Meta is putting AI front and center in its apps, and some users are annoyed
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Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.CBS News - Top stories - Apple -
Ukraine is rushing to reinforce its northeastern flank, the newest front in its fight against Russia's invasion.
Ukraine is rushing to reinforce its northeastern flank, the newest front in its fight against Russia’s invasion.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Bahrain Celebrates Its History as a Pearling Center
A new walking trail in Muharraq explains a legacy of the gem dating to the Bronze Age.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why the 'Tock' of a Pickleball Is So Annoying
Its relatively high pitch and sudden start-and-stop combine to grate on the human ear. Redesigning paddles could help.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta faces an EU investigation into whether its Facebook and Instagram services do enough to protect minors under a new online-content law.
Meta faces an EU investigation into whether its Facebook and Instagram services do enough to protect minors under a new online-content law.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump Visits Minnesota, Hoping Its Political Divide Will Put It in Play
The Trump campaign says it can broaden the electoral battlefield with a play for Minnesota, but the state has disappointed Republicans for decades.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trade policy is the new front in the US presidential election
Also in today’s newsletter, how Ray Dalio is thinking about the electionFinancial Times - World -
Lewis Hamilton has mixed first day in front of Ferrari faithful at Imola
Hamilton at Imola for first time since agreeing 2025 Ferrari moveMax Verstappen angry after Hamilton blocked him in practiceLewis Hamilton, for so long the thorn in Ferrari’s side, takes to the track this weekend in Italy as a potential hero in ...The Guardian - World -
Bumble to Users: You Need Sex. Users to Bumble: Get Lost.
A new advertising campaign from the dating app set off a firestorm of criticism, prompting the company to apologize.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why TikTok Users Are Blocking Celebrities
A TikTok movement is calling for followers to block famous people over their stances on the Israel-Hamas war. It began at the Met Gala.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Meta slapped with child safety probe under sweeping EU tech law
Facebook parent company Meta on Thursday was hit with a major investigation from the EU into risks of its platforms to minors.CNBC - Business - European Union -
Meta Faces Fresh Probe Over ‘Addictive’ Effect on Kids
The EU has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram’s child protection measures as part of mounting concerns around minors’ use of social media.Wired - Tech -
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Facebook, Instagram Child-Protection Policies
The investigation, which could eventually lead to a fine, will look into the platforms’ use of algorithms that officials said may stimulate addictive behavior in children.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - European Union -
Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Child Safety Risks
The Digital Services Act, which became active last year,requires social media platforms to work harder to prevent dangerous and illegal content from reaching younger users.Inc. - Business - European Union -
EU investigating Meta over addictive effects of Facebook, Instagram on children
The European Union is investigating Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over the potentially addictive effects of its platforms on children. The bloc’s executive arm, the European Commission, opened “formal proceedings” against ...The Hill - Politics - European Union -
How China is using AI news anchors to deliver its propaganda
News avatars are proliferating on social media and experts say they will spread as the technology becomes more accessible. The news presenter has a deeply uncanny air as he delivers a partisan and pejorative message in Mandarin: Taiwan’s outgoing ...The Guardian - World - China -
American military leaders believe Russia lacks sufficient troops to break through on the new front in northeastern Ukraine.
American military leaders believe Russia lacks sufficient troops to break through on the new front in northeastern Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns
Company’s social media platforms, which also include Instagram, may have addictive effects, says European Commission. • Business live – latest updates. The European Commission has opened an investigation into the owner of Facebook and Instagram ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Sony Music warns global tech and streamers over AI use of its artists
Music group representing Adele and Beyoncé contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of contentFinancial Times - Business -
Oliv unveils its AI copilot to boost sales team efficiency and deal closures
Oliv has launched its AI copilot for sales team that tackles mundane, but important, tasks that will free salespeople up to close more deals.VentureBeat - Tech -
Reddit soars after announcing OpenAI deal that allows use of its data for training AI models
OpenAI and Reddit announced a partnership that will allow the ChatGPT maker to train its artificial intelligence models on Reddit content.CNBC - Business -
Sony Music Group warns more than 700 companies against using its content to train AI
One of the biggest record labels in the world is issuing notices warning hundreds of companies not to train artificial intelligence models on its content without permission.NBC News - Top stories -
OpenAI Signs Content Deal With Reddit, as Sony Bars AIs From Its Music Archive
All these new systems gain their AI smarts by learning from huge amounts of data. Where they get it is still open to negotiation. And lawsuits.Inc. - Business