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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Journalism arose from technology, from whom it became friend and rival; see HQ

The article discusses the historical evolution of journalism alongside technology and its continuing importance despite the rise of the internet and social media.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

In times of AI, the newspaper becomes a consultancy, neighborhood cafรฉ, and research center

Folha, a Brazilian newspaper, discusses the rapid adoption of AI tools in journalism and their implications for reporting.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The drug cartels flash the latest weapon technology on social media

Mexico's armed forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, leading to chaos as his heavily armed followers retaliated across the country.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"No more Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, I'm uninstalling everything": Le Figaro tested the Off February challenge

Le Figaro journalist engages in the Off February challenge by uninstalling social media apps for a month to combat excessive screen time.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Meta and Google strike chip deal amid regulatory pressure โ€“ media

Meta has signed a significant agreement with Google to rent artificial intelligence chips as both companies navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny over AI development.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: I tried the Shark CryoGlow LED Face Maskโ€”hereโ€™s my honest review

The article reviews the Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask, a popular beauty device that has gained attention on social media for its skincare benefits.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

AI or Not?

The author reflects on their mother's engagement with Facebook and how it contrasts with traditional face-to-face communication.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Digital dependency is becoming an increasing problem among children

One-third of primary school students are at risk of excessive use of new technologies, particularly electronic media, with 7% showing psychological symptoms related to this addiction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Russia Increases Fiber Optic Purchases from China, Reports Media

Russia has significantly increased its fiber optic purchases from China while local production has halted due to various setbacks.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

10 years of TikTok: The 'religion' of 1.5 billion believers

The article explores the cultural phenomenon of TikTok, highlighting its rapid growth to 1.59 billion users and comparing its influence to major world religions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trial over child addiction: former head of WhatsApp reveals why she left the app in Brazil: 'immense frustration'

Daniela de Almeida, former head of public policy at WhatsApp in Brazil, expresses her frustrations regarding barriers she faced while trying to develop safer technologies for children amidst an ongoing US trial on social media addiction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Society of Filler

The article discusses how technology, particularly AI and filters, transforms our perceptions of reality by reconstructing images and memories while often distorting our true selves.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Artificial Intelligence: The Good and the Bad News of the New Era

The article discusses the various applications of artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting both its benefits and potential drawbacks across different sectors such as education, healthcare, and news production.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The controversy ignited around Oona Airola - A strong statement from Aku Sipola: "It's not true"

Aku Sipola criticized the media narrative suggesting Oona Airola's performance in a film was enhanced unfairly by AI technology.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The Apps Play with Your Brain - That's Why You Lose

Tech giants manipulate our cognitive weaknesses to keep us hooked on social media, and there are growing calls for more regulation to address these addictive designs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Major Bet for Digital Media

The article discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on content creation, distribution, and consumption in digital media.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Half a Century of Chat: The Evolution from 1970 to Today

The article discusses the significant evolution of communication technologies and their societal impact from 1970 to the present.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ivan Santos celebrates 70 years dedicated to journalism and connected with changes in the world of communication

Ivan Santos, at 94 years old, reflects on his 70-year career in journalism, emphasizing the importance of adapting to technological changes while remaining committed to ethical reporting.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Inside the Mobile Phones of Spanish Adolescents: Between Social Media, Video Games, and Influencers

A report explores how Spanish teenagers use their phones amid a government proposal to ban social media for users under 16.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

VIDEO: Technical glitch cost Chinese content creator nearly 150,000 followers

A Chinese beauty influencer lost approximately 150,000 followers due to a technical glitch during a live stream where a strong filter failed.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Serious issue

Mark Zuckerberg, head of Meta, faces a court trial over allegations of promoting addiction through his technology, stemming from a lawsuit by a user claiming social media use led to her mental health struggles.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Marriage of Hate: Why Newsrooms Insist on Their Relationship with Tech Companies?

The article discusses the ongoing conflict between news media and big tech companies, highlighting the ethical and financial complexities that arise from their intertwined existence.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Elderly use AI to create rejuvenated images and share stickers with friends on cell phones

Elderly individuals in Brazil are leveraging artificial intelligence to create fun and rejuvenated images that they share with friends via messaging apps.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Family Newsletter: Are Cell Phone Bans Sensible?

The article discusses the challenges parents face in managing their children's screen time and the implications of imposing cell phone bans.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Historical Image: Children and Mobile Phones

The article discusses the evolution of mobile phones, particularly in relation to children, highlighting a debate on appropriate age limits for smartphone usage.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

At least another year for Rulรญk. And already addressing another name

The article discusses the ongoing issues with page loading on Seznam Zprรกvy and hints at potential changes in personnel.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Emergence of an Agent Society... Will Humans Remain Spectators?

