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Report: 79% of UK Children With Additional Needs Encounter Online Harm, Majority of All Children Do NotThe Independent
science4 hrs ago

Report: 79% of UK Children With Additional Needs Encounter Online Harm, Majority of All Children Do Not

Internet Matters research shows girls and children with additional needs face higher rates of exposure to harmful content. The charity urges stronger age verification and continued review of the Online Safety Act.

The Independent
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Scott Galloway Says One in Three Billionaires Have Escape PlansBenzinga
finance8 days ago

Scott Galloway Says One in Three Billionaires Have Escape Plans

Entrepreneur Scott Galloway stated that roughly one-third of billionaires maintain private exit plans. He urged the ultra-wealthy to focus resources on improving conditions on Earth rather than preparing for collapse.

Benzinga
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UK Project Seeks Public Input on National UnityBBC News
world16 days ago

UK Project Seeks Public Input on National Unity

A research initiative is collecting public views on community and national cohesion. Participants submit voice notes and surveys that will be analyzed using AI models.

BBC News
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President Lee Jae Myung Pledges to Build Society Respecting Children's Dignity on Children's Dayupi.com
world28 days ago

President Lee Jae Myung Pledges to Build Society Respecting Children's Dignity on Children's Day

President Lee Jae Myung marked Children's Day with a Facebook post vowing to treat children as individuals with dignity. He hosted a group of children and parents at Cheong Wa Dae for a tour of the presidential compound. The pledge aims to create a society where every day feels l…

Yonhap
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South Korea Adopts AI Call Service to Monitor Elderly Residents Living AloneSubstrate placeholder — needs review
ai33 days ago

South Korea Adopts AI Call Service to Monitor Elderly Residents Living Alone

Cities and counties across South Korea have implemented an artificial intelligence-powered call service to check on thousands of older adults living alone. In one instance, the service detected a medical emergency and alerted a social worker, resulting in prompt medical intervent…

japantimes.co.jp
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Former Senator Ben Sasse Discusses AI Impacts in InterviewSubstrate placeholder — needs review
ai36 days ago

Former Senator Ben Sasse Discusses AI Impacts in Interview

Former Republican Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, who is terminally ill, shared views on artificial intelligence during a television interview. He stated that AI would reduce scarcity but could challenge individuals to find value in their lives. Sasse emphasized the need for lifelong…

DA
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GB News Hosts Debate on Declining Marriage Rates with Miriam Cates and Nadia EssexRoger Jones / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)
world38 days ago

GB News Hosts Debate on Declining Marriage Rates with Miriam Cates and Nadia Essex

Former MP Miriam Cates and relationship expert Nadia Essex engaged in a heated exchange on GB News over gender roles and marriage risks. The debate centered on collapsing marriage rates, with host Dawn Neesom intervening. Statements highlighted differing views on domestic abuse a…

GB News
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