Consumer Watchdog Raises Pricing Concerns Over Google’s AI Shopping Protocol
A consumer economics watchdog has raised concerns about Google’s newly announced Universal Commerce Protocol for AI powered shopping, warning that the technology could enable personalized pricing practices, a claim the…
Microsoft Pledges Community First Approach As AI Data Center Opposition Grows
Microsoft has outlined a new approach to building artificial intelligence infrastructure, promising closer cooperation with local communities as public opposition to data centers intensifies across the United States. Community Commitments…
Meta Names Dina Powell McCormick As President And Vice Chairman
Meta has appointed former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, placing her on the company’s management team to help guide overall strategy and execution. Appointment And…
Instagram Denies Data Breach After Password Reset Emails Spark Alarm
Instagram has said it was not breached after users received unexpected password reset emails, as claims circulated online that millions of accounts had been compromised. Malwarebytes Claim And User Reports…
Google Removes Some AI Overviews After Health Query Review
Google has removed AI generated Overviews from certain health related search queries after an investigation by the Guardian found that the feature was providing potentially misleading medical information. What Triggered…
Indonesia And Malaysia Block Grok As Governments Act On AI Deepfake Images
Indonesia and Malaysia have temporarily blocked access to xAI’s chatbot Grok after a surge of sexualised AI generated images, including depictions of real women and minors, were produced by the…
FCC Approves 7,500 More Starlink Satellites For SpaceX Network
The Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX to launch 7,500 additional second generation Starlink satellites, raising the total number authorized for the network to 15,000 as the company expands its…
China Demand Turns Raub Into A Global Hub For Premium Durian Trade
Raub, a small town in Malaysia once known for gold mining, has become a focal point of the global durian trade as China’s rising demand for the fruit drives exports,…
Google Faces Tribunal Claim Over Whistleblower Redundancy After Harassment Report
A senior Google employee has told a London employment tribunal that she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sexual misconduct, with the company accused of retaliation following an…
