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MPs want social media treated more like unsafe toys than harmless apps

Parliamentary committee tells ministers online safety regime is failing children and warns 'no action is not an option'

Register UK - May 15, 2026 5:17am EDT

Free primary care for all: Democratic think tank pushes the party on new health policy

The Searchlight Institute wants Democrats to shake up their approach to healthcare and offer a fresh vision for the future.

NBC News - May 15, 2026 5:06am EDT

Mystery Microsoft bug leaker keeps the zero-days coming

Security pros warn YellowKey claim could make stolen laptops a much bigger problem

Register UK - May 15, 2026 4:37am EDT

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - May 15, 2026 4:06am EDT

UK government prescribes Single Patient Record for NHS data chaos

Doctors welcome joined-up care plan, but warn patient trust depends on safeguards, access controls, and knowing where Palantir fits in

Register UK - May 15, 2026 2:50am EDT

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

BBC News - May 15, 2026 1:16am EDT

Read the full transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio interviewed by ‘NBC Nightly News’ anchor Tom Llamas

Rubio spoke about Iran, Taiwan, Cuba and more in a May 2026 interview during President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

NBC News - May 14, 2026 11:35pm EDT

Rep. Max Miller files defamation suit against ex-wife in escalation of long-running divorce feud

The Ohio Republican alleges that his ex-wife, her attorney and the attorney’s law firm have engaged in a defamatory campaign against him by knowingly spreading false information.

NBC News - May 14, 2026 9:35pm EDT

Cramer backs Nvidia selling AI chips in China — but says the stock can thrive either way

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Nvidia should be allowed to sell AI chips in China, arguing it is better to keep Chinese companies reliant on American technology.

CNBC - May 14, 2026 9:20pm EDT

Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

BBC News - May 14, 2026 9:02pm EDT

AI-generated pro-Spencer Pratt mayoral campaign videos point to a new political reality

The reality TV alum’s bid for higher office gained viral traction after videos, which Pratt said were “fan-made,” circulated across social media.

NBC News - May 14, 2026 8:26pm EDT

Türkiye broadens tech governance with new AI directorates

Türkiye has taken new steps to expand its artificial intelligence ecosystem and public-sector adoption with new decrees published in the Official Gazette...

Daily Sabah - May 14, 2026 8:13pm EDT

AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

BBC News - May 14, 2026 7:34pm EDT

High-stakes courtroom drama of Musk v OpenAI hears closing arguments

Guardian UK - May 14, 2026 7:26pm EDT

Cramer urges investors to be more selective in the AI frenzy

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors should be more selective when investing in the semiconductor rally.

CNBC - May 14, 2026 6:44pm EDT

Musk, OpenAI lawyers begin closing arguments in landmark trial

Scrutiny of Sam Altman’s leadership comes at a crucial time for OpenAI, Anthropic and Musk’s own xAI

The Globe and Mail - May 14, 2026 5:45pm EDT

UK saves 'millions' of pounds by ditching Palantir for refugee system

The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security.

BBC News - May 14, 2026 5:34pm EDT

A tear off the Pacific Northwest coast helping scientists understand earthquake risk

ABC News - May 14, 2026 5:14pm EDT

Cerebras pops 68% in Nasdaq debut, pushing the AI chipmaker's market cap to $95 billion

Cerebras is taking advantage of a bull market for silicon, as the chipmaker becomes one of the most notable pureplay AI IPOs to date.

CNBC - May 14, 2026 4:49pm EDT

Musk, OpenAI lawyers begin closing arguments in landmark trial that could shape AI's future

ABC News - May 14, 2026 4:28pm EDT

Google takes fight to Apple, Microsoft with new high-end laptops

The web giant’s new line of Googlebook laptops will bring Gemini AI to the laptop in an attempt to compete with Apple’s MacBook and Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs.

Sydney Morning Herald - May 14, 2026 3:01pm EDT

Digital arson spree by ‘AI Bonnie and Clyde’ raises fears over autonomous tech

Guardian UK - May 14, 2026 2:17pm EDT

Your Doctor Is Most Likely Consulting This Free AI Chatbot, Report Says

Gizmodo - May 14, 2026 2:12pm EDT

Cisco posts best day since 2011 on strong AI demand, CEO says tech is entering a 'networking supercycle'

Shares headed for their best day in more than two decades after Cisco blew past its AI infrastructure and hyperscaler orders guidance for the fiscal year

CNBC - May 14, 2026 2:05pm EDT