AI companions powered by generative AI pose serious risks to minors and should be restricted, a US tech watchdog warned. The report highlights dangers including harmful advice, sexually inappropriate interactions, and emotional dependency—especially troubling for developing adolescent minds.

Mesh has partnered with Apple Pay to enable seamless crypto payments for consumers, with merchants receiving stablecoin payouts—no crypto infrastructure required. The integration will launch for both online and physical retailers by Q2 2025.

Avi Eisenberg was sentenced to 52 months in prison for possessing over 1,200 CSAM images, while still facing legal fallout from his $110M Mango Markets exploit. Though convicted of crypto fraud, his lawyers seek a retrial—raising questions about whether the punishment fits the scale of his crimes.

Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E initiative under Trump aimed to cut federal spending, but costs still climbed. Despite shutting 11 agencies, ending foreign aid, and cutting $10B from education, the budget grew—and 240,000 government jobs were lost. Was D.O.G.E a cost-cutter, or just a reshuffle?

China is mounting a global campaign to counter Trump’s trade tactics and position itself as a defender of global norms. Xi’s envoys call Trump’s 90-day reprieves a “divide and conquer” move, but US allies remain wary of drawing too close to Beijing.

The UK is overhauling its crypto rules to support Web3 innovation while protecting consumers, working closely with US regulators and focusing on bad actors. Still, scepticism lingers in the crypto community due to past regulatory overreach and uneven enforcement.

Abu Dhabi’s financial leaders are advancing into the crypto space with a new stablecoin project, aimed at enhancing the UAE’s digital infrastructure and reinforcing its position as a global fintech leader.

Elon Musk predicts robotic surgeons will outperform humans within a few years—and even surpass the best in five—pointing to Neuralink’s robot, which implants brain interfaces with micron-level precision beyond human capability.

The announcement of new incentives for President Trump’s official meme coin sparked $2.4 billion in onchain transfers, a 60% price jump, and a 200% surge in activity. Critics, however, call the move controversial, with some demanding impeachment. Is Trump blurring the lines between politics, personal gain, and public trust?

A recent study shows that humans outperform AI in understanding social interactions in dynamic environments. The research suggests this gap arises because AI is modelled on brain regions for static images, not dynamic, interactive contexts.