SOCIAL LENS
Landmark US Trials Target Social Media Over Harm to Children
Plaintiffs liken platforms to addictive products in a legal strategy inspired by Big Tobacco
INNOVATION & TECH
Innovation & Tech
Pope Leo Warns of ‘Overly Affectionate’ AI Chatbots
Pontiff calls for regulation to prevent emotional dependence and protect human creativity and judgement
ECONOMY
How Much Damage Does Your Google Search Do? A New Tool Reveals the Internet’s Hidden Environmental Cost
A calculator developed by climate scientists shows how everyday online activity translates into water use, energy consumption and biodiversity pressure
ECONOMY
Bored of Ayia Napa Every Summer? A $1m Hotel Room on the Moon Is Now an Option
California start-up opens reservations for what it calls the first permanent lunar hotel, targeting ultra-wealthy space tourists
Innovation & Tech
Apple Plans Major Siri Upgrade With Chatbot Integration in 2026
Lagging in artificial intelligence, Apple aims to relaunch Siri as a conversational AI powered by Google technology across iPhone, iPad and Mac
