Antitrust
Meta Prevails in Historic FTC Antitrust Case, Won't Have to Break Off WhatsApp, Instagram
Judge James Boasberg's decision follows two separate rulings that branded Google an illegal monopoly in both search and online advertising.
Associated Press
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Data Center
Future Data Centers are Driving Up Forecasts for Energy; States Want Proof They'll Be Built
Because of the impact that future plants pose to current ratepayers, state regulators want proof that proposed data centers will actually get built.
China
Chinese Astronauts Return from Space Station, Blame Delay on Space Debris Damage
The delay was caused by tiny cracks in their return capsule, likely from being hit by space debris.
Big Tech
Google Offers Changes to Satisfy EU Ad-Tech Case, But Not Breakup
Google aims to resolve Europe's concerns, but said a break up would disrupt European publishers and advertisers.
Data Center
Anthropic, Microsoft Announce New AI Data Center Projects as Construction Push Continues
Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment, including new data centers in Texas and New York. Microsoft announced a new data center in Georgia.
AI
Watchdog Group Public Citizen Demands OpenAI Withdraw AI Video App Sora Over Deepfake Dangers
OpenAI has faced backlash from public figures and has made some changes, but critics say these responses are insufficient and reactive.
Data Center
Voters’ Anger at High Electricity Bills and Data Centers Looms Over 2026 Midterms
Communities with fast-rising electric bills or debates over who pays for Big Tech's energy needs are pivotal.
AI
OpenAI Faces 7 Lawsuits Claiming ChatGPT Drove People to Suicide, Delusions
The lawsuits filed Thursday in California state courts allege wrongful death, assisted suicide, involuntary manslaughter and negligence.
Social Media
Denmark to Ban Access to Social Media for Children Under 15
The measure is one of the most sweeping steps against teen and child social media use by a European government.
Public Safety
Chinese-Made Buses Can be Halted Remotely: Norwegian Transport Operator
Buses made by Chinese manufacturer Yutong can be stopped or rendered inoperable remotely, Ruter AS finds.
AI
Stability AI Largely Wins UK Battle Against Getty Images Over Copyright and Trademark
The judge's decision, released Tuesday, shows Getty narrowly winning its trademark infringement argument but losing its copyright claim.
AI
The Professor Who Leads OpenAI Safety Panel Has Power to Halt Unsafe AI
OpenAI's safety oversight is led by a four-person committee chaired by computer scientist Zico Kolter, who can delay product launches if safety concerns aren't addressed.
AI
OpenAI and Amazon Sign $38 Billion Deal for AI Computing Power
OpenAI signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon to access massive computing power through AWS, reducing its reliance on Microsoft.
AI
Mistake-Filled Legal Briefs Show the Limits of Relying on AI Tools at Work
Judges around the world are seeing error-riddled legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence.
Social Media
China Says it Will Work with U.S. to Resolve Issues Related to TikTok
Trump and Xi Jinping met but did not finalize an expected deal on TikTok's ownership, leaving the app's fate in the U.S. uncertain.
AI
Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs as Spending on AI Accelerates
Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs to reduce costs while ramping up AI investments.
