ConnexionCriminals using AI to create ‘frightening’ level of child sexual abuse videos
Internet Watch Foundation found the majority of the AI-generated videos fell into Category A, the most extreme classification
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Hundreds of vulnerable children placed in illegal care homes amid ‘broken system’
Ofsted said it had begun nearly 900 investigations into potential unregistered homes
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First autistic barbie doll launched
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First ever autistic Barbie doll to represent neurodivergent children
The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact
Autistic Barbie doll launch welcomed as ‘milestone’ in representation
The toy was developed with input from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.
House of Lords debate on assisted dying bill risks high cost for taxpayers
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Assisted dying bill debate could cost taxpayers almost £2m
Campaigners say if the debate results in a ‘safe, compassionate choice at the end of life’ then it will be ‘worth every penny’
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