AI
Google Unveils Its Next Generation AI with Gemini 3
Google aims to use version 3 of Gemini to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'
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.
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.
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.
Data Center
Consumers Are ‘Subsidizing the Cost of Data Centers’: Senate Dems
Lawmakers press Trump administration on link between Big Tech’s AI buildout and higher household energy bills.
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.
Privacy
Texas Finalizes $1.3B Privacy Settlement With Google
Google violated state law by collecting users’ location, browsing, and biometric data, Texas' attorney general said.
Meta
‘Jawboning’ Debate Resumes over Big Tech and Government Power
Both parties pointed at the other for coercing online platforms.
EU
European Tech Regulations Pose Threat to American Innovation, Warn Experts
EU tech regulations are hampering innovation and degrading consumer experiences, panelists said.
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.
Social Media
EU Accuses Meta and TikTok of Breaching Transparency Rules
The European Union says Meta and TikTok have breached transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act.
Free Speech
Senate Commerce Free Speech Hearing Targets Government Pressure
Cruz’s upcoming hearing will feature executives from Google, Meta, and the Foundation for Individual Rights.
AI
Prince Harry, Meghan Join Call for Ban on Development of AI 'Superintelligence'
Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity.
Public Safety
New York City Sues Social Media Companies for Triggering Mental Health Crisis
The lawsuit linked social media to deadly youth trends like 'subway surfing.'
Social Media
Instagram Says It's Limiting Teens to PG-13 Content
Meta announced that Instagram will restrict teenagers to PG-13 content by default, requiring parental permission to change settings.
Spectrum
White House Adviser Pledges to Protect Spectrum Critical for Wi-Fi
U.S. won’t 'go backwards' on Wi-Fi leadership, even after Congress dropped 6 GigaHertz (GHz) protections in reconciliation bill.
