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Social media: Minister promises 'some form' of restrictions for under-16s

Education Minister Olivia Bailey says the government will introduce “age or functionality restrictions”.

BBC News - Apr 28, 2026 7:04am EDT

Social media's role in rising political violence in America in spotlight | Fox News Video

Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, discusses the explosion of violent political rhetoric on social media platforms.

Fox News - Apr 28, 2026 6:37am EDT

Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial: Tech billionaires take their toxic AI row to court

The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

BBC News - Apr 28, 2026 6:30am EDT

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austrian media report

A 21-year-old Austrian citizen known only as Beran A faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization.

NBC News - Apr 28, 2026 6:26am EDT

Jury Selection Signals the Start of Elon Musk and OpenAI's Blockbuster Court Battle

Gizmodo - Apr 28, 2026 6:06am EDT

'Draconian development' in Meta-Manus deal draws the line in China's AI race with the U.S.

Beijing's decision to block Meta's acquisition of Manus is a warning to other startups thinking of relocating data, talent and intellectual property abroad.

CNBC - Apr 28, 2026 5:58am EDT

U.S. appears cool on Iran proposal to end war and reopen Hormuz without a nuclear deal

“Suffice it to say that the nuclear question is the reason why we’re in this in the first place,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, after the latest offer from Tehran was discussed by President Donald Trump and his national security team.

NBC News - Apr 28, 2026 5:57am EDT

How an Expired Ski Pass Finally Helped Me Break My Social Media Addiction

Finally, I can actually relax instead of just scroll.

Slate - Apr 28, 2026 5:55am EDT

Meta, Google, OpenAI among Big Tech firms seeing top staff leaving to launch AI startups

Former employees at AI giants are raising hundreds of millions of dollars from investors months on from launching.

CNBC - Apr 28, 2026 4:43am EDT

Parents who don’t allow kids to have smartphones say social media ban would ease their minds

Toronto Star - Apr 28, 2026 4:12am EDT

To fix this Wi-Fi network, we'll need a crane

Register UK - Apr 28, 2026 4:08am EDT

OpenAI Misses Its Own User and Sales Goals: Report

Deccan Chronicle - Apr 28, 2026 3:40am EDT

Australia threatens tech companies with 2.25 percent tax

Register UK - Apr 28, 2026 3:31am EDT

Social media restrictions for children ‘need to stand test of time’ – Phillipson

The Education Secretary said it is ‘not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action.’

Evening Standard - Apr 28, 2026 3:26am EDT

Elon Musk explodes: Calls OpenAI CEO 'Scam' Altman for 'looting' a charity for billions

Billionaire accuses Altman of getting side deals 'with a piece of action for himself'

Gulf News - Apr 28, 2026 3:22am EDT

AI hype narrative reaches the public healthcare system in El Salvador

This time we take you to El Salvador, examining government claims that an AI-supported transformation of the public healthcare system will make it the most advanced in the world.

Global Voices - Apr 28, 2026 2:06am EDT

Your bad habits are destroying your charging cables

Charging cables are the most overlooked technology in your life, until they break and you're stuck with a dying phone. Here's how to take better care of them.

BBC News - Apr 28, 2026 1:57am EDT

Jimmy Kimmel says joke was not call for assassination as Trumps call for his ouster after shooting

Kimmel defended his right to joke about the pair during his show Monday, saying his quip last week "was not by any stretch of the definition a call to assassination."

NBC News - Apr 28, 2026 1:50am EDT

Pompeii archaeologists use AI to reconstruct man killed in volcano's eruption

NPR - Apr 28, 2026 1:25am EDT

Meme stocks find a new audience in a market reeling from Iran war volatility

Three unassuming stocks are leading the latest class of ultra-risky trades, five years after GameStop ushered in a new era of social media trading.

NBC News - Apr 28, 2026 12:48am EDT

Microsoft And OpenAI Remain Friends, Are Looking To Hook Up With Others

Microsoft has been investing in OpenAI for the past seven years, pouring $13.75 billion into the gen ...

Register UK - Apr 27, 2026 11:19pm EDT

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI

Toronto Star - Apr 27, 2026 11:01pm EDT

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service

Scott Socha is president of parks and resorts at Delaware North, which calls itself as one of the world’s largest privately owned entertainment and hospitality companies.

NBC News - Apr 27, 2026 10:42pm EDT

China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI outfit Manus

Register UK - Apr 27, 2026 10:15pm EDT