More countries are moving to ban or restrict social media use by children and teenagers despite questions over effectiveness. Britain plans to ban social media for all under-16s from early 2027, covering apps including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. Australia has already imposed a similar ban, and Malaysia has started enforcing rules against under-16 accounts. Other countries, including Indonesia, Brazil and several EU members, are pursuing comparable measures.

More tech companies are carrying out large-scale layoffs, citing AI investment and efforts to boost efficiency, but there are doubts about whether the strategy will produce the results they want. A report said U.S. tech firms have announced 52,050 job cuts so far in 2026. The Wall Street Journal reported that companies are trying to frame the reductions as preparation for an AI-driven future, even as risks include morale damage, backlash and investor concerns.