AI and Energy: Technology leaders from Siemens, Honeywell and other firms will meet at ADIPEC next month to discuss AI in energy operations, as data centres drive up electricity demand. The event cites estimates that existing AI applications could save power generators up to $110 billion a year by 2035. Digital Safety: The Philippines Senate has passed a bill requiring social platforms to use age checks and restrict accounts identified as belonging to minors; the measure still needs to become law. Building Technology: Former African Development Bank chief Akinwumi Adesina urged African countries to invest in homegrown AI, semiconductors, robotics and research capacity, rather than rely only on imported innovations. Science and Heritage: Researchers in China used 3D skull data and facial reconstruction methods to recreate the face of a man who lived more than 8,000 years ago. Repairable Devices: EU rules due to take effect in February 2027 will generally require portable batteries to be replaceable with commercially available tools, affecting products such as wireless headphones and speakers. Memory Costs: Surging demand from AI data centres is pushing up DRAM and flash prices, raising the prospect of more expensive phones, laptops and other gadgets.