Bluesky’s Open API Makes User Data Vulnerable to Scraping
Bluesky is facing its first major controversy over data scraping after a dataset containing one million public posts appeared on the AI platform Hugging Face, 404Media reports. Compiled by Daniel…
FTC Investigates Uber Over Subscription Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Uber over complaints tied to its subscription service, Uber One. Customers have accused the company of signing them up without consent and making…
TikTok Plans to Limit Beauty Filters for Teens
TikTok is tightening its rules on beauty filters for users under 18, rolling out new restrictions globally in the coming weeks. The platform, which has over a billion users worldwide,…
Uber Expands Gig Economy Offerings with AI Data Labeling Division
Uber has introduced a new gig economy initiative, expanding its workforce to support AI development through data labeling and coding services. The company’s newly branded Scaled Solutions division hires independent…
Trump Might Name an ‘AI Czar’ as Musk Weighs In
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing an “AI czar” to shape the government’s artificial intelligence (AI) policy, Axios reports. If the role moves forward, it would focus on coordinating…
Brazil Challenges Apple’s App Store Policies with Daily Fine Threat
Brazil has issued a strong directive to Apple: adapt the App Store policies to allow more flexibility for third-party developers or face daily fines. The nation’s antitrust regulator, Conselho Administrativo…
Threads Hits 35 Million New Signups in November
Meta’s Threads is on a roll, adding over 35 million new users in November, Axios reports. The platform, which offers a text-based social media experience similar to Twitter, has been…
EU Flags Bluesky for Violating Digital Services Act
The European Union has flagged Bluesky, a growing alternative to Twitter, for non-compliance with its Digital Services Act (DSA). According to Reuters, Bluesky has failed to meet the DSA’s transparency…
Drake Accuses Universal Music Group of Using Bots to Boost Kendrick Lamar’s Hit ‘Not Like Us’
Drake isn’t holding back in his latest legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG). The Toronto rapper has filed a petition in New York State Supreme Court, accusing his label…
Rivian Secures $6.6 Billion Loan to Revitalize Georgia Factory Plans
Rivian Automotive has announced a significant financial development as it seeks to advance its manufacturing capabilities. The company secured a conditional commitment for a $6.6 billion loan from the U.S.…
Anthropic Launches Open-Source Tool to Simplify AI Connections to Data Sources
Anthropic has introduced a new open-source tool called the Model Context Protocol (MCP), designed to streamline how AI systems connect with datasets. The tool offers a universal method for integrating…
Google Faces £7 Billion UK Class Action Over Alleged Search Monopoly
Google will face a £7 billion ($8.8 billion) class action lawsuit in the UK over accusations that it misused its search dominance to harm consumers. The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal…
Tesla Building Teleoperations Team For Robotaxi Service
Tesla is making strides in the development of its teleoperations system, aiming to enhance its upcoming robotaxi service. The company is actively hiring a software engineer who will play a…
Threads Users Could Soon Set Their Own Default Feed
Threads is testing a feature that lets users pick their default feed. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the update, which will allow users to choose between the algorithmic “For You,”…
Amazon Workers Plan Global Black Friday Strikes and Protests
Amazon employees in over 20 countries are gearing up for coordinated protests and strikes on Black Friday, marking one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The action, organized…
Neuralink Begins Testing Brain Chip to Control Robotic Arms
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-tech company, is starting a new trial to see if its brain chip can control robotic arms. The study, called “CONVOY,” will use the company’s N1 implant…
Tim Cook’s Trump Approach Becomes a Guide for CEOs
Apple CEO Tim Cook achieved what many corporate leaders struggled to accomplish: he forged a personal connection with Donald Trump during his presidency. This unique relationship, cultivated through direct engagement…
Tesla and Rivian Near Resolution in Trade Secrets Lawsuit
Tesla and Rivian are moving toward resolving a long-standing legal dispute over allegations of employee poaching and trade secret theft. Tesla, which initiated the lawsuit in 2020, recently informed a…
Apple Revisits the Idea of an Apple-Branded TV
Apple is once again toying with the idea of manufacturing its own television set, according to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the company has long considered entering the TV…
Microsoft Halts Windows 11 Update After Ubisoft Game Crashes
Microsoft has confirmed that its Windows 11 version 24H2 update is causing problems for some Ubisoft games, including crashes and black screens. In response, the company has halted the update’s…