Our study of gambling and its harms shows it's time to intervene
4 February 2021
Online gambling has exploded in recent years and we now have the fullest picture yet of its links to financial and social harm, say Naomi Muggleton and Neil Stewart
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How wholesome memes could save us all
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It is time to rekindle the idea of netizens – upstanding internet citizens that band together to tackle important global problems, writes Annalee Newitz
The internet's crumbling infrastructure is leaving us all insecure
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When the internet was cobbled together, it was just a small research project. Now it is critical to society and its structure is no longer fit for purpose, says James Ball
The coronavirus crisis could fundamentally alter the internet
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Money-spinning change is on the way to your emojis, gifs and TikToks, as companies like Giphy make plans to monetize animations and wacky videos set to music
Why the UK’s grand plan to stop gadgets turning against us is flawed
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Internet-connected gizmos from kettles to TVs are an underestimated security risk. But the UK government’s response ignores the biggest risk – ourselves, says Chris Stokel-Walker
Consider your child’s future before you share that ‘hilarious’ image
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Gwyneth Paltrow has incited debate by posting a photo of her daughter on social media. We need to consider how such images may one day be viewed, says Linda Geddes
Russia’s plan to unplug from the internet shows cyberwar is escalating
15 February 2019
Media reports suggest Russia is contemplating disconnecting from the global internet. The move is not about isolationism but security, says James Ball
Zuckerberg survived Washington – here’s what’s next for Facebook
12 April 2018
Mark Zuckerberg spent two days answering mostly soft questions from the US Congress, but some of his answers were revealing, says James Ball
