AI
EU Opens Investigation into Musk's AI Chatbot Grok over Sexual Deepfakes
An X spokeswoman said the platform remains committed to safety and has zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
Associated Press
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Social Media
France's Macron Pushes to Fast-Track Ban on Social Media for Children Under 15
Macron made the announcement in a video released Saturday. He emphasized that children's emotions and minds should not be manipulated by social media platforms.
Social Media
What to Know About the Deal to Keep TikTok From Being Banned in the U.S.
A terms of service change says TikTok is able to use that content to operate or improve the platform, subject to settings.
Energy
Trump Administration Scraps Solar Projects in Puerto Rico as Grid Crumbles
The Energy Department said that a push under Puerto Rico’s former governor for a 100% renewable future threatened the reliability of its energy system.
Social Media
TikTok Finalizes Deal to Form New American Version of the App
Donald Trump said he hopes 'that long into the future I will be remembered by those who use and love TikTok.'
Greenland
Davos Notebook: Trump, Greenland, Security and Tech
Trump said he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's agreed on 'the framework of a future deal' on Greenland and the Arctic region.
security
EU Plans to Phase Out High Risk Telecom Suppliers, Targeting China
With 3 years to phase out 'high risk suppliers,' the EU move is seen as emulating the U.S.'s 'Rip and Replace' program.
Social Media
UK Considers Australia-Style Teen Social Media Ban
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says ’no option off the table’ regarding following Australia social media ban.
Ursula von der Leyen
Inequality and Unease in Davos: Donald Trump, Nvidia Set to Attend
Trump, who has unsettled markets and allies alike with his America First agenda, is set to swoop in and dominate talk at the gathering of globalists.
Energy
White House and Governors Pressure Grid Operator to Boost Power, Slow Electricity Hikes
The White House and the governors are trying to pressure the operator of the mid-Atlantic power grid to get tech companies to bid on contracts to build new power plants.
AI
Sales of a Powerful Nvidia AI Chip to China Gets the Greenlight, With Conditions
China won’t be allowed to use the chips for military purposes and is not allowed to import more than 50% of the chips sold to U.S. customers.
Data Center
Microsoft's Brad Smith Pushes Big Tech to 'Pay Our Way' for AI Data Centers
Amid rising opposition, Microsoft is trying to win over communities concerned about AI data centers.
AI
Apple Turns to Google to Smarten Up Siri and Bring AI to iPhone
The deal that allowing Apple to tap into Google’s AI technology was disclosed Monday in a joint statement from the Silicon Valley powerhouses.
Digital Inclusion
VR Headsets Are 'Hope Machines' Inside California Prisons, Offering Respite and Practical Experience
Prisoners are now taking regular trips to far-flung, exotic locales such as Thailand. No passport required, just a virtual reality headset.
CES2026
From Climbing Vacuums to Cyber Pets: Some Highlights of CES 2026
CES 2026 showcased futuristic tech, from paper-thin screens to AI-driven gadgets.
Data Center
Big Tech Data Centers: Meta's Massive Nuclear Power Deals, $20B by xAI in Mississippi
Meta's Prometheus AI data center is being built in New Albany, Ohio, and will be a 1-gigawatt cluster spanning spanning multiple buildings.
