QtrendsCanada proposes social media ban for teens under 16
Canada has introduced a bill that would ban social media access for anyone under 16, backed by sweeping measures targeting harmful online content. The legislation also creates a new regulator to enforce compliance, with a controversial workaround mechanism for tech firms. Meanwhile, the G7 is planning its first joint statement focused on protecting minors on social media, signaling growing international momentum for youth online safety regulation.
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The White House has significantly scaled back its AI-testing unit at a time experts say AI risks are escalating, drawing criticism from safety advocates. Microsoft faced a tense moment when graduates booed an AI-focused speech, with a company executive offering a dismissive response. Adding to the narrative, AI scored the equivalent of a 'C–' on its hardest math benchmark yet, underscoring persistent limitations in reasoning capabilities despite rapid advancement.
Google has reportedly booked Intel for packaging more than 3 million TPUs by 2028, with SK hynix testing Intel's EMIB packaging for HBM integration. Samsung Heavy Industries is partnering with a Greek shipowner and Supermicro to bring 50MW floating AI data centers to market. China has drafted a massive $295 billion plan to build a national AI data center grid running on 80% domestically produced silicon, reflecting an intensifying global race for AI computing infrastructure.
Apple's iOS 27 is rolling out with new features including enhanced Siri AI capabilities exclusive to select iPhone models, powered by Apple's AFM Core Advanced model. CarPlay gains video playback support, though safety warnings urge users not to watch videos while driving. Apple Music receives minor updates in version 27 but lacks continuity and social features that users have been anticipating. Only three iPhone models will get the full Siri AI experience.
TCL has entered the E Ink tablet market with a device that reviewers say beats both Remarkable and Kindle, intensifying competition in the digital reading space. Amazon is finally rolling out its long-awaited 'Story So Far' feature to Kindles, which helps readers catch up on series. WIRED published a roundup of the best Kindles for portable libraries, and the most affordable Kindle Scribe is now available on Amazon, broadening options for digital note-takers and readers alike.