Ofcom Probes TikTok Child Safety
The UK regulator has launched a formal investigation into TikTok over potential failures to protect children from harmful content. Ofcom...
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EU Forces Android Open to Rival AI
The European Commission has ordered Google to grant third-party AI assistants the same system-level access currently reserved for Gemini. By...
Meta Adds Parental Alerts for AI Chats
Meta is rolling out new safety features for its AI chatbot, allowing parents to receive notifications if their teen discusses...
Google Play to Host Third-Party App Stores
Starting July 22, Android users in the US can download third-party app stores directly from the Google Play Store. This...
Apple is hunting for AI chip acquisitions.
The company is reportedly talking to bankers and semiconductor startups to bolster its server infrastructure. Apple’s current M2 Ultra-based servers...
Apple Intelligence Cleared for China
Apple has received regulatory approval from China’s Cyberspace Administration to deploy its AI services on iPhones. To comply with local...
Google to Host Rival App Stores
Starting July 22, US Android users can download third-party app stores directly from the Google Play Store. Through the new...
Meta Sued Over AI-Driven Layoffs
Twenty-six former Meta employees are suing the company, alleging it used biased AI systems to select staff for recent layoffs....
LAPD Drops Flock Surveillance Contract
The Los Angeles Police Department is ending its agreement with Flock Safety, opting not to renew its three-year contract. The...
12 States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Merger
A coalition of 12 states, led by California, filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner...
