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Is social media addictive?
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Video: Humanoid robots take centre stage at China’s Lunar New Year show
Humanoid robots danced and performed martial arts on stage as China showcased its latest technology for Lunar New Year.
Published On 17 Feb 2026
Spain to probe social media giants over AI-generated child abuse material
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledges to end ‘impunity’ of platforms X, Meta and TikTok in promoting harmful content.
India’s hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants
Summit aims to outline global AI governance and collaboration for inclusive growth and sustainability.
UK’s Starmer announces crackdown on AI chatbots in child safety push
PM seeks powers to act quickly on a consultation considering an Australia-style social media ban for children below 16.
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‘An apocalypse’: Why are experts sounding the alarm on AI risks?
AI is advancing in rapid and unpredictable ways but there is no joint framework to keep it in check, experts say.
US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut tariffs
Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.
Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative
Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.
Struggling to get by: Behind the US underemployment crisis
Trump’s tariffs, heightened healthcare and housing costs, and a stagnating jobs market leave more workers struggling.
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Are ‘low-cost, high-impact’ drones making Sahel fighters tougher to beat?
Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.
European Union says video app TikTok must change ‘addictive’ design
TikTok calls European Commission probe ‘meritless’, pledges to challenge findings the video platform harms minors.
