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Germany seeks EU-wide age rules as CDU backs social media ban
Germany’s ruling conservatives have backed a proposal to ban social media use for children under 14 and introduce stricter age verification for teenagers, adding to growing momentum across Europe for tighter regulation of online platforms and youth digital safety.
First Post - Feb 22, 2026 7:16am EST
AI Washing? Open AI CEO Sam Altman pushes back on layoff blame
At the AI Impact Summit 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said artificial intelligence is not the main driver of recent layoffs, calling out ‘AI washing’ where companies blame automation for job cuts that may stem from broader business decisions.
First Post - Feb 22, 2026 5:37am EST
Flock Cameras Have a People-Love-Smashing-Them Problem
Gizmodo - Feb 22, 2026 5:25am EST
Sweden unveils plan for homegrown Swedish AI language model
Sweden has announced plans to develop a Swedish-language artificial intelligence model under its national AI strategy. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the homegrown system will reflect Swedish culture and values, with training expected to be largely completed during 2026.
First Post - Feb 22, 2026 5:02am EST
India leads global ChatGPT use as young users turn to AI for coding and learning
India is emerging as a global leader in AI adoption, with new OpenAI Signals data showing that young Indians are using ChatGPT for coding, learning, and work tasks at rates far above global averages.
First Post - Feb 22, 2026 2:56am EST
SpaceX achieved a major milestone on Saturday night after launching a batch of 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral. The Falcon 9 rocket had a successful launch from...
International The News - Feb 22, 2026 1:57am EST
Did Tom Cruise really fight Brad Pitt? The viral video that has Hollywood suing Bytedance
Discover how Seedance 2.0, an AI tool developed by ByteDance, is shaking up Hollywood by generating cinema-quality videos from simple text prompts. Explore the implications of this technology on the film industry and the legal battles it has sparked.
Gulf News - Feb 22, 2026 12:23am EST
Elon Musk’s X appeals €120m EU fine over digital content rules
Elon Musk’s X has appealed a €120 million European Commission fine under the Digital Services Act, challenging EU digital content rules and setting up a landmark court battle over Big Tech regulation and free speech.
First Post - Feb 21, 2026 10:24pm EST
It's not just a prediction anymore: See the 8 companies already using AI to replace staff
Discover how major companies like Klarna, UPS, and Amazon are reshaping their workforce strategies by replacing human roles with AI technology. Explore the impact on entry-level jobs and the future of work as AI-driven efficiencies lead to significant job cuts across various industries.
Gulf News - Feb 21, 2026 9:02pm EST
Company says it suspended the shooter’s account in June after posts were flagged by an automatic screening system
The Globe and Mail - Feb 21, 2026 7:13pm EST
An Unbothered Jimmy Wales Calls Grokipedia a 'Cartoon Imitation' of Wikipedia
Gizmodo - Feb 21, 2026 5:09pm EST
Chatter dials up on folding iPhone as 2026 launch tipped
Apple’s device is tipped to be a shorter, squarer, notepad-shaped foldable compared to Samsung’s skinny models.
Sydney Morning Herald - Feb 21, 2026 3:42pm EST
NASA moon rocket hit by new problem expected to bump astronauts' lunar trip into April
ABC News - Feb 21, 2026 1:48pm EST
Here are 3 forces that drove the stock market during Wall Street’s comeback week
The stock market staged a comeback, even as Wall Street waded through a flurry of both upbeat and unsettling headlines.
CNBC - Feb 21, 2026 1:01pm EST
For one thing, there's the sound they make.
Slate - Feb 21, 2026 12:23pm EST
West Virginia becomes first state to sue Apple over allegations the tech giant allows predators to hide child abuse material in iCloud storage systems.
Fox News - Feb 21, 2026 9:19am EST
Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back
ABC News - Feb 21, 2026 8:58am EST
‘An AlphaFold 4’—scientists marvel at DeepMind drug spin-off’s exclusive new AI
Isomorphic Lab’s proprietary drug-discovery model is a major advance, but scientists developing open-source tools are left guessing how to achieve similar results
Scientific American - Feb 21, 2026 8:13am EST
NASA officially announced that March 6 is the target date for the historic Artemis II mission, marking a major milestone in the plan to launch four astronauts on a voyage around the Moon after...
International The News - Feb 21, 2026 7:49am EST
Global summit urges ‘secure, trustworthy’ AI but offers no binding steps
Dozens of countries, including the United States and China, endorsed a declaration on Saturday calling for artificial intelligence that is secure,...
Daily Sabah - Feb 21, 2026 7:19am EST
Kepler's boss on why it priced Clair Obscur below its 'worth'
As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.
BBC News - Feb 21, 2026 5:53am EST