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Gizmodo - Feb 16, 2026 7:45am EST
ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash
ByteDance has said it will work to strengthen safeguards on a new AI video-making tool, following copyright concerns and legal threats from Hollywood.
CNBC - Feb 16, 2026 7:45am EST
Starmer pledges to act in ‘months not years’ to protect children on social media
A three-month consultation on banning children from social media and restricting infinite scrolling is to be launched in March.
Evening Standard - Feb 16, 2026 7:45am EST
A storm system sweeps across the Southeast, triggering tornado watches and damaging winds
Some of the fiercest weather in the South was reported near Lake Charles, Louisiana, where high winds from a thunderstorm overturned a horse trailer and a Mardi Gras float.
NBC News - Feb 16, 2026 7:35am EST
Sam Altman announces OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger joining OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger is joining the company to lead work on personal AI agents. OpenClaw will continue as an open-source project, as OpenAI sharpens its focus on building smarter, collaborative AI agents.
First Post - Feb 16, 2026 7:22am EST
Radically revamped NBA All-Star Game brings return of defense, competition
A team of youthful NBA standouts outlasted older American stars and a team comprised of the best non-U.S. players.
NBC News - Feb 16, 2026 7:11am EST
Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet Is Now Over $200 Less Than Apple's Cheapest iPad
Gizmodo - Feb 16, 2026 7:05am EST
Mog, maxxing and the other manosphere lingo that has taken over social media
Language accompanying clips of looks-focused livestreamers has suddenly entered the internet’s vernacular.
NBC News - Feb 16, 2026 7:03am EST
'No platform gets a free pass,' says PM - as crackdown on social media announced
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted nobody will get a "free pass" from the new restrictions.
Sky News - Feb 16, 2026 6:59am EST
AI Summit 2026 Delhi Live Updates | Norway’s envoy says need to make digital space safe for women
India has begun AI Impact Summit, 2026 on Monday at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam which will continue till February 20. It will focus on practical AI applications and advancing India’s broader digital transformation agenda.
First Post - Feb 16, 2026 6:56am EST
Starmer pledges crackdown on 'addictive elements' of social media
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.
BBC News - Feb 16, 2026 6:47am EST
Prime Minister promises to go into battle against AI chatbots
Sir Keir Starmer said no social media platform will get a "free pass" as he promised to strengthen online safety protections for children.
Sky News - Feb 16, 2026 6:44am EST
India hosts major AI summit, gathers top tech executives
Top executives from global technology and artificial intelligence giants will join several world leaders in New Delhi this week for a major artificial...
Daily Sabah - Feb 16, 2026 6:37am EST
India's MSMEs Must Be At The Heart Of AI-driven Manufacturing Transformation: ITC's Gaurav Kataria
Deccan Chronicle - Feb 16, 2026 6:34am EST
AI griefbots could change how we mourn — but there are serious risks ahead
Live Science - Feb 16, 2026 5:51am EST
College basketball’s new assistant coach: AI
Emerging artificial intelligence apps such as Pick and Roll can watch tape and live games to suggest strategy adjustments on the fly
The Globe and Mail - Feb 16, 2026 5:36am EST
UK Deputy PM calls AI Impact summit, 2026 ‘an important moment’
UK delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan to the India AI Impact Summit, 2026. The UK’s focus will be on championing how artificial intelligence can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs, and improve public services
First Post - Feb 16, 2026 5:24am EST
U.K.'s Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access
Britain’s government said last month it would consult on an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16. Spain, Greece and Slovenia have since said they plan bans.
NBC News - Feb 16, 2026 5:14am EST
Seedance: Hollywood studios take aim at 'ultra-realistic' AI video tool
Clips including Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting, made by new AI video tool Seedance, have gone viral.
BBC News - Feb 16, 2026 5:12am EST
The Samsung S26 series Is almost here, but my 4-year-old Galaxy S22+ is too good to give up
Right now, the S22+ continues to answer calls, document memories, survive all falls
Gulf News - Feb 16, 2026 5:10am EST
Slow Adoption of iOS 26 on iPhones May Have Unexpectedly Hurt Tesla’s Sales: Report
Gizmodo - Feb 16, 2026 5:07am EST
Jmail, Web Tool Site Replicating The Emails of Epstein Gains Popularity
Deccan Chronicle - Feb 16, 2026 5:06am EST