Austria's top court rules Meta's ad model illegal, orders overhaul of user data practices in EU
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/austrias-top-court-rules-metas-ad-model-illegal-orders-overhaul-user-data-2025-12-18/
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https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/austrias-top-court-rules-metas-ad-model-illegal-orders-overhaul-user-data-2025-12-18/
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Reuters
Austria's top court rules Meta's ad model illegal, orders overhaul of user data practices in EU
Austria's Supreme Court has ruled that Meta's personalised advertising model is unlawful, the court said on Thursday, requiring the company to provide EU users full access to their personal data within 14 days of a request, in a decision that sets a legal…
More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are ‘AI slop’, study finds
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/27/more-than-20-of-videos-shown-to-new-youtube-users-are-ai-slop-study-finds
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/27/more-than-20-of-videos-shown-to-new-youtube-users-are-ai-slop-study-finds
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the Guardian
More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are ‘AI slop’, study finds
Low-quality AI-generated content is now saturating social media – and generating about $117m a year, data shows
US man uses phone’s parental controls to track, rescue daughter kidnapped at knifepoint
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/man-uses-phone-parental-controls-to-rescue-kidnapped-daughter-10442362/
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https://indianexpress.com/article/world/man-uses-phone-parental-controls-to-rescue-kidnapped-daughter-10442362/
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The Indian Express
US man uses phone’s parental controls to track, rescue daughter kidnapped at knifepoint
Espinoza has been charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and Indecency with a Child and remains in the Montgomery County Jail with no bond.
Ex-Palantir turned politician Alex Bores says AI deepfakes are a "solvable problem" if we bring back a free, decades-old technique widespread adoption of HTTPS—using digital certificates to verify that a website is authentic
https://fortune.com/2025/12/27/alex-bores-ai-deepfakes-solvable-problem-c2pa-free-open-source-standard/
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https://fortune.com/2025/12/27/alex-bores-ai-deepfakes-solvable-problem-c2pa-free-open-source-standard/
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Reddit
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Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying
https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250717-zuckerberg-settles-8-billion-lawsuit-over-cambridge-analytica-scandal-avoids-testifying
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https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250717-zuckerberg-settles-8-billion-lawsuit-over-cambridge-analytica-scandal-avoids-testifying
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France 24
Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying
Mark Zuckerberg and current and former Meta executives agreed on Thursday to settle a $8 billion shareholder lawsuit alleging the company’s directors failed to prevent billions of dollars in fines and…
Stanford graduates spark outrage after uncovering reason behind lack of job offers: 'A dramatic reversal from three years ago'
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/stanford-graduates-spark-outrage-uncovering-000500857.html
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/stanford-graduates-spark-outrage-uncovering-000500857.html
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Yahoo News
Stanford graduates spark outrage after uncovering reason behind lack of job offers: 'A dramatic reversal from three years ago'
"That has changed."
Father tracks kidnapped daughter using phone's parental controls, authorities say
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/father-tracks-kidnapped-daughter-using-phones-parental-controls-rcna251115
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/father-tracks-kidnapped-daughter-using-phones-parental-controls-rcna251115
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NBC News
Father tracks kidnapped daughter using phone's parental controls, authorities say
The suspect was partially nude when the kidnapped girl's father found her, authorities said.
OpenAI's ChatGPT ads will allegedly prioritize sponsored content in answers
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openais-chatgpt-ads-will-allegedly-prioritize-sponsored-content-in-answers/
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openais-chatgpt-ads-will-allegedly-prioritize-sponsored-content-in-answers/
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BleepingComputer
OpenAI's ChatGPT ads will allegedly prioritize sponsored content in answers
OpenAI is reportedly mulling a new form of ads on ChatGPT called "sponsored content," which could influence your buying decisions.
Salesforce Executives Say Trust in Large Language Models Has Declined
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/salesforce-executives-say-trust-generative-ai-declined
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https://www.theinformation.com/articles/salesforce-executives-say-trust-generative-ai-declined
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The Information
Salesforce Executives Say Trust in Large Language Models Has Declined
Over the past year, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has touted his company’s main AI product, Agentforce, as a money saver for businesses looking to automate work using the power of large language models. More recently, though, Salesforce executives have delivered…
Google’s fine print may cost your Fourth Amendment rights — Pennsylvania Supreme Court allows authorities to access your search history without a warrant | The court says that accepting Google’s privacy policy waives privacy rights, allowing warrantless access to search.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/pennsylvania-supreme-court-google-searches-are-not-private
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https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/pennsylvania-supreme-court-google-searches-are-not-private
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Windows Central
Google’s fine print may cost your Fourth Amendment rights — Pennsylvania Supreme Court allows authorities to access your search…
The court says that accepting Google’s privacy policy waives privacy rights, allowing warrantless access to search.
China Is Banning Tesla-Style Retractable Door Handles Over Safety Concerns
https://www.autoblog.com/news/china-is-banning-tesla-style-retractable-door-handles-over-safety-concerns
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https://www.autoblog.com/news/china-is-banning-tesla-style-retractable-door-handles-over-safety-concerns
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Autoblog
China Is Banning Tesla-Style Retractable Door Handles Over Safety Concerns
From 2027, cars sold in China must have manual door releases after electronic handles failing during crashes. Tesla and other brands will need design changes.
