Researchers are sounding the alarm: children as young as five are already drawn to what experts call “brain rot” content. The study raises pressing questions around privacy, mental health, and technology’s role in shaping young minds.

OpenAI, amid its $500 billion valuation, has acquired Roi, a startup specializing in AI-powered financial advice for stocks and cryptocurrencies. The deal, executed as an acqui-hire, illustrates OpenAI’s escalating ambitions in fintech while stirring questions about regulatory compliance.

President Donald Trump’s latest executive order provides official support for a deal that could put TikTok under U.S. ownership. While details remain unclear, the move aims to satisfy national security considerations and keep the popular video-sharing platform running in America.

Austria’s data protection authority has instructed YouTube to fully comply with European data regulations, requiring the platform to grant users access to the information it holds on them. This move highlights growing concerns about data transparency and consumer rights in the digital world.

As the U.S. Supreme Court signals support for a law requiring TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the app or face a ban, the future of the popular platform in America hangs in the balance ahead of the January 19 deadline.