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UK may ban social media for children under 16
The UK is considering sweeping legislation that would prohibit children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, mirroring a similar crackdown recently enacted in Australia. The move signals a growing momentum among governments to take aggressive regulatory action on Big Tech's reach into young people's lives. If passed, it would represent one of the most significant digital restrictions on minors in British history.
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This man with ALS is βthe first power userβ of a brain implant that lets him speak
Casey Harrell, a man living with ALS-related paralysis, has become the most experienced user of a brain-computer interface in history, logging thousands of hours with electrodes implanted in his brain over nearly three years. The device translates neural signals into speech, allowing Harrell to communicate despite being unable to move or speak on his own. His sustained, long-term use marks a significant milestone in BCI research, offering critical real-world data on how these systems perform over time.
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Orbio raises $21 million to automate hiring and onboarding for frontline workers
Orbio has closed a $21 million Series A led by Dawn Capital, targeting one of HR tech's most underserved segments: frontline worker hiring and onboarding. The funding will fuel the company's push to automate high-volume recruitment workflows that have long relied on manual, time-intensive processes. With labor shortages continuing to strain industries like retail, logistics, and healthcare, Orbio is betting that automation at the point of hire is where the real efficiency gains lie.
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Anthropic's Safety Superpower
Article URL: https://stratechery.com/2026/anthropics-safety-superpower/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48539078
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