OpenAI is reportedly suppressing internal research that highlights AI’s potential harms, such as widespread job displacement. This alleged self-censorship has reportedly led to the departure of at least two employees, including a data scientist who accused the team of acting as an “advocacy arm.”
In a surprising move, Bluesky has rolled out mandatory age checks for all new users to comply with Australia’s under-16 social media ban, even though it’s not one of the ten platforms officially listed. The company also reversed its block on Mississippi, but the global push for age verification is d
Japanese corporations are getting hammered by ransomware, and the recovery is taking far longer than anyone wants. It’s a stark lesson in why preparation, not panic, is the only real defense.
An ad on a Samsung smart fridge screen, apologizing to a character named Carol, triggered a severe psychotic episode in a user who shares that name. The woman, who has schizophrenia, was hospitalized for two days. Samsung only recently made it possible to disable these ads.
Microsoft is backtracking on a recent Windows 11 feature after user backlash. The company’s new AI Actions menu, added in May, will now be optional in the latest insider builds.
Massachusetts is suing Meta, claiming it knowingly built addictive features into Instagram and Facebook that harm kids. The state’s highest court just heard arguments, and the judges seem focused on the design of notifications and algorithms, not the content. This case could set a major precedent.
Just days after backing off one surveillance plan, India is reportedly considering another that would mandate always-on GPS tracking in smartphones. Tech giants like Apple and Google are pushing back hard, warning of severe privacy risks for over a billion people.
European regulators have fined X $140 million for breaching the Digital Services Act. The penalty targets the platform’s verified badge system and lack of ad transparency. This marks a major escalation in the EU’s tech enforcement.
Meta is rolling out a new unified support hub for Facebook and Instagram to tackle its notorious account recovery problems. The hub uses AI-powered search and centralizes reporting to help users regain access after a hack.
The Android QPR2 update is rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer devices, and it’s packing a quietly significant upgrade for Circle to Search. The feature finally gets the continuous scrolling capability that Samsung users have enjoyed since its launch in September.
