Topic: regulatory scrutiny
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Tesla Robotaxi Future & Redwood’s Next Move: TechCrunch Mobility
Tesla's limited robotaxi rollout in Austin sparked controversy over alleged traffic violations, prompting federal regulators to request details and highlighting the challenges of camera-based autonomous systems. The debate reflects Tesla's divisive reputation, with ...
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OpenAI and Microsoft Clash Over Control and Contracts
OpenAI and Microsoft's partnership faces tensions over restructuring talks, with potential legal and regulatory risks, including possible antitrust claims by OpenAI. OpenAI is considering regulatory review of its Microsoft ties and restructuring its for-profit division, which may grant Microsoft ...
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Bitcoin Depot Hack Leaks Data of 27K Crypto Users
Bitcoin Depot suffered a data breach exposing personal data (names, addresses, licenses) of 27,000 users, detected in June 2023 but disclosed only after federal investigators concluded their probe. The breach highlights security risks in crypto ATM infrastructure, with no identity theft protectio...
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Zoox Recalls 258 Self-Driving Cars: Impact on Autonomous Future
Zoox recalls 258 vehicles over a critical braking issue, raising questions about the future of autonomous driving safety.
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Linda Yaccarino’s Exit From X: What It Means for Elon Musk’s Empire
Linda Yaccarino's abrupt resignation as CEO of X highlights leadership instability and advertiser concerns, following controversies like the AI chatbot Grok's antisemitic content scandal. Yaccarino's role was largely symbolic, with Elon Musk retaining decision-making power, making it difficult to...
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Meta Acquires Scale AI: Will Regulators Step In?
Meta is acquiring a 49% stake in Scale AI for $14.3 billion and integrating its leadership team, including founder Alexandr Wang, to enhance its AI capabilities. The deal highlights Meta's focus on advancing AI infrastructure, particularly in generative AI and large language models, amid rising i...
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UK Slaps 23andMe With Fine Over Major Genetic Data Breach
The UK's ICO fined 23andMe £2.31 million for a security breach exposing sensitive genetic, health, and ancestry data of millions due to inadequate safeguards. Hackers accessed user accounts via credential-stuffing attacks, compromising data of UK/German residents and Ashkenazi Jews, with some lea...
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Sundar Pichai: AI's New Dawn, Augmented Horizons, and an Unwavering Stance on Search
Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, recently provided an extensive look into the tech giant's trajectory, emphasizing that artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a Sundar Pichai phase of intensive research to one of tangible, real-world applications. He underscored his belief that AI represents a technological leap as fundamental as the discovery of electricity, heralding a new epoch of innovation and creative empowerment.
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Meta Rolls Out New WhatsApp Privacy Feature After US House Ban
Meta has introduced a privacy-focused WhatsApp feature allowing users to preview message summaries without revealing content to Meta or third parties, maintaining end-to-end encryption. The update follows scrutiny over data security, including a US House ban on government devices, and aims to bal...
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Google AI Mode: The Future of Search Ads & Monetization
Google's AI Mode revolutionizes search by combining conversational interactions with traditional results, powered by Gemini 2.5 for dynamic, context-aware dialogues. The shift to AI-driven search forces advertisers to rethink strategies, as nuanced, evolving queries challenge traditional keyword-...
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Optima Tax Relief Suffers Ransomware Attack, Customer Data Exposed
Optima Tax Relief suffered a ransomware attack by the Chaos group, exposing sensitive customer data, highlighting cybersecurity risks for financial service providers. The breach involved 69 GB of stolen data, including Social Security numbers and financial records, making it a target for identity...
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US Scrutinizes Benchmark's Investment in Chinese AI Firm Manus
A U.S. venture capital firm's $75M investment in Chinese AI startup Manus is under Treasury Department scrutiny for potential violations of restrictions on tech sector investments in China. Manus AI, valued at $500M, focuses on AI agent technology and is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, which ...
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