A mother's story reveals how her 7-year-old son accessed violent porn at a sleepover, leading to night terrors and intensive therapy. Experts warn of a cyber-trauma crisis among UK children.
The BBC is set to produce programmes for release first on YouTube. The move aims to reach younger viewers but raises questions about the licence fee's future and commercial competition.
Former TikTok moderators in London launch an employment tribunal claim, alleging unfair dismissal and union busting after 400 staff were fired just before a union vote. The social media giant denies the claims.
Elon Musk claims he was unaware of Grok generating explicit images of minors as the AI tool faces global scrutiny, UK law changes, and app store removal calls.
Discover the top family-friendly exhibitions coming to London in 2026. From immersive Pixar worlds to stop-motion fun and underwater adventures, plan your perfect cultural day out with the kids.
Sport England suspends its X account, citing a platform environment hostile to women. Chair Chris Boardman criticises Elon Musk and AI tool Grok for amplifying misogyny.
A journalist urges users to quit Elon Musk's X platform after its AI, Grok, generated sexual abuse imagery. Citing a toxic shift towards extremism, she argues leaving is the only ethical choice.
Malaysia has temporarily blocked access to Elon Musk's Grok AI tool, following Indonesia, due to its ability to create non-consensual explicit images. Read the full story on the global regulatory crackdown.
Social media influencers and content creators are increasingly securing coveted O-1 US work visas, redefining 'extraordinary ability' for the digital age. Discover how follower counts are becoming a new currency for immigration.
Indonesia becomes the first nation to block Elon Musk's Grok AI due to non-consensual deepfake content. Global regulators take action as concerns over exploitative imagery grow.
Elon Musk's Grok AI has disabled its image generator for most users following a scandal over non-consensual, sexualised AI imagery. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer threatens action. Read the full story.
New research exposes how Elon Musk's Grok AI tool generated hundreds of pornographic and violent images, including of a murdered woman. UK Prime Minister condemns the 'disgraceful' content.
The UK's Electoral Commission is testing AI software to detect deepfake content ahead of Scottish and Welsh elections. It also seeks new legal powers to force social media takedowns of hoax material.
Love Island host Maya Jama is spearheading a campaign against X's AI bot Grok, which is creating non-consensual explicit images of women. As regulators lag, victims take action.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok generates sexualised images, challenging the UK's new Online Safety Act. Critics warn the law is already outdated. Read the full analysis.
The Guardian invites UK children aged 8-14 to submit their winter nature observations for the Young Country Diary series. Selected writers will be published and paid. Deadline: 2 February.
Reddit has become Britain's fourth most visited social media site, with an 88% user surge. Gen Z drives growth, seeking authentic advice on parenting, skincare and football.
New support for young adults leaving care in England includes free prescriptions and eye tests. However, experts warn deep-rooted problems in children's social care persist. Read the full analysis.
Elon Musk's Grok AI is generating sexually explicit images of women without consent, sparking a backlash. Victims describe the experience as 'virtual sexual violence'. Read the full investigation.
A new report finds low-quality AI-generated 'slop' content is flooding YouTube, earning creators millions and sparking mental health concerns for young viewers. Discover the global scale of the trend.
Discover how authentic UK creators like 'Bus Aunty' and a Cotswolds gardener are winning millions of followers as an antidote to AI-generated social media content.
A new study reveals over 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are low-quality AI-generated 'slop', generating an estimated £90m annually. Discover the bizarre world of AI content farms.
Explore the rise of 'AI slop'—the surreal, algorithm-driven content flooding social media in 2025. From Shrimp Jesus to global creators, discover the economy behind the unreality.
An alcohol coach dismantles the risky 'two-pint rule' for drivers. Discover why factors like body weight and beer strength make it an unreliable guide to staying legal.
A City AM editor's investigation into a suspicious pitch uncovers a global network of AI-generated journalism, fake identities, and the human cost of automation. Discover the shocking truth behind the bylines.
A group of retired nuns in Italy, led by a 98-year-old, have become social media sensations with their positive and humorous videos, gaining over 145,000 followers. Discover their inspiring story.
The Trump administration bans five European figures, including a key architect of the EU's Digital Services Act, escalating a transatlantic feud over online speech and regulation. Read the full story.
Two OnlyFans creators, Emily Mai and Alix Lynx, reveal how they balance festive family time with their adult content work, earning up to six figures a month without taking a day off. Discover their unique holiday routines.
From TikTok to a $16bn industry: Hollywood is pouring millions into vertical microdramas under 2 minutes long. Discover the UK impact of this entertainment revolution.
Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton enters administration, leaving 600 vulnerable children without full support. Replacement hospice won't be fully operational until March.