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Technology

A play called Against doesn’t know what it’s for

In turning its hero into a living social network through which to examine the nature of violence in the 21st century, a new play misses some important tricks

Culture

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Technology

You could finally control your Facebook data if UK law is passed

News

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Technology

Internet giants need to be reined in for the public good

Leader

How to turn Facebook into a weaponised AI propaganda machine

Technology

How to turn Facebook into a weaponised AI propaganda machine

News

Digital drinking buddy replaces ill-advised tweets with cat pics

Technology

Digital drinking buddy replaces ill-advised tweets with cat pics

Regulars

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Health

Feeling lonely? You're not on your own

Features

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Technology

Online harassment on the rise – but no one can agree what it is

News

The thick smog from wildfires can be deadly

Earth

Wildfires’ 'killer haze' tracked with Twitter as it spreads

News

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Technology

How to stay pro-tech when social media can eat young lives

Culture

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Health

Don’t blame Instagram for the rise of botox and lip fillers

A new report rightly suggests that non-surgical cosmetic procedures need tighter regulation, but stumbles by blaming selfies and social media for their popularity

Analysis

Technology

Chatbots learn how to negotiate and drive a hard bargain

News

Technology

How to combat the dark Facebook ads aiming to swing UK voters

Analysis

Technology

UK government watchdog examining political use of data analytics

News

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