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Anthropic's $900B Valuation Bid Makes More Sense Now — Q2 Revenue Expected to Reach $10.9B

Anthropic, a leading AI startup, projects £8.1 billion in Q2 revenue and anticipates its first operating profit. Discover how its valuation could surpass £671 billion, potentially overtaking OpenAI.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Ofcom warns TikTok and YouTube ‘still not safe enough’ for children in new report

The regulator vowed to ‘force through’ more changes and accused some big tech firms of ‘failing’ to take steps to protect children

The Independent UK · May 21

Backlash Over Modi Press Query: Norwegian Reporter Helle Lyng Loses Access to Instagram & Facebook

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng's viral question to PM Modi in Oslo led to her social media suspension, sparking debates on press freedom and platform moderation amid diplomatic tensions

International Business Times UK · May 21

Tennessee man jailed for 37 days over Charlie Kirk meme to receive $835,000 settlement

A Tennessee man who spent more than a month in jail over Facebook posts about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will receive $835,000 after settling a lawsuit against local officials.

The Times of India · May 20

‘The aim is to erase our identity’: How south Lebanon’s cultural heritage is going up in smoke

The Israeli Army is accused of destroying important cultural and religious sites as part of its widespread demolition campaign in southern Lebanon. The NGO Green Southerners has been documenting the destruction of churches, mosques and archaeological sites and denounces what they say is a calculated attack on the historic link…

France 24 · May 20

Tennessee Man Jailed Over Charlie Kirk Meme Wins Massive $835,000 Payout After Free Speech Battle

Larry Bushart, a retired officer, wins a £663,000 settlement after being unlawfully arrested for sharing a Facebook meme, highlighting significant free speech concerns in a polarised political climate.

International Business Times UK · May 20

A Tennessee Man Jailed for 37 Days Because of an Anti-Trump Meme Will Get $835,000 for His Trouble

Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems preposterously claimed that Larry Bushart had threatened "mass violence" at a school.

Reason · May 20

Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year

​​He made the announcement on ​the same day ​the Facebook owner carried out a far-reaching restructuring of ‌the company, laying off 10% ​of its ​workforce ⁠globally and transferring 7,000 other employees to new ​AI-related teams.

The Economic Times · May 20

Retired cop jailed over Charlie Kirk Facebook meme wins huge settlement

‘I am pleased my First Amendment rights have been vindicated,’ Larry Bushart said in a statement announcing the settlement

The Independent UK · May 20

Charlie Kirk post controversy: Tennessee man bags $835,000 settlement after he was sent jail Facebook post

Many people across the U.S. lost their jobs over social media comments about Kirk’s death, Larry Bushart’s case stood out as a rare instance in which such online speech led to criminal prosecution.

The Economic Times · May 20