Technology

Platforms owners like Meta and Snap face scrutiny over data exploitation and child privacy laws. Regulatory action could disrupt their ad-based profits.

With o1 models designed for complex problem-solving, OpenAI prioritizes critical thinking over speed, pressuring rivals like Google and Anthropic to keep up.

New AI tools promise to boost Shorts content, but a flood of formulaic videos could make creators disappear in the algorithm noise.

Its silent data collection for AI training stirs concerns over how platforms prioritize corporate gain over user rights.

The ambitious project aims to supercharge data centers, but the looming energy impact raises sustainability concerns.

While the fine is overturned, the EU’s scrutiny of Google’s practices remains, with further legal battles ahead that could reshape its ad business.

The bills defend actors’ rights and require clear labeling of AI-altered election ads as deepfakes become a growing concern.

Packed with tools and safeguards against scraping for AI training, Fab sets a new standard for protecting creators while boosting innovation.

New privacy features include parental control, content filtering, and restricted messaging to protect minors and address growing concerns.

Salesforce’s AI agents are tackling real business decisions, marking a major shift toward secure, automated workflows across industries.

GenAI is testing limits of IT teams, sparking executive concerns: As companies focus on AI, leaders fear basic services may be neglected, raising questions about long-term stability and system support.

In response to the CrowdStrike breach, Microsoft limits access to its Windows kernel, but vendors worry the new rules may stifle competition.

The collaboration aims to stop harmful posts from spreading across platforms and protect against legal risks.

A $1.5 billion valuation could intensify pressure to meet investor demands, raising concerns about its balance between AI safety and profitability.

Microsoft layoffs emphasize gaming’s biggest challenges: High production costs and a saturated market mean the industry has to change.

Microsoft, Oracle, and others are expanding data centers to meet AI demand, despite concerns over delayed profits.

Accused of undercutting web traffic and ad revenue, the feature faces antitrust scrutiny in an already heated legal climate.

The Surgeon General’s plan to protect kids, backed by state attorneys general, could change how platforms and advertisers engage users.

With no protections in place, users are vulnerable to widespread data harvesting, highlighting the need for stricter privacy laws.