Roblox to Launch New Child Safety Controls Next Month
Roblox is introducing significant changes to enhance child safety and give parents more control over their children’s activities on the platform. Starting next month, these updates will implement a range…
Apple Invites Security Experts to Hack Its AI Servers with Bounties Up to $1 Million
Apple is offering security researchers up to $1 million to uncover vulnerabilities in its Private Cloud Compute, a new server system that will handle complex generative AI tasks for its…
OpenAI Plans to Release Orion AI Model by December
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to release its next major AI model, codenamed Orion, by December 2024. Unlike previous models such as GPT-4o and o1, Orion will not be immediately available…
LinkedIn Fined €310 Million by EU for Data Privacy Violations
LinkedIn has been fined €310 million ($335 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for improperly using members’ personal data in targeted advertising, a violation of the European Union’s General…
UK Regulator Launches Formal Investigation into Alphabet’s Anthropic Investment
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun a formal investigation into Alphabet’s $2.3 billion investment in Anthropic, an AI startup known for its Claude chatbot. The CMA is…
CharacterAI and Google Sued After Teen’s Death Connected to Chatbot
A lawsuit has been filed against Character.AI, its founders Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, and Google, following the death of a 14-year-old Florida boy, Sewell Setzer III. The lawsuit,…
Apple and Goldman Sachs Face $89 Million Fine Over Mishandling Apple Card Disputes
Apple and Goldman Sachs have been fined $89 million by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for mishandling Apple Card transaction disputes and misleading customers about interest-free payment options. The…
Tech Titans Bet Big on Augmented Reality: Meta, Snap, and More
Meta and Snap are investing billions in augmented reality (AR) technology, aiming to revolutionize digital interaction despite being years away from consumer-ready products. Meta has unveiled its ambitious AR prototype,…
Tesla Plans to Launch More Affordable EVs in 2025
Tesla reaffirmed its commitment to launching more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in early 2025, according to its third-quarter earnings report. The company reiterated that it is preparing to introduce new,…
FTC’s Ban on Fake Online Reviews Officially Begins
A federal ban on fake online reviews is now in effect, marking a significant shift in online commerce practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited the creation, sale, and…
Microsoft and OpenAI Announce $10 Million Grant for AI in Journalism
Microsoft and OpenAI are offering $10 million in grants to help select media outlets integrate AI tools into their journalism operations. The initiative will support five initial recipients—Chicago Public Media,…
Tesla Testing Robotaxi Service with Employees in Bay Area
Tesla has been testing a robotaxi service in the Bay Area with its employees, using vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and safety drivers behind the wheel.…
Thousands of Artists Protest AI Exploiting Their Creative Work
More than 10,500 artists from film, television, music, and literature have signed an open letter protesting the use of their work by artificial intelligence (AI) companies without permission, The Washington…
Anthropic Launches AI That Can Operate Your PC
Anthropic has introduced a significant update to its Claude AI assistant, enabling it to control a computer, with the new feature, ‘computer use,’ now available in public beta. This functionality…
Spotify Lets You Show Off Your Style with Custom Playlist Covers
Spotify has announced a new feature that allows users to create custom cover art for their playlists, marking a significant enhancement in personalization options on the platform. This feature is…
Internet Archive Goes Dark Again After Recent Restoration
The Internet Archive is facing another major setback after a series of cyberattacks disrupted its services. Just one day after the organization restored its Wayback Machine and other services, most…
Meta Suspends Accounts Tracking Private Jets of Celebrities
Meta has suspended several Threads and Instagram accounts tracking the private jet travel of high-profile figures, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and…
Amazon Stops Using Plastic Air Pillows in Fulfillment Centers
Amazon has announced that it has removed plastic air pillows from its delivery packaging at all global fulfillment centers. As of October 2024, the company no longer uses these air-filled…
Meta Revives Facial Recognition to Tackle Scams and Account Recovery
Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology to Facebook and Instagram, this time focusing on combating scams and aiding account recovery while attempting to address previous privacy concerns. The company previously…
News Corp Sues Perplexity AI for Copyright Infringement
News Corp is pursuing legal action against Perplexity AI, accusing the startup of illegally copying content from its outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post, to…