<span>STORY: From drones hitting Amazon data centers to AI taking Mobile World Congress by storm.</span><span>This is Tech Weekly.</span><span>:: Tech Weekly</span><span>Amazon data centers in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged by drone attacks stemming from conflict in the Middle East, the company said on Monday.</span><span>Cloud services were disrupted, with the tech giant stating the recovery “will take a long time.”</span><span>This marks the first time a major US tech company’s data center has been disrupted by military action.</span><span>The strikes raise questions about the pace of Big Tech’s expansion in the region.</span><span>New legislation could lead Poland to ban social media for children under 15.</span><span>The government said platforms will be responsible for age verification or face fines.</span><span>Many European governments have explored similar restrictions over claims that social media services are harmful or addictive to minors.</span><span>Artificial intelligence technology and next-generation robotics were the focus of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.</span><span>Attendees showcase how AI is reshaping smartphones, wearables and connected services.</span><span>The ethics surrounding artificial intelligence and its rapid deployment are high on this year’s agenda.</span><span>SpaceX has launched a new batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, the company said Sunday.</span><span>Twenty-nine internet-providing satellites were successfully launched, completing the company’s 22nd Starlink mission of the year.</span><span>The company, owned by Elon Musk, is gearing up for a blockbuster IPO later this year that could be valued at more than $1.5 trillion.</span><span>Sportswear brand On Running has opened a factory in South Korea that uses robots to make running shoes.</span><span>Co-founder Caspar Coppetti says automation allows the brand to produce shoes faster.</span><span>The Swiss company said it plans to open similar factories in the United States and Europe.</span><span>Tariff increases, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks direct brands to produce their products closer to the end consumer.</span>
