Tim Berners-Lee Warns of a Battle for the Internet’s Soul

Promoting his new book, “This Is for Everyone,” the British computer scientist’s original optimism has been replaced by anxiety and urgency.
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Bezos’ Blue Origin Reveals New Satellite Rival to Musk’s Starlink

Wave hello to TeraWave, a communications network of more than 5,400 satellites.
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Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Moves Forward After Snap Reaches Settlement

Snap settled before jury selection in a landmark social media addiction case, while Meta, ByteDance, and YouTube still face trial over “addictive design.”
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Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Unchecked AI Use in UK Finance

UK MPs warn regulators’ hands-off stance on AI in finance risks consumer harm, fraud, and systemic shocks as adoption outpaces oversight.
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Bandcamp and Sweden Hit Back Against AI-Generated Music

Bandcamp bans music generated wholly or in substantial part by AI, while Sweden’s official charts remove a hit after ruling it mainly AI-generated.
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London Mayor Urges Stronger Regulation as AI Threatens Workforce

To help rectify the situation, the mayor has unveiled plans for free AI skills training and a new taskforce aimed at protecting jobs in the capital.
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London Mayor Urges Stronger Regulation as AI Threatens Workforce

To help rectify the situation, the mayor has unveiled plans for free AI skills training and a new taskforce aimed at protecting jobs in the capital.
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Wealth Gap Sparks Controversy Over Proposed California Billionaire Tax

California’s proposed Billionaire Tax Act would levy a one-time 5% tax on net worth above $1 billion, fueling backlash, fairness debates, and exit threats.
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