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Amazon Web Services outage shows internet users ‘at mercy’ of too few providers, experts say

Crash that hit apps and websites around world demonstrates ‘urgent need for diversification in cloud…

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‘Signs of recovery’ claims Amazon Web Services after internet outage hits many websites and apps – business live

Fortnite, Roblox, SnapChat, Lloyds Bank and Ring doorbells among services hit by online outage Heads-up:…

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AI-generated ‘poverty porn’ fake images being used by aid agencies

Exclusive: Pictures depicting the most vulnerable and poorest people are being used in social media…

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Bereaved families call for inquiry into UK failure to act on pro-suicide forum

Report found coroners raised concerns over suicide forums at least 65 times to three government…

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US couples are moving in together sooner to save money: ‘The world isn’t made for singles’

Studies show more adults are willing to fast-track cohabitation to split expenses. What happens if…

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‘The wire began to smoke’: how to avoid counterfeits scams on Vinted and other resale sites

From scrutinising sellers’ profiles and reviews to secure payments, steps to help protect you from…

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‘I lost 25 pounds in 20 days’: what it’s like to be on the frontline of a global cyber-attack

The security chief of SolarWinds reflects on the Russian hack that exposed US government agencies…

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Are we living in a golden age of stupidity?

From brain-rotting videos to AI creep, every technological advance seems to make it harder to…

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Parents will be able to block Meta bots from talking to their children under new safeguards

Measures come amid concern generative AI characters are having inappropriate conversations with under-18s Parents will…

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If you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit … look away now

Club and Penguin bars are now ‘chocolate flavour’ after owner McVitie’s cuts cocoa content amid…

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