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AI & Tech

OpenAI Researcher Quits Over ChatGPT Ads, Warns of “Facebook” Path

A former OpenAI researcher resigned, warning that introducing ads into ChatGPT risks exploiting user trust by monetizing deeply personal and…

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BigTech Companies

Trump’s Appeal in Meta Case: Uncovering the Motives

The FTC's appeal of its antitrust loss against Meta is legally grounded, focusing on the judge's controversial decision to assess…

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BigTech Companies

Amazon to Pay $309 Million Over ‘No Hassle’ Returns Lawsuit

Amazon has agreed to a settlement exceeding $1 billion to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to properly…

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AI & Tech

Google Acquires AI Voice Startup Hume’s Core Team

Google DeepMind has acquired the core team from Hume AI to enhance voice features in its Gemini ecosystem, while Hume…

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AI & Tech

Google Licenses Hume AI’s Top Talent in Strategic Deal

Google DeepMind has licensed Hume AI's technology and hired its CEO and key engineers to integrate advanced emotional voice capabilities…

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Business

Democrats Urge FTC to Probe Trump Mobile App

Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren, are urging the FTC to investigate Trump Mobile for alleged false advertising and deceptive…

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BigTech Companies

Warren: Democrats Must Ditch Big Tech to Win

Senator Elizabeth Warren argues the Democratic Party must shift away from tech corporation influence and toward economic populism, prioritizing affordability…

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AI & Tech

The Challenge of Accurate AI Predictions

The future of AI is uncertain due to three key challenges: unpredictable progress in large language models, potential public opposition…

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Business

Unmasking Compliance Risk: Privacy & Email Laws Today

The U.S. lacks a comprehensive federal privacy law, forcing businesses to navigate a complex and growing patchwork of conflicting state…

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Artificial Intelligence

Instacart Ends AI Pricing Tests That Raised Prices

Instacart has ended its AI-driven variable pricing tests, ensuring all shoppers now see identical prices for the same items at…

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BigTech Companies

Instacart Settles FTC Deception Claims for $60 Million

Instacart will pay a $60 million settlement to resolve FTC allegations of deceptive advertising, including misleading "free delivery" claims that…

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Automotive

5.8M Customers Hit in 700Credit Dealership Data Breach

A data breach at 700Credit exposed sensitive personal information of approximately 5.8 million individuals, stemming from a security failure at…

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BigTech Companies

Microsoft Retires Decades-Old Security Threat

Microsoft is removing the deprecated and cryptographically broken RC4 encryption cipher from Windows, ending a major security vulnerability exploited in…

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Artificial Intelligence

Trump personally moves to block state AI laws after Congress inaction

President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to challenge state AI laws, aiming to prevent a conflicting regulatory…

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AI & Tech

Trump’s AI Order: ‘One Rulebook’ or Startup Limbo?

A new executive order aims to establish a single national AI regulatory framework by challenging state laws, but critics warn…

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BigTech Companies

Warner Bros. Sale: A No-Win Scenario

Netflix is the leading contender to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but faces significant regulatory hurdles, while a rival all-cash bid…

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Cybersecurity

Kohler’s Smart Toilet Cameras Claim E2EE Despite Data Access

Kohler's smart toilet camera, which analyzes waste for health insights, claims to use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for privacy, but experts…

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Business

FTC Orders Illuminate to Delete Student Data in Landmark Settlement

The FTC has proposed a settlement requiring Illuminate Education to delete vast amounts of student data and overhaul its security,…

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BigTech Companies

Meta’s 17-strike rule for sex trafficking revealed by ex-safety exec

A former Meta safety executive testified that the company allowed accounts involved in human trafficking and sexual solicitation to accumulate…

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Artificial Intelligence

Trump’s Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations

The Trump administration is preparing an executive order to centralize AI regulation at the federal level, challenging state laws on…

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