Fans Split Over Coca-Cola’s AI Holiday Commercial
Coca-Cola has released its annual holiday commercial, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge AI technology to recreate the charm of its iconic 1995 “Holidays Are Coming” ad. The campaign features three distinct…
Australia Passes Law Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16
AAustralia has approved one of the world’s strictest social media laws, banning children under 16 from accessing platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The legislation, passed with a 34–19 vote…
Microsoft Faces FTC Investigation Over Antitrust Concerns
Microsoft is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an expansive antitrust probe, marking it as the fifth major technology company to come under such scrutiny in recent…
Declining EV Sales Push Porsche to Stick with Gas Engines
Porsche, long celebrated for its high-performance vehicles, is slowing its shift to an all-electric lineup. The automaker will continue producing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for longer than anticipated, as…
London Tackles Reckless E-Bike Parking
Transport for London (TfL) is cracking down on e-bike parking issues, introducing measures to ensure compliance from operators like Lime and Forest, which oversee over 40,000 e-bikes citywide. While London’s…
Threads Prepares to Roll Out Feature Inspired by Bluesky’s Starter Packs
Meta’s Threads is developing a feature that takes cues from Bluesky’s Starter Packs, a widely popular tool for helping new users find people to follow. This development, first reported by…
Bluesky Outlines Future of Verification Beyond Paid Checkmarks
Bluesky, the emerging alternative to Twitter/X, is rapidly gaining traction in the social media landscape. With its foundation rooted in open web principles, the platform has experienced a remarkable growth…
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…