As debates over screen time and social media intensify, a growing chorus argues that smartphones have delivered lasting public benefits that outweigh their costs. Policymakers, parents, and educators are weighing
The Children’s Commissioner called for a ban on social media advertising aimed at children, intensifying a global debate over how to protect young users online. The proposal, delivered this week,
The S&P 500’s rise from double digits to 7,000 framed the career of Howard Silverblatt, a fixture on Wall Street who stepped down after decades tracking America’s flagship index. His
A growing mix of global investors is backing successive private funds, signaling steady confidence in alternative assets across multiple regions and institution types. The investor base spans institutions and wealth
Scientists have documented the first known case of a cow using an object from her surroundings to relieve an itch, a finding that could reshape views of cattle intelligence. The
An emerging Seattle spinout is betting that artificial intelligence can tame rising compliance workloads for companies under mounting regulatory pressure. Certivo, which launched in 2024 from startup studio Pioneer Square
The fight over how the U.S. military should use commercial AI is not abstract anymore. It is here, it is messy, and the consequences are real. My view is simple:
The American Arbitration Association has introduced an AI Arbitrator, aiming to speed up routine case decisions and cut costs for parties. Led by AAA chief Bridget McCormack, the project brings
Spain has ordered prosecutors to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok over allegations that AI-generated child sexual abuse material is circulating on their platforms, raising urgent questions about how social networks