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France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US

Feb 3 2026
European governments are moving away from U.S. tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives

Paris prosecutors raid X offices in probe into child abuse images and deepfakes

Feb 3 2026
French prosecutors have searched the offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X as part of an investigation into alleged offences, including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes

Even small EU nations go big on arms production

Feb 3 2026
Cyprus has become a surprising player in drone manufacturing, with Swarmly producing over 200 H-10 Poseidon drones for Ukraine

British soccer union wants fewer headers for pros to protect players’ brains

Feb 3 2026
The Professional Footballers’ Association is set to announce the first comprehensive protocol to prevent CTE in British soccer players

Elon Musk says he is merging SpaceX with artificial-intelligence company xAI

Feb 2 2026
Elon Musk says he is merging SpaceX with his artificial-intelligence company xAI

Bolivia kicks off school year with ban on cellphones

Feb 2 2026
Bolivia began to implement a ban on cellphones in classrooms Monday, as the school year starts in the landlocked South American nation

NASA fuels moon rocket in crucial test to decide when Artemis astronauts will launch

Feb 2 2026
NASA is fueling its new moon rocket in one final make-or-break test before sending astronauts on a lunar fly-around

Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

Feb 2 2026
A Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China

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How Do Workers Develop Good Judgment in the AI Era?

Feb 3 2026

AI is simultaneously increasing the need for judgment and destroying the experiences that produce it.

To Drive AI Adoption, Build Your Team’s Product Management Skills

Feb 3 2026

Without a product-minded approach, employees’ attempts to use AI often remain shallow or short-lived.

If and How to Scale the Acquired Podcast

Feb 3 2026

When breaking the rules is what got you here, how do you grow without breaking what works?

The Cognitive Science Behind Sudden Change

Feb 3 2026

A conversation about staying resilient in the face of upheaval.

The Management Practices That Make Employee Ownership Pay Off

Feb 2 2026

An “ownership culture” also requires financial transparency, empathy, and rigorous culture measurement.

“People Need Unifying Messages”

Feb 2 2026

How leaders can act with clarity amid rising social and political uncertainty.

9 Trends Shaping Work in 2026 and Beyond

Feb 2 2026

CEO expectations for AI-driven growth remain high, even as most AI investments are failing to deliver meaningful returns.

Is Your Workplace Set Up for AI Agents?

Jan 30 2026

Getting the most out of this new technology requires revamping software, organizational structures, and workflows designed for human workers.

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Australia’s New Aged Care Act Raises Expectations for Workforce Data

Jan 16 2026

Australia’s new Aged Care Act raises the bar for workforce visibility. Here’s why HR data and connected systems are now essential for aged care providers.

The post Australia’s New Aged Care Act Raises Expectations for Workforce Data appeared first on TechRepublic.

Meta Removes 544K Teen Accounts Under Australia’s Ban

Jan 12 2026

The tech titan isn’t celebrating this compliance milestone. Instead, it launched a scathing attack on the legislation.

The post Meta Removes 544K Teen Accounts Under Australia’s Ban appeared first on TechRepublic.

Essential Eight: What Organisations Should Expect in 2026

Dec 10 2025

Explore how the Essential Eight may shift in 2026, why ACSC expectations could rise, and what Australian organisations should do for greater resilience.

The post Essential Eight: What Organisations Should Expect in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Australian Teens Seek Injunction to Block Nationwide Social Media Cut-Off

Nov 28 2025

The impending ban is facing a constitutional challenge from two 15-year-olds, who are backed by the advocacy group, the Digital Freedom Project.

The post Australian Teens Seek Injunction to Block Nationwide Social Media Cut-Off appeared first on TechRepublic.

Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Nov 24 2025

Named platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, and the streaming services Kick and Twitch.

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Microsoft Signs $9.7B Deal With IREN for AI Cloud Expansion

Nov 3 2025

The deal makes Microsoft IREN’s largest customer, with $1.94 billion in annualized revenue expected over the next five years.

The post Microsoft Signs $9.7B Deal With IREN for AI Cloud Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.

iPhone 17 Cheat Sheet: Key Features, Price, and Availability

Sep 10 2025

Get tips on maximizing your iPhone 17 experience and choose which model of the Apple device is right for you.

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Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over AI Chatbots’ App Store Rankings

Aug 12 2025

Musk is accusing Apple of favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over Grok, which his AI company xAI developed.

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