Meta Halts Targeting Ads to UK Woman After Legal Battle
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, just took a major step. They will cease and desist from using Tanya O’Carroll’s personal data for direct marketing purposes in the UK. Ms.…
ChatGPT Use Linked to Increased Feelings of Loneliness and Depression
ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot created by OpenAI, is being used for fun, research, and learning. The unintentional, niche use case that’s developed is where users have emotional conversations with…
DoorDash Introduces Installment Payments for Food Deliveries
Swedish fintech company Klarna’s latest partnership is with DoorDash. Together, they are rolling out Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options on food deliveries. This collaboration marks a significant step in…
Microsoft Ventures into AI Training Data Attribution with New Research Project
Now, Microsoft has launched a bold new research project that involves something they’re calling “training-time provenance.” This effort seeks to address the complex issue of AI training data attribution. This…
Steam Again Targeted by Hackers Using Fake Game Demos to Distribute Malware
For the second time in two months, a hacker has used Steam to distribute malware to unsuspecting gamers, this time through a demo of a game called Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution.…
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over False Advertising of iPhone 16 AI Features
Apple is rightly getting skewered for pushing back its much-hyped Apple Intelligence features. Since then, these features have been touted as the first big changes coming with the anticipated iPhone…
TikTok’s ‘Chubby Filter’ Sparks Controversy and Calls for Ban
TikTok has taken down a filter known as the “chubby filter” after facing widespread criticism for promoting body shaming. The filter, which used artificial intelligence (AI) to alter users’ appearances…
Gmail’s New AI Search Prioritizes Email Relevance Over Chronological Order
As Google starts rolling out another major update to Gmail, the company’s looking to improve the email search experience for its users even further. Until now, Gmail has shown emails…
YouTube Vows to Address Video Quality Issues on iOS, Desktop, and Smart TVs
On Wednesday, YouTube officially acknowledged the situation, recognizing that most of users are struggling with video quality on the platform. These issues are happening everywhere, from iPhones to desktops to…
EU Requires Apple to Open iOS Features to Third-Party Developers
The European Union has mandated Apple to further open the iPhone’s connectivity features, significantly impacting how developers interact with the device’s ecosystem. The EU has proven to be serious about…
Tesla Issues Another Recall for Almost All Cybertrucks
Tesla is preparing to recall its Cybertruck vehicles for an eighth time. This recall affects nearly all of the cutting edge trucks manufactured since serial production began in Nov 2022.…
Spotify Launches “Concerts Near You” Playlist to Help Users Discover Local Shows
On Wednesday, Spotify introduced a new personalized playlist designed to help users discover upcoming concerts in their area. Titled “Concerts Near You,” the playlist is updated weekly with 30 songs…
Meta AI Arrives in the EU with Restrictions
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced plans to roll out its new artificial intelligence tool, Meta AI, throughout Europe. The new chatbot-like tool will debut in the coming months…
TikTok Will Begin Displaying Amber Alerts in For You Feeds
TikTok has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Now, real-time Amber Alerts will be displayed natively in users’ For You feeds in the United States.…
Jensen Huang Discusses DeepSeek’s AI Model and Its Compute Demands
In a Wednesday interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer during Nvidia’s annual GTC conference, CEO Jensen Huang discussed the significant impact of Chinese startup DeepSeek’s new artificial intelligence model, R1. Huang…
ChatGPT Faces Legal Scrutiny Over False Claims in Privacy Complaint
OpenAI is facing a fresh privacy complaint in Europe regarding its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, which has been criticized for generating false information. The privacy rights advocacy group Noyb is backing…
Google Pushes Back Pixel 9a Launch to April Amid Component Delays
Google’s highly anticipated midrange smartphone, the Pixel 9a, was initially set to launch this month, but the company has encountered setbacks due to reported component issues. The tech giant has…
Google Wallet Now Allows Kids to Make In-Store Payments with Parental Consent
Google announced on Wednesday that children with Android phones in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, and Poland can now use Google Wallet to make in-store payments. The feature…
Google Combines AI Answers and User Suggestions for Health Searches
Google has long been a go-to platform for health and wellness-related questions. With the rise of AI-powered features, the company has now made significant changes to how search results are…
J. D. Vance Argues That Deregulating AI Will Benefit Both Workers and Tech Innovators
On Tuesday, Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration’s support of AI and tech innovations should benefit both populists and those investing in and leading tech companies.…