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Coming soon: Instagram for kids
Is it a good idea? There could soon be a version of the photo-sharing app especially for users under 13. Some say it will make people safer. Others say kids shouldn’t use social media at all.
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Celebrity fakes take TikTok by storm
Should we have to label deepfakes? Ultra-realistic videos of actor Tom Cruise are trending on social media. But some people might want to use the technology for harm rather than good.
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The robot pets fighting lockdown loneliness
Should everyone get a robot pet? A record number of machines that can walk, talk, sing and dance are being sold in Japan. Some say robot companions could help everyone feel less lonely.
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Eight-year-old lands dream job as gamer
What can Fortnite teach us about life? An esports team has just signed its youngest-ever player. Aged eight, he is a gaming prodigy. But some say that gaming is a terrible waste of time.
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Welcome to the galaxy’s first hotel
Would holidays in space really be better? The world’s first orbiting resort could be open as soon as 2027 – but some people think it would be better to explore the wonders of Earth instead.
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Robot artist puts paintings on show
Can machines really create art? A museum in London has announced it is putting on a show of self-portraits painted by an AI artist. But some critics argue that robots cannot be creative.
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Take-off! Flying car approved for skies
Would they make life easier? Inventors of a new flying car say it could be on our roads in two years. Some hope it will change our lives – others say it is just another pointless gadget.
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‘The future is electric’, says racing driver
Are electric cars REALLY green? A champion racing driver will take part in a competition using only e-vehicles. He says it is the future of racing – but is electricity as good as we think?
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The monkey that plays video games with its mind
Should Elon Musk experiment on monkeys? The billionaire inventor has put a chip in a monkey’s brain so it can play video games. He says it is “totally happy”. But some are not so sure.
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Google threatens to leave Australia
Has Google changed the way we think? The search engine is threatening to block searches in Australia because of a new law. It has left some people wondering if humans could survive without it.
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The giant claw that catches space junk
Does space really need cleaning up? A new mission plans to use a huge pincer to remove pieces of debris left in space after 50 years of exploration. But some say that it is a waste of time.
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Elon Musk becomes world’s richest person
Is he a good role model? Elon Musk is the billionaire owner of Tesla. He dreams of sending humans to live on other planets. And he has just become the wealthiest person on Earth.
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The world’s first electric ‘petrol’ station
Will you ever have your own car? The world’s first electric charging station has opened. For fans, it means more electric vehicles on roads. But some say the future is not about cars at all.
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Wasted: sprouts, Sellotape and six million trees
Should we all have a green Christmas this year? We create around a third more waste during the festive season than at any other time. Some say it is time to rethink how we celebrate.
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The plan to put giant solar panels in space
Is unlimited electricity a good idea? The UK government might soon build mile-wide solar power stations in space that can beam energy back to Earth. It could mean never-ending, green power.