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Tech roundup: Apple to use Google for Siri, Australia proposes under-16 social media ban, UK opens probe into X

Mar 23rd 2026 ยท World

A quick summary of three major tech developments: Apple reportedly plans to integrate Google AI into Siri, Australian lawmakers propose an under-16 social media ban, and UK authorities are investigating Elon Musk's X for compliance with safety rules.

  • Reports say Apple will use Google technology to power Siri to improve its voice assistant capabilities.
  • Australia has proposed a law to ban under-16s from holding social media accounts.
  • UK regulators have opened an investigation into X over its handling of safety and content rules.