US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink
With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world – especially in the United States – are mobilizing to help Iranians stay connected via Starlink.
Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss
A Los Angeles jury's ruling that Meta and YouTube contributed to a teenage girl's depression marks a potential turning point in the years-long legal battle against social media giants – one that could carry an enormous price tag.
Munich Re: AI making cyber attacks costlier and more effective
Artificial intelligence is making cyberattacks increasingly sophisticated and costlier for businesses, reinsurer Munich Re said Wednesday, warning of methods ranging from highly personalised phishing emails to computer-generated, convincing fake identities.
Hundreds of teens to trial social media bans in UK pilot project
Hundreds of teenagers in the United Kingdom will take part in a trial of social media bans, time limits and curfews, as ministers consider potential measures to keep children safe online.
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
A New Mexico jury determined Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms, a verdict that signals a changing tide against tech companies and the government's willingness to crack down.
Poland faced a surge in cyberattacks in 2025, including a major assault on the energy sector
Poland experienced 2½ times more cyberattacks in 2025 compared to the previous year, and the numbers are constantly rising, a government official said Tuesday.
More than 50% surveyed in Germany believe AI will change social life
More than 50% of people in Germany believe artificial intelligence (AI) will fundamentally change our social lives in the coming years – and even more say not for the better, a poll published on Tuesday by Bitkom Research showed.
Wedium, Europe's answer to TikTok and Instagram?
A new social media network designed to be a European alternative to algorith-heavy platforms like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram is to be launched on Wednesday.
Thousands rally in Berlin against online sexual violence, deepfakes
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Berlin on Sunday to protest against online sexual violence and express solidarity with victims, amid heightened attention after a German celebrity came forward with allegations against a former partner.
Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists
In one Russian city, officials blocked a rally due to a "tree inspection." Elsewhere, they blamed snow removal problems or still-existing COVID-19 restrictions. And in one location, administrators argued that the reason for the protest didn't exist.
