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China drafting first of its kind 'emotional safety' regulation for AI
New rules will apply to any 'human-like interactive AI service.'
Even 1,001 Disney deals may not save OpenAI
$1 billion sounds nice, but Sam Altman is going to need a lot more.
By Chris Taylor
Google AI Overviews sparks antitrust probe for using publisher content
Those AI-summaries at the top of your search page? The EU wants more info.
AT&T commits to ending DEI programs while seeking government approval
The telecom giant is the latest to succumb to the FCC's anti-DEI pressure.
High-risk, manipulated content can remain on Facebook, Meta Oversight Board rules
The board recommends better labeling, but doesn't push for removal.
Amazon fends off greenwashing lawsuit after SCOTUS refuses to hear case
Planet Green v. Amazon sought to hold the retailer accountable for profiting off of allegedly dirty products.
Uber, Lyft face lawsuits from male drivers, claiming discrimination
The plaintiffs claim new safety features for women violate civil rights protections.
5 big tech settlements you might be eligible for in 2025
Free money is out there, folks.
By Tim Marcin
1X has launched NEO, a humanoid household robot. Here's how to preorder.
The Tesla Optimus rival will set you back a pretty penny.
By Amanda Yeo
Report: Amazon may replace a half million jobs with robots
Internal docs show the company plans to aggressively curtail human hiring.
Instagram Teen Accounts: Is it just PR?
Digital activist Lennon Torres says Meta is prioritizing perception over safety.
By Lennon Torres
YouTube’s video player looks different. Here’s what changed.
YouTube changed how its player looks.
By Tim Marcin
YouTube to help pay for Trump's White House ballroom as part of settlement
Alphabet is just the latest media behemoth to fork over tens of millions to the president.
Planet Instagram: The social media app has 3 billion users. But who counts?
That's 37 percent of Earth's population.
By Chris Taylor
Amazon to pay $1.5 billion to millions of customers over 'deceptive' Prime sign-ups
Three days into a jury trial, Amazon found its checkbook.
Enterprise AI projects aren’t producing value. Is ‘workslop’ one reason why?
It's more than likely, some researchers say.
U.N. experts want AI 'red lines.' Here's what they might be.
How do we know when AI has gone too far?
By Chris Taylor
Meta Ray-Ban Display fail wasn't the worst. These tech demos are more cringe.
From Steve Jobs on down, tech titans know what it's like to screw up on stage. Why do we like to watch?
By Chris Taylor
Applicants say AI is making the job market 'hell'. OpenAI wants to help.
If AI is the problem, can it also be the solution?
By Joe Hindy
FTC launches inquiry into tech companies offering AI chatbots to kids
Behemoths like Alphabet and Meta were given strict deadlines from the government agency.
Tesla's Optimus robot with Grok shown on video. We're not impressed.
It's kinda sluggish.
Elon Musk's new Tesla Master Plan promises abundance for everyone
It's not entirely clear how we get there, though.
OpenAI doubles down on ChatGPT safeguards as it faces wrongful death lawsuit
The company is exploring ways to automatically alert emergency contacts if users are in mental distress.
Ultrahuman patent infringement suit against Oura dismissed (updated)
The U.S. International Trade Commission already ruled in Oura's favor in a patent dispute, and Oura says the new suit had "no merit."
Roblox could face tidal wave of lawsuits over alleged child safety failures
A legal working group has compiled hundreds of cases.
