Survey raises doubts about whether voluntary restrictions can curb late-night online use among young people
Category: Tech
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Tiny light, big dream: Harvesting power from soil in Japan
A designer in Japan believes tiny electrical currents from soil could support future energy needs
Posted inTech
AI catches up with humans to score 100 per cent at top maths contest
Chinese developers say their latest models matched the best young mathematicians, underscoring AI’s rapid advance in elite problem-solving
Posted inTech
Has AI become too powerful to control?
Researchers warn that autonomous models are exposing gaps in safety testing, prompting calls for mandatory safeguards before deployment
Posted inTech
Generative AI’s power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
Researchers warn that outsourcing everyday cognitive tasks to chatbots could weaken memory, critical thinking
Posted inTech
Australia to create Office of AI
Investment in data centres was the largest contributor to Australia’s economy in the first quarter of 2026
Posted inTech
EU to limit children’s access to social media — gradually
Experts recommend that children under 13 be only allowed on social media when supervised; details are expected in September
Posted inDevelopment Aid
Humanitarians look to put the AI in aid
Emerging technologies are helping relief agencies reach vulnerable populations, protect workers and respond to disasters
Posted inTech
B.C. preparing lawsuit against OpenAI over school shooting
OpenAI banned shooter months before the shooting, but did not contact law enforcement; Sam Altman issued a public apology in April
Posted inProfessional
‘Job forever’: Trade schools are all the rage in the AI era
Long looked down upon, skilled trades are booming in the U.S., especially among young adults as AI eats into service-sector jobs