Why Is Australia Taking Kids Off Social Media?

Australia has enacted a ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16, effective December 10, 2025. This legislation targets major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, marking one of the strictest measures globally to protect minors from online risks.

Burkay Gur, CEO of fal, announced that the company optimizes Nvidia chips for running AI models in audio, video, and image generation during an interview on Bloomberg Tech. This development follows fal's recent fundraising efforts, highlighting its commitment to leveraging advanced technology in generative media.

GE Vernova Inc. has announced a doubling of its dividend and an increase in share buybacks, signaling strong confidence in the future demand for natural gas-fired power generation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. This move reflects the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders amid a favorable market outlook.

AquaFusionNet has been introduced as a lightweight framework that integrates microscopic imaging and physicochemical sensors for real-time pathogen detection and water quality anomaly prediction on edge devices, addressing the limitations of existing monitoring tools in low and middle-income regions. This innovative model is trained on the AquaMicro12K dataset and employs a gated cross-attention mechanism to enhance decision-making in water quality management.

Tiger Global Management is shifting its venture capital strategy back to smaller funds and a more measured investment pace, which the firm claims has historically yielded its best returns.

President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order establishing a unified regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at limiting state-level restrictions on the technology. This initiative is expected to be signed this week and is part of Trump's broader strategy to streamline AI regulations across the United States.

Insurance companies have significantly increased their investments in artificial intelligence-related stocks during the latter half of the year, capitalizing on the surge in share prices. This trend indicates a strong belief in the potential of AI technologies to drive future growth and profitability.

Naveen Rao's AI computer startup has achieved a valuation of $4.5 billion during its seed funding round, marking a significant milestone for the company and its founder.