Child phone nudity law could largely end online child sexual abuse if widely adopted, Jess Phillips claims – as it happened
Former safeguarding minister says if ban came into force properly it could ‘basically eliminate’ problem
Revealed: the ‘less lethal’ weapons Australian police don’t want you to know about
Launchers that shoot ‘bullet-like missiles’, chemical irritants and stinger grenades: experts say these weapons can cause serious injury or even death. But they are deployed by police against crowds with little scrutiny
If Australian datacentres are going to power the AI revolution, we deserve a fair return
We cannot afford to make the same mistake as we did with gas. If tech companies are going to use our land, energy and water for AI, they must pay their fair share of tax
I was addicted to my phone – but one screen time hack actually made a difference
Our writer found a surprisingly effective way to cut down his smartphone use. Plus, what to eat while watching the World Cup – inspired by all 48 teams
Artists are making ‘anti-slop’ to rebel against AI: ‘It’s been rammed down our throats’
In response to AI’s hyperrealism, artists and creatives are gravitating toward the homespun and imperfect
Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land
Guardian analysis finds facilities to be built in some of the driest areas as outcry grows over water needed to power AI
Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think this is better
While we do not outright oppose the taking of AI company stock, or of a US a sovereign wealth fund, there are better ways to achieve the senator’s goals
Yes, Michelle Obama knows a lot about resilience. She still shouldn’t be lecturing gen Z about it
It’s decades since the former US first lady was an employee, writes Emma Beddington. The world of work she grew up in has long gone
Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones
Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PM
‘Killer of trust’: social media groups fuel misinformation in UK, report finds
Investigation reveals more than 4.4 million people live in ‘news deserts’ that lack dedicated local reporting
Silicon Valley including Meta has embraced Maga politics, says Nick Clegg
Meta’s former head of global affairs says executives pivoted right in some cases for ‘rather more self-interested’ reasons
My most capable clients are becoming prisoners of their phones – but there is a way out
The first step is making scrolling a little harder by creating an obstacle, giving your rational brain time to catch up with your impulsive thumb
Experts say we should use passkeys, but can a smartphone PIN really be safer than a password?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions explores a topical issue of personal cybersecurity
The health tracker backlash is here – so ditch the data and set yourself free
A rebellion is rising against the dull, highly optimised lives big tech wants for us. It’s not a second too soon, writes Emma Beddington
The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers – and parents
Holy Family Catholic primary school says enthusiastic response from parents has been biggest surprise