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The UK just passed groundbreaking protections requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face major fines. Victims will only need to report once for images to be removed across all platforms.
Industry leaders at a Lagos townhall revealed a surprising solution to Nigeria's tech crackdown problem: stop avoiding regulators and start talking to them. The shift could transform one of the world's toughest business environments into a collaboration.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
The UK government is giving major tech companies three months to activate device controls that block explicit images for children, or face new laws. The move aims to protect young people from online exploitation while preserving privacy for adults.
A Runcorn tech company is leading a breakthrough in lithium battery recycling that could transform how we reuse electric vehicle batteries. The UK government just backed the project with major funding to strengthen sustainable supply chains.
Apple and Google have agreed to major app store changes in the UK to promote fair competition after regulators found they had an "effective duopoly." The reforms will help 400,000 jobs and boost the UK's largest app economy in Europe.
Britain's tech regulator just fast-tracked new protections requiring companies to block intimate images shared without consent, moving the deadline up by months. The decision comes as part of a broader push to make the internet safer for women and girls.
The UK government is backing a bold strategy to become the world leader in quantum technology by 2035, with £9.5 million in funding now available for businesses developing quantum computers and ultra-secure communication networks. The initiative aims to create breakthrough applications across healthcare, transportation, and national infrastructure that could transform how we navigate, communicate, and diagnose diseases.
A British self-driving car company just landed $1.2 billion from tech giants and automakers who believe its smarter approach could finally bring autonomous vehicles to everyday drivers. Unlike competitors building expensive custom systems, Wayve created AI that works with any car's existing sensors and chips.
Major tech companies are investing billions in carbon removal projects to offset AI's growing energy use, creating thousands of jobs and reshaping climate action. The UK now leads a booming carbon credit industry worth $1.6 billion annually.
British regulator Ofcom is enforcing new laws requiring porn sites to verify users are over 18, issuing major fines to companies that failed to protect children. The enforcement marks a significant win for online child safety advocates.
The UK government is asking Apple and Google to turn on features that stop children under 18 from taking, sending, or viewing explicit images on their devices. If companies don't act within three months, new laws will require them to do so.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is bringing executives from Meta, Google, TikTok, Snap, and X to the table with a clear message: protect children online or face government action. It's a bold step toward making social media safer for the next generation.
A global technology company is investing £25 million to create 1,200 jobs across three UK cities over the next five years. Hexaware Technologies will focus on AI, quantum computing, and digital services while developing local talent.
YNaija has released its 2026 list celebrating 100 people shaping Nigeria's booming tech ecosystem. The honorees span fintech, health tech, food delivery, and more, showcasing the depth of innovation across Africa's largest economy.
Tech companies will have just 48 hours to remove intimate images shared without consent under a new UK law. Victims will only need to report the abuse once, instead of chasing down multiple platforms.
Major chocolate companies are joining forces to demand UK regulations that protect millions of smallholder cocoa farmers from market chaos and illegal deforestation. The unusual coalition of competitors could transform how chocolate reaches store shelves.
India's newest tech hub just opened in Ahmedabad with plans to create over 63,000 high-skilled jobs in the next five years. The Million Minds Tech Park aims to put Gujarat on the map alongside India's tech giants like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Researchers are combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to map hedgehog habitats across the UK with incredible precision. The breakthrough technology could help reverse a 75% population decline in rural areas since 2000.
A Cambridge company is making home solar batteries safer and more sustainable with sodium instead of lithium. Hundreds of UK homes are already using the technology that works better in cold weather and lasts longer.
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