A new social network named Moltbook allows only AI agents to post and interact, leaving humans as mere spectators.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Storage Media: Data in Glass Remains Readable After Millennia

A new storage technology allows data to be embedded in glass plates that can retain several terabytes of information and remain readable for at least ten thousand years.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Apple's Mysterious Event: Rumors of a Budget Laptop Launch

Apple has invited select media to a special event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4, where rumors suggest the announcement of new budget laptops and other devices.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Storage Media: Data in Glass Remains Readable After Millennia

A new storage technology inscribes data in small glass plates, each capable of holding multiple terabytes and remaining readable for at least ten thousand years.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Pros and cons of prohibiting social media use for minors under 16 for families, according to two experts

Experts discuss the implications of the Spanish government's proposal to prohibit social media access for minors under 16, emphasizing the need for parental guidance alongside regulatory measures.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Basque 'Survivors', the fiestas of Los Mozos de Arousa or Bob Pop learning Catalan: programs from regional channels available throughout Spain

The article discusses various regional television programs from Spain that are now available nationwide and beyond due to on-demand technology.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Claims that new North Korean rocket launcher can fire nuclear weapons

North Korea has unveiled a new rocket launcher capable of firing nuclear weapons, as reported by state media.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Zuckerberg says Meta no longer designs apps to maximise screen time

Mark Zuckerberg stated in court that Meta has changed its approach and no longer designs apps with the goal of maximizing user screen time.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Mark Zuckerberg responds for the first time before a judge about minors' extreme addiction to social media

Mark Zuckerberg faces a judge in a significant case addressing the issue of extreme social media addiction among minors, stemming from the experience of a young woman who suffered severe mental health issues due to technology dependency.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Immortal social networks: Meta has devised an AI that simulates the activity of users on Instagram and Facebook after death

Meta has patented an AI model intended to simulate user activity on social media platforms after their death, allowing posts and interactions to continue in a way that mimics the deceased user's behavior, although it will not implement this technology.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Internet is Mostly Used in Latvia for Social Communication, Research Shows

A study commissioned by the National Electronic Mass Media Council indicates that Latvians predominantly use the internet for social communication, with 66% engaging in social media daily or nearly every day.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'To Shine Its Image...', China's Propaganda War on India's AI Event!

Chinese media expresses skepticism about India's AI summit, questioning its readiness amidst its ambitions in the AI space.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Galgotia University showcased a Chinese robot, learn about its price and features

During the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a robotic dog model called Unitree Go2 from the Chinese company Unitree Robotics gained significant attention among attendees and on social media.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

'Kung Fu Robots' in China: A Technical Showcase or a Rehearsal for Future Armies?

'Kung Fu Robots' showcased in China have captivated social media, stunning audiences with advances in robotic performance during the 2026 Spring Festival celebration.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

A Storm of Documents and Calculated Slowdown: How the New York Times Dealt with the Epstein Files?

The New York Times faces a monumental task of sifting through millions of documents released regarding Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities, leveraging advanced technology to manage the information overload.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Has Meta Gone Too Far? New Technology Allows Social Media Updates Even from the Deceased

Meta has received a patent for an AI system that can simulate a user's social media activity even posthumously.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

The number of child abuse cases is rising in the United Kingdom

Child sexual abuse is sharply increasing in the United Kingdom, according to British police.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Youtube is down; the video platform experiences worldwide issues TODAY February 17

Youtube experienced significant outages worldwide on February 17, 2023, affecting many users' ability to access content and log into the platform.

Feb 18 โ€ข 01:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Patent Granted for Simulating Deceased on Facebook

Facebook's parent company has received a patent for AI technology that can simulate deceased individuals and continue posting on social media after death.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

The Triumphant Return of Journalism

The article discusses the impact of Artificial Intelligence on journalism, highlighting both apprehensions about AI-generated reporting and the potential for a revitalization of the profession.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Cyberbullying: a problem of technology or a reflection of ourselves?

The article discusses how online bullying reflects personal relationships and values rather than being solely a technological issue.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

India considers restricting access to social networks for young people

India is contemplating age restrictions for social media access, influenced by similar measures in Australia and Spain, according to Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Childhoods and Algorithms: Who Defines the Rules of the Digital World

The article discusses the influence of social media algorithms on youth behavior and societal issues, emphasizing a need to consider how technology is designed rather than just how it is used.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI News Anchor Sutra Launched by India Today Group at the India AI Impact Summit

India Today Group introduced its new AI-driven news anchor, Sutra, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in collaboration with BharatGen.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:43 UTC

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