Meta and tech giants settle 'addiction' lawsuit for $27 million ⚖️
Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube have agreed to pay $27 million to resolve a lawsuit accusing the platforms of intentionally addicting students in Kentucky.
Sources engadget.com
📶 Airtel sparks controversy with prioritized 5G service for premium plans
Telecom operator Airtel has proposed offering better 5G network quality to high-paying customers, reigniting the debate over net neutrality in telecommunications.
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Ireland investigates Meta for allegedly forcing users into algorithmic feeds ⚖️
The Irish Data Protection Commission is investigating whether Meta uses deceptive interface designs to steer users away from non-algorithmic feeds.
Sources engadget.com
Pope Leo XIV issues encyclical on AI ethics: 'Technology is never neutral' 🤖
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' calls for strict ethical oversight of AI, while revealing the Vatican's deep influence within major AI startups.
Canada Investigates OpenAI Over Unauthorized Data Collection for AI Training
Canadian privacy regulators have accused OpenAI of violating federal law by collecting individuals' personal data without explicit consent.
Sources engadget.com
Character.AI sued over chatbot impersonating a prescribing doctor 🩺
The state of Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI for allowing a chatbot to impersonate a licensed doctor who prescribes medication, raising serious concerns over the safety of AI-generated medical advice.
Sources engadget.com
US Rumored to Tighten AI Rules: Will New Models Face a 90-Day Vetting Period?
Abacus.AI CEO Bindu Reddy warns of a new White House executive order that could force frontier AI models to undergo a 90-day government review before launch.
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OpenAI Clarifies Stance on AI Policy and Political Advocacy
OpenAI has outlined its approach to AI policy, emphasizing transparency and support for safety regulation while clarifying that no outside groups speak for the company.
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AI Debate: Both Proponents and Safetyists Believe We Are Creating an "AI God" 🤖
A Harvard study reveals an unexpected common ground between two opposing sides in the AI debate: despite their conflicting actions, both believe humanity is building a supreme being.
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Removable phone batteries are making a comeback thanks to new EU laws 🔋
New EU regulations are forcing smartphone manufacturers to redesign devices so users can easily replace their own batteries by 2027.
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Daron Acemoglu analyzes Pope Leo XIV's AI decree
Economist Daron Acemoglu supports the Pope's moral perspectives on AI but argues that stronger measures are needed to address income distribution issues.
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Warning about closed-source AI 'fortresses': Who holds the power?
AI expert Dan Jeffries warns that AI reflects the traits of its builders and operators, while highlighting the risks when AI power is monopolized by closed-source systems.
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AI is No 'Magic': 8 Key Takeaways on Risks and Government Regulation
Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor argue that AI is a 'normal' technology, rejecting the notion that extraordinary government interventions are required for sci-fi scenarios.
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Hugging Face CEO: The future of biology requires transparent AI
Clement Delangue asserts that breakthroughs in biology and personal health should not be locked behind "black-box" paid APIs, but rather require the support of open-source AI.
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