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Meet the woman on the frontline of the fight against AI-generated child abuse
‘Zara’ spends hours tracking down the creators of child sex abuse images Note: This story contains descriptions of child exploitation and abuse that some readers may find disturbing. Zara’s name has been changed to protect her identity. When Zara leaves…
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The widening gap between technology and age
With all eyes on technological advancement, some older adults are left to struggle in an increasingly digital world Louise Wright has a paralysed leg and a heart problem, but the 63-year-old gardener hasn’t been able to get a doctor’s appointment…
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These are the Londoners battling Europe’s largest data centre
The residents of tranquil North Ockendon are fighting the destruction of 200 hectares of historic fenland At least once a week, the locals of leafy North Ockendon visit Hainault London Golf Club, a family-run venue with stunning views of pristine…
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The kids being left behind by the technology deficit
As more school resources are going online, kids without access to a laptop or broadband at home are left behind Over 200 million unused devices are gathering dust in drawers across the UK. According to a 2024 report from the…
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AIding crisis: How technology is predicting aid distribution
Humanitarian aid is targeting local communities earlier than ever, but the sector is still learning to navigate the risks of emerging AI technology In a rural community in Akobo County, a region in eastern South Sudan, villagers gather in a…
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Brits pulling the plug on the growth of AI
Grassroots movements are asking whether the UK is sleepwalking into an AI crisis – and whether anyone in power is prepared to stop it On a damp afternoon in King’s Cross in 2023, five people gathered outside the London headquarters…
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Why is the NHS-Palantir partnership facing extreme activist opposition?
As a key deadline approaches, activists warn it could be locked in with the deeply contentious system – possibly for good. In November 2023, NHS England signed a £330m contract with Palantir to create a unified data system across its…