Canada Proposes Social Media Ban For Children Under 16 Canada has introduced sweeping digital safety legislation that would ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms unless those platforms meet specific safety standards. The proposed law also seeks to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots, making Canada one of the first countries to combine youth social media protections with AI oversight under a single framework. The legislation was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday and follows growing international efforts to address concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young people’s wellbeing. New Restrictions On Social Media Access Under…
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White House AI Adviser Sriram Krishnan To Depart At End Of June A key architect of the White House’s artificial intelligence strategy, Sriram Krishnan, has announced that he will leave his position at the end of June, marking a significant leadership change in the administration’s approach to emerging technologies. Krishnan revealed his decision in a post on social media platform X, describing his time in government as “the privilege of a lifetime.” While he did not provide a specific reason for stepping down, he indicated that he plans to continue working on major challenges facing the United States in the…
Anthropic Rebuilds Ties With Trump Administration Ahead of Planned IPO A months-long dispute between artificial intelligence company Anthropic and the Trump administration is showing signs of easing across parts of the U.S. government, as the AI developer prepares for a public listing that could rank among the largest in history. Relations deteriorated earlier this year after Anthropic refused to permit the U.S. military to use its AI models for domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems. The disagreement escalated when the Department of Defense designated the company a “supply-chain risk”, a label that effectively bars thousands of defence contractors from…
Thailand Consumer Watchdog To Sue Meta Over Alleged Facebook Scam Advertisements Thailand’s consumer watchdog has announced plans to file a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that Facebook failed to adequately prevent scammers from using the platform to defraud users through advertisements and other deceptive activities. The Consumer Council said on Thursday that the legal action seeks to hold the social media company accountable for consumer protection failures and to push for stronger safeguards on digital platforms. Meta did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. In previous cases, the company has stated that it invests heavily in systems designed…
SpaceX’s Starlink Expansion Could Reshape US Communications Market, Says Oppenheimer SpaceX is poised to disrupt the $1.6 trillion US communications industry as its satellite broadband division, Starlink, continues to expand, according to a new note from brokerage firm Oppenheimer. The firm believes traditional broadband and telecommunications providers could face increasing pressure as Starlink gains market share and broadens its reach. The assessment comes as investor attention intensifies ahead of SpaceX’s highly anticipated public market debut, with the company reportedly targeting a valuation of $1.75 trillion. Starlink Seen As Growing Threat To Telecom Giants Oppenheimer identified established broadband and wireless providers…
Micron’s AI Pivot Powers Trillion-Dollar Rise Micron Technology has completed one of the most remarkable transformations in the semiconductor industry, with its market value soaring from just over $100 billion a year ago to more than $1 trillion. The dramatic rise reflects a fundamental shift in the company’s role within the global technology sector as artificial intelligence reshapes demand for advanced memory chips. For decades, the Idaho-based chipmaker built its reputation on financial discipline. It focused on cost control, relied on second-hand equipment where possible, and avoided expensive technological risks. That cautious strategy helped Micron survive repeated downturns in the…
Russia Promotes Sovereign AI To Global South As Demand For Local Models Grows Russia is positioning itself as a provider of “sovereign AI” solutions for countries in the Global South, arguing that locally tailored artificial intelligence models can offer greater control over privacy, cultural values and data governance than Western alternatives. The strategy was outlined by Alexander Vedyakhin, First Deputy CEO of Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender and a major AI developer, in an interview ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. According to Vedyakhin, many emerging economies are seeking AI systems that align with local priorities while avoiding the…
China Launches Long March-12B Rocket on Maiden Flight China successfully launched the Long March-12B Y1 carrier rocket on Monday from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, marking the debut mission of the new launch vehicle and another milestone in the country’s expanding commercial space programme. The rocket lifted off at 16:40 Beijing Time (0840 GMT), carrying a group of networking satellites for the Qianfan Constellation. The satellites were successfully placed into their designated orbits, and the mission was declared a complete success. The launch also represented the 647th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket…
Shenzhen Advances AI And Green Power Integration To Build Smarter Energy Networks As artificial intelligence drives demand for computing power, Shenzhen is exploring new ways to balance rising electricity consumption with sustainable energy supplies. By integrating AI development with the power sector, the southern Chinese technology hub is strengthening green energy adoption while creating more intelligent and responsive electricity networks. This two-way relationship between artificial intelligence and electricity infrastructure forms part of 51 future development scenarios identified by China’s National Energy Administration. Across the country, computing centres and power grids are increasingly working together to solve shared challenges. Shenzhen has…
Guangzhou Aerospace Town Breaks Ground To Boost Commercial Space Industry China has taken another step towards expanding its commercial aerospace sector with the official groundbreaking of the Guangzhou Aerospace Town in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The project marks a significant addition to the industrial landscape of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and reflects the country’s growing focus on large-scale aerospace development. Located in Guangzhou’s Huangpu district, the Aerospace Town is designed to support the advancement of commercial space technologies and strengthen industrial capabilities. The development is expected to play an important role in fostering innovation, manufacturing and collaboration across the…