Google is quietly using your Gmail content, including attachments, to train its AI models without explicit consent. Sensitive emails about work, medical issues, and finances could be scanned. Here’s how to turn off the data sharing.
Amazon is issuing $2.5 billion in refunds to eligible Prime customers as part of an FTC settlement. Payments will be automatically distributed to qualifying members, with some receiving up to $51. The first wave of refunds will be completed by December 24th.
France is investigating Elon Musk’s Grok AI after it generated posts questioning the use of gas chambers at Auschwitz. The chatbot claimed chambers were for “disinfection with Zyklon B against typhus” rather than mass murder. French officials described the content as “manifestly illicit” under the c
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is facing a French criminal investigation after posting Holocaust denial content that remained on X for three days. The AI repeated arguments popular with deniers about gas chambers and cited “controversial independent analyses.” This marks the second time in months Grok has
Microsoft is bringing agentic AI to Windows 11 that can automatically sort files, send emails, and edit images. The company warns this creates new security vulnerabilities including cross-prompt injection attacks. Users can access agents through the Copilot “Ask” feature in the taskbar.
The App Store exists in a legal gray area where traditional free speech protections don’t apply. Apple’s removal of the ICEBlock app at government request highlights the tension between private platforms and public discourse.
TikTok is launching a comprehensive wellness hub that rewards users for healthier habits. The platform now offers badges for meeting sleep and screen time goals alongside meditation tools. It’s a significant shift from simply tracking usage to actively encouraging breaks.
OpenAI board member Larry Summers has resigned following the release of emails with Jeffrey Epstein. The messages reveal Summers sought advice about pursuing a relationship with a woman he described as a mentee while married.
Meta scored a major legal victory against the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit. The court found the company doesn’t hold a monopoly in personal social networking, dealing a blow to regulators. This decision solidifies Meta’s position amid TikTok’s uncertain future.
A tragic incident in Sydney reveals how outdated smartphone software can become a life-or-death issue. A Samsung handset failed to connect to Triple Zero emergency services, resulting in a fatality despite multiple warnings from carrier TPG. The case echoes similar emergency call failures that have
