A new investigation shows how the security of major world leaders is being compromised due to their bodyguards’ use of the Strava fitness app.

The bodyguards’ locations can be traced online, revealing a president’s travel patterns, hotel visits, and secret meeting spots.

This lapse is raising concerns about the amount of data shared through fitness apps—prompting more caution around our digital footprint.

Edge: Helicopter Tech

Seoul is launching a five-year, $327-million initiative to “create a city where no one is lonely.”

The city will introduce a 24/7 loneliness hotline, more green space, and community activities like gardening and sports.

As cities worldwide struggle with social isolation, Seoul’s program offers a model for how to make individualistic societies more community oriented.

Edge: Connection Quest

Norway is planning to raise the age limit for social media use from 13 to 15 in order to protect children from the “power of algorithms.”

Enforcing age limits has been challenging since platforms lack robust verification systems, meaning it’s often up to parents to monitor their kids.

Governments are getting serious about restricting screen time for kids, adding to the pressure for tech companies to enact tighter youth protections.

Edge: Platform Politics