Science and Tech

Meta rejects allegations it sought to hook children as landmark trial begins

Meta rejects allegations it sought to hook children as landmark trial begins

By Diana Novak Jones and Jonathan Stempel Aug 18 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms rejected accusations by U.S. states that it…

August 19, 2026

US securities regulator proposes long-awaited crypto rules

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday proposed a new regulatory framework for crypto…

August 19, 2026

US securities regulator proposes long-awaited crypto rules

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday proposed a new regulatory framework for crypto…

August 19, 2026

Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Velaura AI on Tuesday said it raised $110 million in a Series A funding round that…

August 19, 2026

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks

Aug 18 (Reuters) - OpenAI on Tuesday launched a version of ChatGPT tailored for minors, with parental controls and enhanced…

August 18, 2026

British data group Quantexa exploring UK or US IPO

By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - British artificial intelligence company Quantexa is considering a multibillion-dollar stock market listing…

August 18, 2026

British data group Quantexa exploring UK or US IPO

By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - British artificial intelligence company Quantexa is considering a multibillion-dollar stock market listing…

August 18, 2026

Meta trial that could reshape Facebook, Instagram gets underway

By Diana Novak Jones Aug 18 (Reuters) - A coalition of states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram…

August 18, 2026

French government to hire French AI providers such as Mistral, Minister says

PARIS, Aug 18 (Reuters) - French Budget Minister David Amiel said on Tuesday his government will hire "sovereign" artificial intelligence…

August 18, 2026

France to use AI tools to test cybsecurity vulnerabilities after tax agency hacking

PARIS, Aug 18 (Reuters) - French budget minister David Amiel said on Tuesday that his ministry will use artificial intelligence…

August 18, 2026