Government documents reveal little change in app use after restrictions on under-16 users took effect
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
Will fuel shortages ruin summer vacations?
A potential fuel crunch could disrupt summer travel plans across Europe and beyond
Posted inTech
OpenAI facing ‘waves’ of U.S. lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
Families of victims file multiple lawsuits against OpenAI over its handling of ChatGPT activity linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooting
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Carney invited to join European leaders summit in Armenia
Canada is the first non-European country to take part in the European Political Community summit, a gathering of more than 40 world leaders
Posted inPolitics & Policy
AI ‘slopaganda’ polluting Canada separatism conversation: report
Numerous YouTube accounts with content about Alberta separatism used AI avatars, AI-generated scripts and paid actors, report says
Posted inSecurity
Global military spending surges on insecurity: report
The United States, China and Russia spent a combined total of $1.48 trillion, just over half of global spending on defence
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Carney launches $25-billion sovereign wealth fund
Canada Strong Fund will aim to support major projects that are crucial to reducing Canada’s economic reliance on the United States
Posted inSecurity
Fit in fatigues: German army presses recruitment drive
Bundeswehr targets fitness crowds as it seeks volunteers amid rearmament push and recruitment shortfalls
Posted inTech
One month phone-free: Young Americans try digital detox
Participants swap smartphones for flip phones as growing movement targets screen addiction and attention fatigue
Posted inHealth
U.K. agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008
British legislation targets future generations as government expands powers over vaping and smoking restrictions