Denmark plans to ban social media for under-15s
The Danish government is planning to introduce a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen...
North Korean hackers increasingly target wealthy cryptocurrency holders
North Korean hackers have stolen more than $2 billion in cryptocurrencies so far this year, according to researchers.
EU ponders new AI strategy to sever reliance on US and China
The European Union has said it must build and develop its own artificial intelligence platforms in order to end its reliance on foreign entities.
Apple removes apps reporting ICE sightings
Apple has removed several apps that reported sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
Solar power becomes EU’s leading source of electricity
Solar energy has become the European Union’s main source of electricity for the first time in history this June.
Snapchat to charge users for storing old photos and videos
Snapchat to charge users for storing old photos and videos
Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO
Spotify’s founder, Daniel Ek, announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive to become Executive Chairman.
California signs law regulating artificial intelligence
California has passed Senate Bill 53, a landmark law designed to regulate artificial intelligence in the state that is home to tech giants.
Taliban cut off internet in Afghanistan
The Taliban government has shut down internet access across the country.
Apple threatens to stop selling in Europe over controversial law
Apple has warned it could stop selling its products in Europe unless a controversial law is repealed.
Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscriptions
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the rollout of paid subscriptions in the UK that allow users to remove ads from their news feeds.
Instagram reaches 3 billion users and unveils app overhaul
Instagram has become the third app in the world to reach three billion users, joining Facebook and WhatsApp, both owned by Meta.
MI6 recruits on the dark web
MI6 has launched a portal on the dark web designed to recruit spies for the United Kingdom.
Pope Leon XIV opposes idea of a “virtual pope”
Pope Leon XIV has voiced his disapproval of the proposal to create a virtual pope powered by artificial intelligence.
EU cyber agency warns hackers are using ransomware to paralyse airports
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has warned that hackers are deploying ransomware to disrupt air traffic at airports.