Uber faces €825m fine over alleged GDPR violations
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber €825 million (about $966 million), marking the second-largest penalty imposed under Europe’s General Data…
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OpenAI warns of persistent AI-powered cyberattacks
A senior OpenAI executive has warned that people should prepare for “ongoing, persistent” cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence as advanced models develop…
TikTok to pay $400m to settle US children’s privacy allegations
The United States Department of Justice and TikTok have reached a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that the short-video platform violated…
Walmart to accept Apple Pay, Google Pay at US stores
Walmart will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay at its stores in the United States, ending its long-standing resistance to third-party…
Meta knew of child safety risks but did little to act – Whistleblower
Meta adopted a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach to child safety on its social media platforms, according to a whistleblower who testified…
OpenAI expands ChatGPT to Apple messages, raising privacy concerns
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature that enables users to control Apple’s Messages app on Mac computers, potentially raising new privacy…
Microsoft warns Africa risks becoming AI consumer
Microsoft has warned that Africa risks becoming largely a consumer of artificial intelligence rather than a creator and beneficiary of the technology.…
Google launches AI-powered study tools across Search, Gemini
Google on Wednesday unveiled a range of new study tools across Search and Gemini, including AI-generated interactive visuals, 3D simulations, a dedicated…
UK cinemas consider ban on camera-enabled smart glasses
United Kingdom cinemas are considering introducing restrictions on camera-enabled smart glasses amid concerns that the devices could be used to record films…
Amazon eyes 500 US cities in major drone delivery expansion
Amazon said Wednesday that it plans to expand its drone delivery service to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end…
AI startup Cursor launches Origin code-hosting platform to rival GitHub
Artificial intelligence startup, Cursor, which is now officially part of SpaceX, has launched Origin, a new code-hosting platform designed to provide developers…
Martial arts performing robot maker Unitree’s shares surge over 600%
Unitree, one of the world’s leading humanoid robot makers, has made a striking debut on China’s stock market, with its shares soaring…