πŸ€– Technology & AI

June 15th, 2026

Today's top 4 stories, curated by Daily Direct.

TechCrunch

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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MIT Tech Review

This man with ALS is β€œthe first power user” 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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TechCrunch

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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Hacker News

Anthropic's Safety Superpower

Article URL: https://stratechery.com/2026/anthropics-safety-superpower/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48539078 Points: 20 # Comments: 5

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Technology & AI β€” June 15th, 2026 - Daily Direct