US billionaire Frank McCourt plans to buy TikTok to rescue the internet from Big Tech and protect children
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US regulator says TikTok may be violating child privacy law
The FTC referred a complaint against TikTok for potential child privacy law violations, post a 2019 settlement involving Bytedance.
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UN raises alarm over AI-fuelled Holocaust denial and distortion
UNESCO urges action on AI ethics, citing AI’s role in helping create false stories about WWII atrocities giving rise to antisemitism.
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Online video adding to challenges for news publishers: report
Online video news threatens traditional outlets, per a recent global survey, with AI expected to further reduce their traffic.
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Put tobacco-style warnings on social media: US health official
Social media requires labels warning that social media is associated with significant mental health harms, says US Surgeon General.
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IMF calls for stronger social safety net to ‘broaden’ gains from AI
Fiscal policy has a major role to play in broadening the financial gains from AI and preventing a spike in inequality, the IMF said Monday.
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China elder care sector plugs smart gadgets to fill workforce gaps
China’s elder care turns to automation with smart tech solutions showcased at Shanghai fair to address challenges of aging population.
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Former Twitter, now X, makes ‘likes’ private
Former Twitter platform X announced Thursday that “likes” will now be private, aiming to enhance user protection and engagement.
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Apple partners with OpenAI as it unveils ‘Apple Intelligence’
Apple on Monday unveiled “Apple Intelligence,” its suite of new AI features for its coveted devices and a partnership with OpenAI.
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US ramps up oversight of major AI players
Top US antitrust enforcers are moving forward with investigations into the roles played by Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia in the AI boom