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The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
Publication: MIT Technology Review
Author: Charlotte Jee
Source published: 16/10/2026, 12:10:00 UTC
Briefing created: 16/10/2026, 13:46:04 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 16/10/2026, 12:35:24 UTC.
Briefings
The Download newsletter highlights three distinct technological developments: social media bans are being circumvented by children, and biotech offers pet life extension options. It also lists ten climate tech companies, AI liability issues, and animal infrastructure challenges. The article notes that while some tech companies have made strides, others like Tesla have not yet shipped their flying cars.
Key points
- Social media bans are being circumvented by children, as seen in France's 2024 ban on minors under 15 which was blocked by the top court on human rights grounds.
- Biotech offers pet life extension options including drugs, cloning, and cryonics, though the article notes it is unclear if these are a good thing.
Context
The article is from The Download, a weekday technology newsletter. It contrasts the difficulty of preventing children from accessing social media with the expanding options for pet owners to prolong their lives, alongside broader tech trends like climate tech and AI liability.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the provided newsletter text; specific dates for future bans (2027) are mentioned as plans, not confirmed facts. The pet life extension section references a separate newsletter (The Checkup) and does not provide details on the drugs or cloning methods used.
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