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July 2026

Broken, Buried, or Missing

Is social media safe enough for children? Today, parents must primarily rely on claims that social media companies make about their products to answer that question. But how accurate are these claims? To answer that question, we undertook a methodical independent analysis of features claimed to be provided by: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. We found that most features do not live up to the promises that companies make about the safety they provide. Of the 86 features that we tested, 51 failed, or ~60%.

Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI

Recent years have seen rapid, and in some areas accelerating, progress in a range of AI capabilities. These gains have unlocked useful applications across science, health, agriculture, accessibility, knowledge work and information technology, including in the development of AI itself. AI adoption has accelerated broadly, and unevenly, across countries and sectors. While the shift towards AI agents is under way, their future adoption and economic impacts will likely be shaped by continued improvements in their ability to accomplish knowledge work with little or no human oversight. AI develop

SpaceX Cuts Starlink Internet Prices in Memphis After Data Center Opposition

SpaceX is offering discounts for Starlink internet plans in Memphis, Tennessee, as thecompany endures blowback and legal challenges from opponents of its data centers in the area and neighboring Mississippi. Customers that opt in will be able to access Starlink service plans for half the monthly price, which can range from $55 to $130 per month. The discount can be shared with friends and family.

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