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Meta Introduces New Tools To Fight AI Slop And Impersonation On Facebook
Meta Platforms has announced new tools and updated creator guidelines aimed at tackling impersonation and the growing spread of low-quality AI-generated posts on Facebook. The move comes after widespread criticism…
Costco Faces Lawsuit Over Tariff Refunds After US Court Strikes Down Trump Duties
A customer of Costco has filed a proposed class action lawsuit seeking to force the retailer to return potential tariff refunds to shoppers who paid higher prices when import duties…
AI Chatbots Face Scrutiny After Cases Link Conversations To Violent Attacks
Several recent criminal investigations and lawsuits have raised concerns about whether artificial intelligence chatbots may reinforce harmful beliefs or assist vulnerable users in planning violent acts. Experts and legal filings…
Grammarly Disables AI Feature That Imitated Famous Writers After Legal Backlash
Writing platform Grammarly has disabled an AI feature that imitated the writing personas of well-known authors and experts after criticism from those whose identities were used without consent. The feature,…
Study Finds AI Toy Conversations May Confuse Preschool Children
A study by researchers at University of Cambridge found that preschool children often struggled to interact with an AI-powered toy designed to encourage conversation and imaginative play. The research examined…
Qantas Agrees To Pay A$105m Settlement Over Cancelled Flight Refund Claims
Qantas Airways has agreed to pay A$105m (£55m; $74m) to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the airline failed to provide cash refunds for flights cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic.…
European Game Ratings Body Raises Age Rating For Games With Loot Boxes
Video games that include loot boxes will soon receive a minimum age rating of 16 across Europe, including in the United Kingdom, following changes announced by Pan-European Game Information. The…
UK Petrol Retailers Push Back on Government Claims of Fuel Price “Rip Offs”
Petrol retailers in the United Kingdom have criticized government warnings about fuel price “rip offs,” arguing that such language has triggered abuse directed at retail staff as petrol prices climb…
India’s Supreme Court Rejects Petition for National Menstrual Leave Policy
India’s highest court has rejected a petition calling for mandatory menstrual leave for working women and female students, with judges stating that such a policy could discourage employers from hiring…
Canada Loses Over 100,000 Full-Time Jobs in 2026 as Tariff Pressure Weighs on Labour Market
Canada has lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs since the start of 2026, while the national unemployment rate climbed to 6.7%, according to labour figures released Friday. The data adds…
Hacker Breached FBI New York Office Systems Linked To Epstein Investigation
An unidentified foreign hacker breached computer systems at the FBI’s New York field office in 2023 and accessed files connected to the bureau’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On Medical Device Maker Stryker
A hacker group claiming ties to Iran says it has breached the servers of U.S. medical technology company Stryker, causing disruptions across the company’s global network. As of Wednesday morning,…
NTSB Says Distracted Driving Likely Contributed To Fatal Crashes Involving Ford BlueCruise
Two fatal crashes in 2024 involving Ford vehicles using the company’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system likely occurred while drivers were distracted in the moments before impact, according to documents released…
inDrive Acquires Pakistan’s Krave Mart To Expand Grocery Delivery Business
Global ride-hailing company inDrive has acquired Pakistan-based quick-commerce startup Krave Mart as part of its strategy to expand grocery delivery and commerce services in South Asia. The acquisition, completed through…
Ford Launches AI Assistant For Commercial Fleets Through Ford Pro Platform
Ford has introduced a new artificial intelligence assistant designed to help commercial fleet customers analyze vehicle data and improve operational efficiency. The tool, called Ford Pro AI, debuted this week…
Google Play Adds Game Trials, Cross-Platform Purchases, And Community Features
Google announced a series of gaming-focused updates to Google Play on Wednesday during the Game Developers Conference 2026, introducing new features designed to expand the platform’s gaming ecosystem across mobile…
AI-Generated Actor Tilly Norwood Releases Music Video, Drawing Criticism From Industry Observers
Particle6, a production company experimenting with artificial intelligence in entertainment, has released a music video featuring its AI-generated character Tilly Norwood, continuing efforts to introduce digital performers into film and…
Chinese Startup Gestala Raises $21.6 Million To Develop Non-Invasive Brain–Computer Interface Technology
A Chinese startup developing non-invasive brain–computer interface technology has raised $21.6 million in early funding as global investment in neural interface systems accelerates. Gestala, founded by entrepreneur Phoenix Peng, raised…