The problem with Instagram’s new child “age estimation” software
Age verification AI raises questions about reliability, bias and privacy.
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Nick Beighton on building the Asos empire
The former Asos CEO explains what the future holds for fast fashion.
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Ofcom wanted new businesses to enter the broadband market. Now it’s waiting for them to fail
In the late 2010s dozens of “altnets” arose to supply full-fibre broadband to rural areas, but they are threatened by…
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Where the internet went wrong – and how we can reboot it
The online world is run by tech companies that we depend on but deeply distrust. New books by Justin EH…
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The story of Worldometer, the quick project that became one of the most popular sites on the internet
A simple page of statistics, compiled in a couple of days, has become one of the most widely cited sources…
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What is shitposting? And why does it matter that the BBC got it wrong?
The implications of misunderstanding internet terminology go far beyond a minor misread.
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The internet dictionary: what does kys mean?
With its resemblance to “kiss”, it looks almost sweet – but it can cause genuine distress.
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