Will the EU ban social media for children in 2026?
As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc to follow suit.
Jan 28, 2026
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UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries
Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that Google should give news sites and content creators the choice to opt out of having their online content scraped to feed its AI overviews.
Jan 28, 2026
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Sweden plans to ban mobile phones in schools
Sweden plans to ban mobile phones from primary and middle schools in order to ensure that children can focus on learning in the classroom, the government said on Wednesday.
Jan 28, 2026
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French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.
Jan 27, 2026
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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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