Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.

56 research reviews covering more than 2,100 studies from around the world found educational technology can improve learning when used well, but warned that existing research has focused overwhelmingl...

Recent US intelligence documents hype up the threat of “anti-tech violent extremist activity” against data centers. Casting protests as ideologically extreme is a shortcut to silencing critics of AI a...

Feminist “finfluencers” promote investing as empowerment, but new research from LSE warns these narratives risk aligning feminism with capitalism and masking deeper structural inequalities.

Dr Ayça Atabey explains the findings of her research into use of GenAI in EdTech, which revealed that Scotland's child-rights based approach is leading the way.

Should the EU ban young people from accessing social media? Rather than restricting children’s access to digital life, the EU should regulate platforms instead.

LSE's Professor Nick Couldry reflects on the contribution of AI to society, and how far we are prepared to consider intelligence itself as a utility.

The decision to ban two influential left wing commentators from entering the country has little justification and is a sign of authoritarian overreach.

One of Starmer's last policy decisions was the social media ban for under 16s. While popular with parents, the decision was rushed and not supported by evidence.

From Mon 15 June - Thurs 2 July explore how LSE research can help build a more sustainable future in this free exhibition.

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Journalism in an age of big tech and authoritarianism.

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For Pride Month 2026, Spectrum members and the wider LSE community recommend 14 must-read books that celebrate LGBTQ+ voices and stories.

How is technology shaping child sexual exploitation and abuse in Africa and Asia? New research examines digital risks, online harms and responses across regions.

As governments across the globe move to restrict under-16s’ access to social media, the debate over where to draw the line has never been more urgent. Australia has already legislated. The UK is weigh...

The UK can draw lessons from how German cities are moving away from cars, and increasing cycling and publis transport use.

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Regulation is making digital spaces safer for children, new research finds, but tech giant's responses still fall short without strong enforcement.

LSE's Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque and Microsoft AI engineer Abdullah Abu-Hassan explaing the risks posed by powerful AI models such as Anthropic's Claude Mythos.

Exploitation by Design: Disrupting Technology-Facilitated Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Technology is enabling child sexual exploitation and abuse at a scale and speed that existing responses…

LSE Professor Shani Orgad discusses the findings of her research into the experiences of British Jews, in light of a growing tide of antisemitism in the UK.