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Young People stories
Gen Z most wary of local data centres despite UK support
Last week
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Gen Z back data centres in theory but baulk at them on their doorsteps, as environmental fears outweigh jobs in new UK polling.
Most Britons shun digital detox as online life dominates
Last month
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
Most Britons resist digital detoxing, with nearly two thirds never fully switching off as online access becomes a day‑to‑day necessity.
Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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ai
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ios
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facebook
iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.
Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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cx
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phishing
Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.
Majority of Britons back technology to tackle underage vaping
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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biometrics
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young people
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legislation
Most Britons back advanced technology, like biometrics, to curb underage vaping amid concerns over weak current age-verification methods and illicit sales.
Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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social media
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digital age
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mental health
A survey finds young Britons spend nearly five hours daily on smartphones, with many seeking to reduce screen time to improve wellbeing.
Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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software development
A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.
AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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ai
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young people
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customer satisfaction
Dublin's Johnston Retail Services has launched the AgeAI app in Ireland, aimed at preventing underage vape sales through precise facial age estimation.
Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
The Commonwealth Secretariat partners with SAS to launch a USD $10 million initiative to enhance AI skills across Commonwealth countries, targeting 10,000 students and educators.
IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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productivity
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iwd
IWD 2024 calls for authentic allyship in cybersecurity, urging organisations to move beyond the surface-level, performative displays, and pursue tangible diversity and inclusion annually.
Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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edutech
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government
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engineering
UK leaders call for action to alleviate the digital skills gap, especially for women, amid rising tech sector demand.
KnowBe4 launches a educational cybersecurity game on Roblox
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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gaming
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity game 'Hack-A-Cat' on the Roblox platform, aiming to educate on cyber threats.
Black & White Engineering Expands Global Team with 93 New Hires
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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uc
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collaboration
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knowledge management
Engineering firm Black and White Engineering is expanding its workforce, having experienced a 34% increase in staffing over the past year.
Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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healthtech
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apple
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cto
New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.
Bebo UK offers one-click child protection
Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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online safety
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report
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young people
Bebo introduces 'CEOP Report' button for UK users, allowing instant reporting of child abuse and grooming online, enhancing child protection measures.