Social Media
Google, Meta, Push Back on Addiction Claims in Landmark Social Media Trial
Jurors in the case got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial.
Associated Press
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Satellite
Lutnick Confirms No Effort to Rescind BEAD Non-Deployment Funds
Lawmakers pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on why BEAD has not yet connected any households, ties to Jeffrey Epstein
EU
EU Accuses TikTok of 'Addictive Design' that Harms Children, Seeks Changes to Protect Users
Other countries are also taking action against social media addiction.
Social Media
Spain Looks to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Joining Others in Europe
Speaking on Tuesday at a summit in the United Arab Emirates, Sánchez criticized technology companies for allowing harmful content like child abuse and deepfake images.
Satellite
Elon Musk Joins SpaceX and xAI Businesses Into a Single Company, Pre-IPO
Musk's rocket venture announced on Monday that it had bought xAI in an effort to help the world’s richest man dominate rockets and AI.
AI
Taiwan's Economy Grows 8.6% in 2025, Fastest Rate in 15 years, Turbocharged by AI Boom
Taiwan’s exports jumped nearly 35% last year. Companies like chip-maker TSMC and Foxconn, a manufacturer of iPhones, have logged record profits and revenues.
Energy
Judge Rules Massachusetts Offshore Wind Project Halted by Trump Administration Can Continue
Developers and states sued seeking to block the administration’s order.
AI
Wikipedia Inks AI Deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity on 25th Birthday
Wikipedia plans to use AI to assist editors and improve search experiences, while addressing criticism of bias and competition from rivals like Grokipedia.
Social Media
TikTok Settles as Social Media Giants Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims
Additional details of the settlement with TikTok were not disclosed.
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.
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 Department
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.
