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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

How is digital technology affecting our kids’ sleep?

What we do and don’t know about how digital technology is affecting our kids’ sleep and what we can do about it.

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Baby apps are everywhere — but their use can carry hidden dangers

Baby apps can boost your confidence — but research shows the potential pitfalls include feeling judged, and coming to rely on app data as a measure of success.

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What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

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Social media bans distract from real issue

Proposed social media bans are distracting us from the real issue — how to make digital experiences better for children.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

How is digital technology affecting our kids’ sleep?

Baby apps are everywhere — but their use can carry hidden dangers

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Social media bans distract from real issue

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