EU says WhatsApp to face stricter content rules
WhatsApp is set to face greater EU scrutiny after the European Commission on Monday added the platform to its list of digital firms big enough to face stricter content rules.
Jan 26, 2026
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Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for children under 15
French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants his government to fast-track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media for children under the age of 15 can enter into force in September at the start of the next ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Meta pauses teen access to AI characters
Meta is halting teens' access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in a blog post Friday.
Jan 24, 2026
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Making blockchain fast enough for IoT networks
The vision of a fully connected world is rapidly becoming a reality through the Internet of Things (IoT)—a growing network of physical devices that collect and share data over the Internet, including everything from small ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers
Google is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people's interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries.
Jan 22, 2026
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Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology
Imagine that the internet suddenly stops working. Payment systems in your local food store go down. Health care systems in the regional hospital flatline. Your work software tools—and all the information they contain—disappear.
Jan 21, 2026
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Snapchat settles to avoid social media addiction trial
Snapchat on Wednesday confirmed it made a deal to avoid a US civil trial accusing it, along with Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media.
Jan 21, 2026
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YouTube to match OpenAI with AI likeness feature
YouTube announced plans on Wednesday to allow its users this year to create AI versions of themselves for video sharing, matching a feature from Sora, the video-creation app from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.
Jan 21, 2026
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Cyberattacks can trigger societal crises, scientists warn
Cyberattacks can wreak havoc on the systems they target, yet their impact often spreads far beyond technical failures, potentially triggering crises that engulf entire communities, a new study argues.
Jan 19, 2026
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UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move.
Jan 19, 2026
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