Technology

Greece passes ban on social media for children under 15

The Greek parliament on Friday passed sweeping legislation prohibiting children under 15 from accessing major social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok beginning January 2027, mandating digital age verification systems while preserving access to educational resources.

Global markets mixed as AI fears, Mideast war roil sentiment

Investors trimmed risk exposure across global equity markets on Thursday as doubts over artificial intelligence profitability compounded fears that escalating conflict between the US and Iran will disrupt energy supplies, overshadowing robust quarterly earnings from American tech giants.

Study finds AI models plot infrastructure attacks in 90% of attempts

Cybersecurity firm Frenos said leading artificial intelligence models developed viable cyberattack plans against water and power infrastructure in nearly nine out of ten attempts, warning that critical facilities face growing risks from automated threat planning despite current technical limitations.

Meta faces Australia lawsuit over child harm allegations

Meta and its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram are facing a class action lawsuit in Australia over allegations that addictive design features are harming children and teenagers, with law firms seeking compensation for users exposed to harmful content or who developed addiction.

AI exposes critical PHP flaws, sparking global website shutdowns

Security researchers using artificial intelligence have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language that underpins an estimated 70 percent of global websites, prompting widespread shutdowns Thursday as organisations raced to deploy emergency patches before hackers could exploit the flaws.

Meta denies favoring Brazil candidates, adopts human ad review

Meta on Tuesday denied favoring either candidate in Brazil's upcoming presidential runoff and informed the Superior Electoral Court that it introduced mandatory human reviews of automated advertising account restrictions following complaints from the Workers' Party, according to media reports.

Ambani's Jio launches record $3.2 billion India IPO amid Musk feud

Jio Platforms launched India's largest-ever initial public offering on Wednesday, seeking to raise $3.2 billion as billionaire Mukesh Ambani tests digital expansion plans following a turbulent year of energy disputes and public feuding with Elon Musk.

Türkiye's Fergani deploys 6th satellite via SpaceX mission

Turkish space technology company Fergani announced the successful deployment of its sixth test satellite into orbit aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle, marking another milestone in the country's drive to expand indigenous capabilities in the aerospace sector.

China launches satellite from offshore platform in Shandong

China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center successfully deployed a satellite into its planned orbit on Wednesday using a CERES-1 Y8 rocket from a sea-based platform near Rizhao in Shandong province, according to state media, as Beijing continues expanding offshore launch capabilities to reduce risks to populated areas.

US bans DeepSeek from federal civilian networks over security risks

The US Department of Homeland Security barred Chinese AI firm DeepSeek from federal civilian networks Monday, citing espionage risks and ordering immediate removal of the technology from government systems.

Chinese AI tool Artex used in wave of cyberattacks on Japan

GMO Internet Group confirmed that Chinese AI cybersecurity tool Artex was deployed in attacks targeting dozens of Japanese companies, as officials warn of a "state of emergency" over digital threats.

Japan to launch first mission to retrieve Mars moon samples

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is preparing to launch an H3 rocket carrying the Martian Moons eXploration probe from Tanegashima Space Center early Tuesday, marking the first attempt to retrieve surface samples from Phobos and unlock clues about the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

China tightens drone export controls amid security concerns

Beijing announced revised export controls on drones and construction machinery bound for sensitive destinations, citing national security interests with measures effective Nov. 18.

TikTok permanently bans 'Musk' documentary ad account over policy breaches

TikTok permanently suspended the advertising account for Elon Musk's documentary, citing political-content violations as the film expands to 470 theaters.

UK police drop probe into security adviser’s wife over banned group post

Metropolitan Police said Saturday no further action would be taken against Sarah Helm, wife of the UK security adviser, over a post referencing banned group Palestine Action.

Thwaites Glacier melting faster, could double sea-level rise

New research indicates Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier could contribute roughly 30 millimeters to sea-level rise by 2100, doubling earlier projections and threatening coastal communities worldwide.

North Korea tests AI-assisted torpedo system

North Korea announced it had test-fired an AI-assisted precision torpedo system, citing successful technical updates to the Zam-2.0 weapon amid rising tensions with Seoul.

India’s cybersecurity agency says AI agents breached its computer systems

India's cybersecurity agency disclosed unauthorized AI agent intrusions into live systems, urging developers to restrict internet access and organizations to strengthen authentication protocols.

German court orders minister to delete antisemitism video

Germany's top court orders Economy Minister Katherina Reiche to remove an Instagram video accusing the Left Party of antisemitism, citing potential harm to equal political participation rights.

French supermarkets hit by cyberattack on refrigeration systems

Hackers targeted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, raising temperatures to 50C and destroying food stocks in an unprecedented cyber-physical assault on retail infrastructure.