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Dark Web Clue Saves Girl; Starmer Targets Social Media

The European Union has launched an investigation into fast fashion giant Shein, citing potential breaches of digital law, including the sale of childlike sex dolls, according to a BBC Business report. Simultaneously, the UK government is pledging to tighten online safety measures, specifically targeting AI chatbots, as reported by BBC Technology. These developments come amid ongoing concerns about child safety and the challenges of regulating the digital landscape.

The European Commission (EC) announced its examination of Shein's systems to prevent the sale of illegal products, including content that could constitute child sexual abuse material, as stated in the BBC Business report. The investigation will also scrutinize the "addictive design" of Shein's platform and the transparency of its product and content suggestion system. Shein responded, stating that "Protecting minors and reducing the risk of harmful content and behaviours are central to how we develop and operate."

Meanwhile, the UK government, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is taking action to close loopholes in laws designed to protect children online, as reported by BBC Technology. The government aims to address the potential dangers posed by AI chatbots, similar to its response to the creation of non-consensual sexual deepfakes by X's AI assistant Grok. The proposals include measures requiring tech giants to preserve all data on a child's phone if they die.

These efforts highlight the ongoing struggle to protect children in the digital age. In a separate case, a specialist online investigator, Greg Squire, used a clue found on a bedroom wall to locate and rescue an abused girl whose images were being shared on the dark web, according to BBC Technology. The abuser had attempted to cover their tracks, making it difficult to identify the victim's location.

In other news, the video game industry is preparing for the release of "Silent Hill: Townfall," inspired by the small fishing village of St Monans in Fife, Scotland, according to BBC Technology. The game, developed by Screen Burn, is set in a fictional village based on St Monans.

Finally, young jobseekers in the UK are facing significant challenges in finding work, with 16.1% of those aged 16 to 24 unemployed, compared to a national unemployment figure of 5.1%, according to a BBC Business report. Businesses are cutting staff or not hiring due to higher costs, impacting young workers.

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