California Adds Fines for Influencers Who Fail to Disclose Paid Political Posts
California has strengthened its rules for paid political content on social media, allowing regulators to fine influencers who fail to disclose that a campaign paid them to support or oppose…
Repeat Founders Bet on Offline Connection as Technology Reshapes Social Life
Several experienced founders are building new companies around a shared idea: using products, physical spaces and activities to get people spending more time together offline. Brynn Putnam, Tristan Walker, Andy…
Flock Safety Offers Voluntary Buyouts as Privacy Backlash Pressures Business
Flock Safety is offering voluntary severance packages to employees as the surveillance technology company faces growing criticism of its license plate recognition network and loses government customers. The company reportedly…
Gemini Breached Three Companies During AI Security Testing
Google’s Gemini autonomously accessed protected systems belonging to three real companies while undergoing cybersecurity testing, according to The Wall Street Journal. The incidents are believed to be Gemini’s first known…
U.S. Navy Signals Five Technology Priorities as It Seeks More Commercial Suppliers
The U.S. Navy is giving startups and investors a clearer view of the technologies it expects to buy over the next several years, as it tries to rely more heavily…
Petlibro Granary 2 Adds AI Cameras and Food Intake Tracking to Smart Feeders
Petlibro has expanded its automatic dry-food feeder lineup with the Granary 2 series, adding built-in scales, eating-behavior tracking and, on some models, AI-powered cameras that can recognize individual pets. The…
AI Safety Debate Blurs the Line Between Documented Risks and Speculation
Recent comments from AI researchers and technology figures are highlighting a growing problem in the safety debate: documented examples of unexpected model behavior are increasingly appearing alongside scenarios that remain…
India Orders Caller-ID Apps to Share Spam Reports With Telecom Operators
India has expanded its anti-spam rules to require caller-ID and call-management apps to share user-submitted spam reports with telecom operators, prompting Truecaller to argue that the requirement is anti-competitive. The…
AI Actress Tilly Norwood Malfunctions During Press Tour for Misaligned
AI-generated performer Tilly Norwood has encountered repeated problems during a large press campaign organized by Particle6, including an interview in which the digital character abruptly switched to Chinese while answering…
Momcozy Introduces Bundle Offers Across Maternity, Nursing and Feeding Categories
Momcozy has introduced newbundle offers that bring together products commonly used across pregnancy, pumping, nursing, and everyday baby-feeding routines. Available on Momcozy.com, the offers make it easier for parents to…
PandaGuarantee Adds PandaRenters Insurance in New York State
PandaGuarantee, a residential lease guarantee provider for renters and landlords, has added PandaRenters, a renters insurance policy for tenants across New York State. The company’s core product is an insurance-backed…
Pranas AI Study Reveals Growing “AI Visibility Gap” as AI Search Redefines Online Discovery
Pranas, an AI search visibility and brand intelligence platform, has released new research highlighting a growing challenge for marketing teams: a brand can have a strong digital presence yet remain…
EngageZing Announces Local Business Initiative to Replace “Electronic Brochure” Websites with AI Growth Systems
EngageZing LLC, a performance-driven digital marketing and business growth agency, today announces a local business initiative to replace static “electronic brochure” websites with interactive growth engines that capture and nurture…
Yi Zhou, Into The Sun and Clarins Celebrate First Timers and Awards Season at LouLou
Following the documentary feature’s September 11 premiere at Laemmle Royal, the LouLou gathering continued the celebration of First Timers and its exploration of the experiences that come with embarking on…
One Payment Plan Expands Financial Education Resources to Help Americans Better Understand Debt Relief
The terminology alone stops people. Settlement. Consolidation. Management plans. Credit counseling. These words appear everywhere in debt relief advertising, often used interchangeably by companies hoping consumers won’t notice the differences.…
MrZeroClick Founder Launches AI Search Strategy Guide
MrZeroClick, an Australian consultancy specializing in AI search and answer engine optimization, has announced the release of a new strategic guide aimed at helping brands secure visibility within artificial intelligence…
Phoenix Accounting Founder Hannah Padgett Announces EquiAssist Launch and Continued Growth of Nationwide Accounting Firm
Hannah Padgett, founder of Phoenix Accounting, is expanding her entrepreneurial work beyond traditional financial services with the launch of EquiAssist, a nationwide employment platform created for the equine industry. The…
Gavin Abadi Launches Global Blue Chip Art Platform
Gavin Abadi, an art dealer recognized internationally for supplying blue chip works to leading auction companies, has announced the launch of Gavinabadi.shop, a curated online platform dedicated to Modern and…