Europe’s Online Age Verification App Is Here 16. April 2026 (20:54) Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the “completely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn sites and social media platforms to start blocking access by minors.(Wired)
The Online Fiction Boom Reimagining China’s History 16. April 2026 (20:17) Chinese fantasy novels reimagine the past with modern tech and ideology. A new book argues they also help reinforce authoritarian politics.(Wired)
The Battle for OpenAI’s Soul 16. April 2026 (20:00) In Musk v. Altman, a jury will soon determine whether OpenAI has strayed from its founding mission to ensure AGI benefits humanity. Here’s what to know.(Wired)
The UK Launches Its $675 Million Sovereign AI Fund 16. April 2026 (19:30) In a bid to minimize dependence on technology from other countries, the UK government is plowing resources into homegrown AI startups.(Wired)
Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome 16. April 2026 (19:00) Google latest update to AI Mode in its Chrome browser is designed to keep the chatbot-style search tool always around once you start an online search journey.(Wired)
Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion 16. April 2026 (15:49) As tensions with the US government mount, Anthropic has leased a new office with enough space to quadruple its 200-person head count in London.(Wired)
