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The Super Bowl wasn’t just about touchdowns and Taylor Swift sightings — it was also a battleground for the future of tech. Between flashy commercials and viral moments, seismic shifts in AI and connectivity are reshaping the digital landscape. Here’s what you need to know this week.
Is This the End of Dead Zones?
T-Mobile and Starlink have launched a free satellite messaging beta, allowing users — regardless of carrier — to send texts from remote areas.
The service, featured in a Super Bowl ad, works on most modern smartphones.
While currently limited to text, multimedia messaging is expected by July. After the beta, non-T-Mobile customers can access it for $20/month.
Starlink, T-Mobile open their satellite texting test to all. Here’s how it works. | The Washington Post
Highlights From the Global AI Summit
This week, world leaders and tech executives gathered in Paris for the AI Action Summit, where debates over regulation, safety, and innovation took center stage.
European policymakers showed signs of regret over strict AI laws, while France pushed for a more business-friendly approach.
Discussions on AI risks took a backseat to optimism about its benefits, reflecting a broader industry shift
5 Notes From the Big A.I. Summit in Paris | The New York Times
DeepSeek Shakes Up AI Race Everywhere
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is making waves globally, with its latest model running on domestically produced chips, bypassing U.S. sanctions.
Major Chinese tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, are integrating it into their platforms. However, concerns over data security have led several governments to ban the AI service.
DeepSeek hasn’t just disrupted OpenAI. Chinese tech giants are being upended too | CNN
Study Reveals Student Phone Use During School
A new study finds that students spend an average of 90 minutes on smartphones during a typical school day, with some exceeding two hours.
Common phone activities include messaging, social media, and video streaming.
The findings raise ongoing discussions about balancing phone access for communication with potential distractions in learning environments.
How Much Time Do Kids Actually Spend on Their Phones at School? | Psychology Today
Words on Social Media Carry Weight
Ye, formerly Kanye West, rescinded his 2023 apology for antisemitic remarks, declaring himself a Nazi and praising Hitler in an hourslong social media tirade last week.
The Anti-Defamation League condemned his statements as dangerous hate speech, warning that “hateful rhetoric can prompt real-world consequences.”
Ye Takes Back Apology and Calls Himself a Nazi in Social Media Rant | The New York Times
Smartwatches May Detect ADHD Symptoms
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island have developed a novel, non-invasive method to detect ADHD using smartwatches and mouse tracking.
By analyzing movement patterns and engagement levels in puzzle-solving tasks, their study suggests wearable tech could improve ADHD diagnosis and severity assessment, potentially aiding future interventions.
Innovative study uses wearables and puzzles to uncover ADHD patterns in kids | Medical Xpress
Big Tobacco is Hooking Kids Online
A new survey from the Truth Initiative reveals a disturbing reality — 69% of parents don’t realize their kids can buy illegal e-cigarettes on social media.
Tobacco companies use influencers, deceptive packaging, and loose age verification to hook young users, fueling a crisis parents and regulators are struggling to contain.
Parents unaware of kids’ ability to buy illegal e-cigarettes online | The Atlanta Voice
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Other Headlines
- A baby phone ban is long overdue | The Spectator
- Digital Drugs Have Us Hooked. Dr. Anna Lembke Sees a Way Out. | The New York Times
- Another bill wants to ban kids from social media | The Verge
Did we miss anything?
Any other important tech news from this week? Let us know in the comments below.
Author Jackie Baucom
Jackie is a Gabb staff writer. She is the mother of four children and is passionate about keeping kids safe, happy, loved, and thriving. She has a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Utah.
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