Las Vegas Police Touted New “Bulletproof” Cybertrucks. The Only Problem? They Aren’t Bulletproof
https://fuelarc.com/cars/las-vegas-police-force-touted-new-bulletproof-cybertrucks-the-only-problem-they-arent-bulletproof/
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https://fuelarc.com/cars/las-vegas-police-force-touted-new-bulletproof-cybertrucks-the-only-problem-they-arent-bulletproof/
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FuelArc News
Las Vegas Police Touted New “Bulletproof” Cybertrucks. The Only Problem? They Aren’t Bulletproof. - FuelArc News
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department recently received a donation of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks from a tech billionaire, fully wrapped, decaled with “TACTICAL VEHICLE” stickers, and kitted out for barricaded-shooter situations. The trucks carry ladders…
‘We have to reject that with every fiber of our being’: DeSantis emerges as a chief AI skeptic
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/27/we-have-to-reject-that-with-every-fiber-of-our-being-desantis-emerges-as-a-chief-ai-skeptic-00704333
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https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/27/we-have-to-reject-that-with-every-fiber-of-our-being-desantis-emerges-as-a-chief-ai-skeptic-00704333
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POLITICO
‘We have to reject that with every fiber of our being’: DeSantis emerges as a chief AI skeptic
His opposition to AI has little to do with cultural grievances or “woke” ideology — and far more to do with economic disruption, labor displacement and the scale of the technology itself.
Nvidia insists it isn’t Enron, but its AI deals are testing investor faith
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/28/nvidia-insists-it-isnt-enron-but-its-ai-deals-are-testing-investor-faith
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/28/nvidia-insists-it-isnt-enron-but-its-ai-deals-are-testing-investor-faith
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the Guardian
Nvidia insists it isn’t Enron, but its AI deals are testing investor faith
The chipmaker’s sprawling partnerships are driving extraordinary growth but also bank its future on the AI boom paying off quickly
Racist AI fakes are now a business — and a political tool
https://www.axios.com/2025/12/27/racist-ai-videos-viral-trend
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https://www.axios.com/2025/12/27/racist-ai-videos-viral-trend
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Axios
Racist AI content is spreading fast — and swaying political opinions
Fake content is influencing how people see government programs, race, and potentially even elections.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman just publicly admitted that AI agents are becoming a problem
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/openai-ceo-sam-altman-just-publicly-admitted-that-ai-agents-are-becoming-a-problem-says-ai-models-are-beginning-to-find-/articleshow/126215397.cms
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/openai-ceo-sam-altman-just-publicly-admitted-that-ai-agents-are-becoming-a-problem-says-ai-models-are-beginning-to-find-/articleshow/126215397.cms
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The Times of India
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman just publicly admitted that AI agents are becoming a problem; says: AI models are beginning to find... -…
Tech News News: OpenAI is actively recruiting a Head of Preparedness to address mounting concerns about AI systems discovering critical vulnerabilities and impacting .
Nvidia's $20 billion Groq deal looks a lot like an acquisition in disguise
https://www.techspot.com/news/110723-nvidia-20-billion-groq-deal-looks-lot-like.html
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https://www.techspot.com/news/110723-nvidia-20-billion-groq-deal-looks-lot-like.html
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TechSpot
Nvidia's $20 billion Groq deal looks a lot like an acquisition in disguise
When Nvidia confirmed a $20 billion deal with Groq on December 24, industry headlines initially hailed it as the largest acquisition in the company's history. Within hours,...
Star Citizen is on course to reach $1 billion in player funding in 2026, and still might not get to play its singleplayer campaign next year | Roberts Space Industries' sim keeps raking in the cash
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/star-citizen-is-on-course-to-reach-usd1-billion-in-player-funding-in-2026-and-we-still-might-not-get-to-play-its-singleplayer-campaign-next-year/
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https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/star-citizen-is-on-course-to-reach-usd1-billion-in-player-funding-in-2026-and-we-still-might-not-get-to-play-its-singleplayer-campaign-next-year/
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PC Gamer
Star Citizen is on course to reach $1 billion in player funding in 2026, and we still might not get to play its singleplayer campaign…
Roberts Space Industries' sim keeps raking in the cash.
Driver Livestreaming on TikTok Is Charged After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/us/tea-tyme-tiktok-accident-charges.html?unlocked_article_code=1._08.mxYP.ikzOOyThY-oq
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/us/tea-tyme-tiktok-accident-charges.html?unlocked_article_code=1._08.mxYP.ikzOOyThY-oq
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NY Times
Driver Livestreaming on TikTok Is Charged After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say (Gift Article)
The driver, who is known to her followers as Tea Tyme, was charged with two felonies in connection with the crash last month, the police in Illinois said.
President's administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/trump-administration-seeks-to-deport-hate-speech-researcher-previously-sued-by-x/
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/trump-administration-seeks-to-deport-hate-speech-researcher-previously-sued-by-x/
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TechCrunch
Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X | TechCrunch
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.