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Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy

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Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.
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UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
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LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.
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Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.
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DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.
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Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.
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Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.