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Contented

Contented raises NZD $4.1m to fuel AI expansion

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.
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Parents warned over secretive online 'Com' networks

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Parents are being urged to spot warning signs their children are being drawn into secretive online 'Com' networks linked to abuse.
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Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
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Kerala crackdown targets online child abuse networks

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Kerala Police stage 660-plus raids in major P-Hunt drive against online child abuse, seizing 431 devices and making 26 arrests.
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Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
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Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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data protection
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social media
Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
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UK football ads miss as male fans shun 'laddish' image

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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UK football ads are missing the target as male fans reject boozy, laddish clichés and demand healthier, more nuanced portrayals.
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UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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UK firms told to overhaul SAP hiring, prioritising skills, learning and well-being as talent shortages deepen and candidates gain leverage.
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UK cyber leaders fear sack as stress & burnout rise

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Most senior UK cyber staff fear they could be sacked over a breach, as new research reveals soaring stress, burnout and blame culture.
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BSI launches first global standard for online age checks

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.
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Burnout & unfair workloads fuel UK professional exits

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Burnout and unfair workloads are driving talent out of UK professional services, as leaders admit blind spots on capacity and utilisation.
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OpenAI rolls out age checks ahead of ChatGPT adult mode

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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data privacy
OpenAI deploys behavioural age prediction for ChatGPT as it prepares a 2026 adult mode, raising fresh privacy and child-safety concerns.
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UK daters embrace AI romance as scams & loneliness rise

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Lonely UK daters increasingly turn to AI companions even as romance scams surge, with rising losses and growing trust in chatbots over humans.
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ANS Academy earns Ofsted 'strong standard' rating

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ANS Academy becomes first apprenticeship provider to earn Ofsted's new 'strong standard' rating across all inspection categories.
Axis

Axis unveils AI video cameras & AV1 overlay feature

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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edge computing
Axis debuts AI-powered PTZ and anti-ligature corner cameras plus an AV1 overlay feature to cut bandwidth and sharpen evidential workflows.
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Humber trust shortlisted for two HSJ Digital Awards

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data sharing
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is shortlisted for two HSJ Digital Awards for its EPR transformation and Interweave shared care platform.
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Fears UK under-16 social media ban will hurt creators

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Plans for a UK under-16 social media ban spark warnings it could damage the creator economy while missing deeper online safety flaws.
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OpenAI to test ads as ChatGPT Go expands across US

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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data protection
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cx
OpenAI rolls out USD $8-a-month ChatGPT Go across the US and prepares to trial clearly labelled ads for free and Go users.
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Governments tighten social media age checks for children

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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edge computing
Governments worldwide tighten social media age checks for children, fuelling demand for privacy-friendly facial age estimation tools.
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How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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AI tools like Copilot are helping neurodivergent professionals cut cognitive load, boost confidence and turn difference into leadership strength.