Spain has joined a growing number of countries banning social media for users under 16. These bans reflect a global concern over these platforms’ documented, pervasive threats to children’s mental health and safety, which companies have responded to with largely cosmetic changes that fail to meaningfully protect minors. This trend ultimately signals a disappointing and widespread failure to uphold ethical standards in the industry.
View More Spain Makes a Stand Against Social Media Platforms’ Disappointing Ethical FailuresCategory: Spring 2026
Strengthened Surveillance of US Residents
Federal law enforcement agencies like ICE are increasingly using technologies to identify, document, and surveil U.S. residents. The dependency of these new technologies is still questionable. Still, they are being used as a valid justification for questioning, prosecuting, and threatening civilians, especially protestors.
View More Strengthened Surveillance of US ResidentsThe Next Generation of Power Electronics: A Bright Path Ahead
The trend toward increased development of artificial intelligence, data centers, electric transportation, advanced manufacturing, military operations, and aerospace systems requires immense amounts of electricity to maintain and scale performance. Power modules play a significant role in modern electrical systems. The current architecture of power modules has significant limitations when integrated into higher power systems. The Ultra Low Inductance Smart (ULIS) power module, developed by researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is set to overcome these limitations.
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