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Meta Expands Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger Worldwide - ctrlf5
Meta Expands Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger Worldwide

Meta is extending its Teen Accounts feature to Facebook and Messenger users around the globe, after initially limiting access to teens in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada. The safety-focused accounts, which debuted on Instagram last fall, come with built-in protections and parental controls. The rollout follows increased scrutiny from lawmakers who accused major social […]

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Robotics Pioneer Warns: Humanoid Robot Hype Won’t Last - ctrlf5
Robotics Pioneer Warns: Humanoid Robot Hype Won’t Last

Rodney Brooks, one of the world’s most respected roboticists, has a blunt message for investors pouring billions into humanoid robot startups: you’re throwing money away. Brooks, co-founder of iRobot and longtime MIT professor, is deeply skeptical of companies like Tesla and Figure that believe showing robots videos of humans at work will magically teach them […]

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Google: 90% of Tech Workers Now Use AI on the Job - ctrlf5
Google: 90% of Tech Workers Now Use AI on the Job

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a near-universal tool for people working in the tech industry, according to a new Google study. The research, conducted by Google’s DORA division and based on 5,000 responses from professionals worldwide, shows that 90% of tech workers now use AI in their jobs—a jump of 14% compared to last year. […]

EU Moves to Block Big Tech From Financial Data Market - ctrlf5
EU Moves to Block Big Tech From Financial Data Market

Big Tech companies are on the verge of a major defeat in Brussels. Despite threats from Donald Trump to retaliate with tariffs against countries that “discriminate” against US firms, the EU is preparing to block Meta, Apple, Google, and Amazon from tapping into its new financial data-sharing system. With strong backing from Germany, EU lawmakers […]

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How AI-Powered Robotic Beehives Are Helping Bees Survive Climate Change - ctrlf5
How AI-Powered Robotic Beehives Are Helping Bees Survive Climate Change

Bees are essential to global food production, yet their survival is under threat. More than one-third of the world’s crops depend on pollination, but nearly 40% of bee colonies collapse every year, according to California-based startup Beewise. Climate change — with its stronger storms, more frequent wildfires, and rising pesticide use — is one of […]

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EU Ministers Agree on Roadmap for Digital Euro Launch - ctrlf5
EU Ministers Agree on Roadmap for Digital Euro Launch

European Union finance ministers have agreed on a roadmap to advance the long-discussed digital euro, a project designed to reduce Europe’s reliance on US-based payment giants like Visa and Mastercard. The digital euro—essentially an electronic wallet backed by the European Central Bank (ECB)—has been on the EU’s agenda for years but gained urgency as the […]

“AI Psychosis” Rarely Fits the Definition of Psychosis - ctrlf5
“AI Psychosis” Rarely Fits the Definition of Psychosis

A wave of distressed AI users has led to an unofficial new label. Experts say it’s misleading, unnecessary—and probably here to stay. Hospitals are seeing a curious trend: people showing up in psychiatric crisis after marathon conversations with AI chatbots. They arrive with paranoid thoughts, grandiose delusions, and dangerous false beliefs—sometimes supported by thousands of […]

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OpenAI Launches Mentorship Program for Early-Stage AI Founders - ctrlf5
OpenAI Launches Mentorship Program for Early-Stage AI Founders

OpenAI has unveiled a new initiative designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs at the very beginning of their startup journey. The program, called OpenAI Grove, opened applications on Friday and is tailored for individuals in the earliest phases of company building — from pre-idea to pre-seed. Unlike the Pioneer Program, introduced in April for more advanced […]

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How Google Search Results Can Cost You Money - ctrlf5
How Google Search Results Can Cost You Money

A misleading Google search usually isn’t more than an inconvenience — but according to a new case study, it can also hit your wallet. Consumer finance site WalletHub analyzed Google search results for “best 0 APR credit cards” and found that following the recommendations at the top of the page can cost searchers hundreds of […]

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Apple Watch Gets FDA Clearance for Hypertension Alerts - ctrlf5
Apple Watch Gets FDA Clearance for Hypertension Alerts

Apple’s upcoming watchOS 26 update will introduce a groundbreaking hypertension notification feature to the Apple Watch Series 9 and later, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and newer models. The feature, which recently received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is set to launch worldwide next week. The new tool […]