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Instagram Adds New Features to its ‘Edits’ Video Editing App
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Instagram Adds New Features to its ‘Edits’ Video Editing App
Some new options for your video creations.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Trump says he would extend TikTok deadline if no deal reached by June 19
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Trump says would extend TikTok deadline if no deal reached by June 19 | CNN Business
President Donald Trump said he would extend the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of TikTok, the short video app used by 170 million Americans, if no deal had been rea...
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May 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection
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TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection
TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) by its lead EU privacy regulator on Friday over concerns on how it protects user information and was ordered to suspend data transfers to China if its processing is not brought into compliance within six months.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Dating app Raw exposed users’ location data and personal information
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Exclusive: Dating app Raw exposed users' location data and personal information
The app claims it uses end-to-end encryption, but spilled its users' dating preferences and granular location data to the open web.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Duolingo raises 2025 forecast as AI-powered subscription garners wider appeal
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Duolingo raises 2025 forecast as AI-powered subscription garners wider appeal
Language learning app Duolingo forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates and lifted its annual sales expectations on Thursday, as more users pay for subscriptions featuring AI features, sending its shares up 13% in extended trading.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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TikTok Shares Data on IP Detection and Shopping Safety
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TikTok Shares Data on IP Detection and Shopping Safety
TikTok's shared some new insights into its evolving shopping safety measures.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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OpenAI Adds Shopping to ChatGPT in a Challenge to Google
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OpenAI Adds Shopping to ChatGPT in a Challenge to Google
OpenAI is launching a shopping experience inside of ChatGPT, complete with product picks and buy buttons. WIRED spoke with Adam Fry, the company’s search product lead, to ask how it all works.
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April 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Congress passes ‘Take It Down’ Act to fight AI-fueled deepfake pornography
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Congress passes ‘Take It Down’ Act to fight AI-fueled deepfake pornography
The bill had bipartisan support as well as tech industry backers.
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April 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Study Shows AI Bots Are More Persuasive Than Humans in Divisive Debate
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Study Shows AI Bots Are More Persuasive Than Humans in Divisive Debate
A new study found that AI-generated bots can successfully persuade human users.
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April 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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“But just remember this: it’s not about you. You’re the messenger. Tell their stories.” - Sid Garcia

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April 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children
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New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children
The New Jersey attorney general claims Discord’s features to keep children under 13 safe from sexual predators and harmful content are inadequate.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Bluesky Adds Verification Check Marks for Approved Users
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Bluesky Adds Verification Check Marks for Approved Users
Bluesky’s trying a different approach to scaling its verification process.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Instagram Implements Expanded AI Age Checking, New Parent Prompts
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Instagram Implements Expanded AI Age Checking, New Parent Prompts
Expanded age checking from Meta as it looks to advance its AI age verification process.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Apple said to be flying iPhones from India to US to avoid Trump tariffs
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Apple said to be flying iPhones from India to US to avoid Trump tariffs
Tech firm has reportedly flown 600 tonnes of handsets from Indian factories as Chinese goods face huge tariffs
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April 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Apple unveils 8 new emojis and more features with iOS 18.4 update
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Apple unveils 8 new emojis and more features with iOS 18.4 update
In addition to the eight new emojis, Apple announced the first-ever Apple Intelligence features on the Apple Vision Pro this week, among other updates.
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April 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Netflix tests out new AI search engine for movies and TV shows powered by OpenAI
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Netflix tests out new AI search engine for movies and TV shows powered by OpenAI
Only certain subscribers have access to the new AI tool and they need to opt-in.
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April 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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YouTube Announces Support for New Push to Combat AI Deepfakes
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YouTube Announces Support for New Push to Combat AI Deepfakes
YouTube's announced its support for the NO FAKES Act.
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April 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
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Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban.
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April 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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EU Seeking to Fine X $1B for DSA Violations
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EU Seeking to Fine X $1B for DSA Violations
This could get very messy for international relations.
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April 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Elon Musk’s X sues India in new censorship battle
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Elon Musk’s X sues India in new censorship battle | CNN Business
India’s IT ministry has unlawfully expanded censorship powers to allow the easier removal of online content and empowered “countless” government officials to execute such orders, Elon Musk’s X has all...
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March 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Court Rules AI-Generated Art Does Not Qualify for Copyright Protection
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Court Rules AI-Generated Art Does Not Qualify for Copyright Protection
AI generated art cannot be attributed to a human author.
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March 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK
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Meta considers charging for Facebook and Instagram in the UK
The firm is considering asking people to pay to remove ads if they do not want their data to be tracked.
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March 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Social media platforms face huge fines under UK’s new digital safety laws
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Social media platforms face huge fines under UK’s new digital safety laws
Platforms must safeguard against content such as terrorist and child sexual abuse material under Online Safety Act
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March 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Google to pay $28 million to settle claims it favored white and Asian employees
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Google to pay $28 million to settle claims it favored white and Asian employees
Google agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class action lawsuit claiming that it favored white and Asian employees by paying them more and putting them on higher career tracks than other workers.
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March 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Exist is a new social wellness app that wants to help middle-age users find community
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Exist is a new social wellness app that wants to help middle-age users find community | TechCrunch
A new iOS social wellness app called Exist wants to help middle-aged consumers connect and build meaningful communities with one another as they navigate
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March 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM