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Are Big Tech firms the new tobacco companies?

The Week - Feb 13, 2026 2:13am EST

MPs fear data centre boom could derail Miliband's net zero plans

A senior Labour MP says emission from data centres "have been highlighted as a key area of concern".

BBC News - Feb 13, 2026 2:13am EST

AI to make call center agents 'superheroes,' UJET CEO says

Register UK - Feb 13, 2026 1:51am EST

It looks like public opinion will force Big Tech to make social media safer for children

It is no surprise the idea of a government-mandated ban is popular with parents, less so with kids.

Sky News - Feb 13, 2026 1:03am EST

Apple issues urgent iOS 26.3 update warning over cybersecurity threat

Update your iPhone to iOS 26.3 now to protect against 39 security threats, including a sophisticated attack already targeting users. This crucial update completes a chain of fixes, safeguarding your device from spyware. Available for iPhone 11 and newer models, ensure your phone's security by installing this update today.

Gulf News - Feb 13, 2026 12:48am EST

Cloudflare turns websites into faster food for AI agents

Register UK - Feb 13, 2026 12:18am EST

‘Same path as Facebook’: OpenAI’s Zoe Hitzig resigns as ChatGPT begins testing ads

OpenAI’s Zoe Hitzig has recently quit her job, warning of ethical drift as ChatGPT tests ads. This resignation comes just a day after Anthropic’s Mrinank Sharma announced putting his papers down. The move is a worrying sign that even AI creators are losing trust in their own industry.

First Post - Feb 12, 2026 11:44pm EST

New Mexico attorney general says social media not a 'safe space' for teens

New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez talks about why he filed a lawsuit against Meta over allegations of sexual exploitation of children saying the platform is not a "safe space" for underage users.

NBC News - Feb 12, 2026 10:09pm EST

Here's how smart people in tech are reacting to Matt Shumer's viral essay about what AI means for jobs

Business Insider - Feb 12, 2026 9:33pm EST

Security researcher finds 287 Chrome extensions leaking data

Register UK - Feb 12, 2026 9:32pm EST

Israel accuses two of using military secrets to place Polymarket bets

NPR - Feb 12, 2026 9:01pm EST

Social media ban: Have we reached a tipping point?

France and Spain are promising laws to ban child access to social media as early as this year. Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Italy, and Slovenia have proposed similar legislation.

Sky News - Feb 12, 2026 8:54pm EST

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer to leave firm amid Epstein files fallout

Kathy Ruemmler, who exchanged friendly emails with Epstein, worked as a leading advisor to Goldman's CEO.

NBC News - Feb 12, 2026 8:52pm EST

L.A. Clippers hope fancy new Intuit Dome will help them challenge Lakers' fandom supremacy

The NBA All-Star Game will shine a light on the modern, high-tech arena as the Clippers shoot for relevance in the Los Angeles sports market.

NBC News - Feb 12, 2026 8:37pm EST

The wearable tech that lets spectators feel the match

At Tokyo's Deaflympics, deaf Judo fans aren't just watching the matches, they're feeling them, thanks to Hapbeat.

BBC News - Feb 12, 2026 8:30pm EST

Anthropic AI safety researcher quits with 'world in peril' warning

It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.

BBC News - Feb 12, 2026 8:03pm EST

Apple has worst day since April as company faces FTC scrutiny, Siri delay reports

The iPhone-maker faces delays in its AI assistant.

CNBC - Feb 12, 2026 7:53pm EST

Loblaw introducing ChatGPT integration for its grocery delivery app

Partnership means that users can enable Loblaw’s app within ChatGPT, allowing them to speak to PC Express inside the chatbot

The Globe and Mail - Feb 12, 2026 7:32pm EST

Senators introduce first bipartisan effort to curb utility bill hikes related to data centers

Republican Josh Hawley and Democrat Richard Blumenthal are diving into an issue that is getting increased attention from federal and state lawmakers, as well as political candidates.

NBC News - Feb 12, 2026 7:00pm EST

Video Landmark trial 'could change landscape of social media': Analyst

ABC News - Feb 12, 2026 6:49pm EST

Saturn’s Rings Came From a Two-Moon Collision About 100 Million Years Ago, Study Says

Gizmodo - Feb 12, 2026 6:38pm EST

Pinterest shares tank as CEO blames tariffs for revenue miss, weak outlook

"Looking ahead to Q1, we expect these headwinds will continue and may become slightly more pronounced," CFO Julia Donnelly told analysts on Thursday.

CNBC - Feb 12, 2026 6:33pm EST

Trump 'guts climate laws' by abandoning acceptance that greenhouse gases endanger health

Scientists believe emissions harm human health from air pollution and extreme weather, so ditching the legal basis for environmental protections entirely means none of the rules governing environmental clean-up is safe.

Sky News - Feb 12, 2026 6:31pm EST

How Canadian technology can help stabilize the rocky market for rare earth elements

Toronto Star - Feb 12, 2026 6:10pm EST