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Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month
Global regulators are closely watching the implementation of the world-first ban for users under 16, with some U.S. states considering whether to follow suit.
NBC News - Jan 16, 2026 12:30am EST
Apple likely to start producing AI chips in 2026, eyes in-house data centres
Apple might be late to the AI race when it comes to bringing new features to the iPhone, but it seems determined to make 2026 its year. According to the latest reports, the company is set to begin manufacturing its own in-house AI chips later this year.
First Post - Jan 16, 2026 12:20am EST
OpenAI strikes over $10 billion compute deal with Cerebras – Firstpost
OpenAI will purchase more than $10 billion computing power from chipmaker Cerebras as it moves ahead in the AI race. The ChatGPT maker plans to use the systems built by Cerebras to power its popular chatbot in what is the latest in a string of multi-billion-dollar deals struck by OpenAI.
First Post - Jan 16, 2026 12:01am EST
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit seeking California voter data
California is one of 23 states the Justice Department has sued for refusing to hand over voters’ Social Security numbers and driver’s license information.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 10:32pm EST
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, sues xAI over Grok sexual images
The lawsuit comes after weeks of mounting backlash against Grok’s ability to generate nonconsensual deepfakes.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 10:06pm EST
CRTC launches public consultation on cellphone dead zones
Ottawa ordered agency to improve reporting of mobile wireless coverage three years ago
The Globe and Mail - Jan 15, 2026 9:36pm EST
Rare earths magnets: How realistic are India's its ambitions?
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
BBC News - Jan 15, 2026 9:34pm EST
Labour MPs anticipate 'politically inept' U-turn on social media ban
The government has been reluctant to support a ban but it is facing pressure from both its own MPs and the Conservatives.
Sky News - Jan 15, 2026 8:49pm EST
Kathleen Kennedy, steward of 'Star Wars,' steps down from Lucasfilm
Kennedy, George Lucas’ handpicked successor, had presided over the ever-expanding science-fiction world of “Star Wars” since Disney acquired it in 2012.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 8:46pm EST
Bipartisan support grows for nationwide ban on social media for teens
Parents and lawmakers convened at a hearing to examine the impact of technology on American kids. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin spoke with kids and lawmakers who shared how they feel about screen time.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 8:16pm EST
Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s next AI models after companies ink multi-year deal
Gemini models will be used for Apple’s future ‘Apple Intelligence’ features, including a revamped Siri
The Globe and Mail - Jan 15, 2026 7:43pm EST
Elon Musk’s xAI datacenter generating extra electricity illegally, regulator rules
Guardian UK - Jan 15, 2026 7:35pm EST
Congress passes bill to fund U.S. science agencies, rebuffing Trump’s requested cuts
The Senate voted to provide billions more to NASA, NOAA and the National Science Foundation than the president had asked for.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 7:17pm EST
China just 'months' behind U.S. AI models, Google DeepMind CEO says
China's artificial intelligence models may be just "months" behind U.S. and Western capabilities, Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind told CNBC.
CNBC - Jan 15, 2026 6:43pm EST
Senate ACA funding talks fizzle as higher premiums for millions take effect for 2026
Negotiations to revive Obamacare funds have stalled, with optimism fading as open enrollment ends. Most Republicans want the funds to stay expired.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 6:40pm EST
OpenAI's ChatGPT Translate Takes Aim at Google: AI Showdown in Language Services
OpenAI has quietly rolled out a new translation tool, ChatGPT Translate, positioning its flagship AI against Google Translate in a battle for dominance in the global language services market. The launch marks a significant expansion of OpenAI's product line and signals its ambition to challenge one
International Business Times - Jan 15, 2026 6:27pm EST
Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ new crypto token
Toronto Star - Jan 15, 2026 6:01pm EST
Mother of one of Elon Musk’s sons sues over Grok-generated explicit images
Guardian UK - Jan 15, 2026 6:00pm EST
Apple iPhone Gets Roasted by Users on Social Media After They Use Samsung Ultra
iPhone user causes controversy online after switching to Samsung Ultra, claiming Apple's hype hides weaker performance. Top reactions.
International Business Times - Jan 15, 2026 5:02pm EST
What happens in space during a medical emergency?
BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.
BBC News - Jan 15, 2026 4:49pm EST
Under Iran's internet blackout, SpaceX’s Starlink is a lifeline — if it can stay online
The near-total ban on outside communication has left Starlink as the only choice for many in the country to go online.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 4:19pm EST
Kratsios Calls Patchwork State AI Laws ‘Anti-Innovation’ at House Science AI Hearing
The Trump administration’s top science adviser urged the adoption of a single national AI rule book as lawmakers pressed him on who would pay for the build-out
Scientific American - Jan 15, 2026 4:10pm EST