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California county sues Meta over scam ads

Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, claiming that the company profited from deceptive advertisements circulating on Facebook and Instagram. According to the lawsuit, Meta's conduct violates California's regulations related to false advertising and unfair competition.

The Economic Times · May 12

Sarah Wynn-Williams and Virginia Giuffre jointly win freedom to publish prize at British book awards

In a rare public appearance, Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams warned of ‘networks of powerful elites’ using wealth and influence to silence dissenting voices

The Guardian - UK · May 11

CoreWeave Stock Falls as the AI Growth Story Slows Down

CoreWeave’s red-hot AI rally cooled sharply as investor concerns over Q2 outlook and spending plans overshadowed explosive growth.

Barchart · May 11

75% of Google’s Code Is AI-Written What Happens Next?

For decades, coding was considered one of the most human skills in technology. Engineers spent years mastering programming languages, solving bugs, and building software line by line. But inside Google, something dramatic is happening now. According to CEO Sundar Pichai, artificial intelligence is already writing most of the company’s new…

MyLifeXP · May 11

SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies

Global tech giants are making unprecedented offers to SK Hynix. They want to invest in new production lines and fund expensive equipment purchases. This is to secure vital memory chips. Demand for these chips is surging due to the artificial intelligence boom. SK Hynix is cautious about these deals. The…

The Economic Times · May 10

HC protects MP Shashi Tharoor's personality rights, directs removal of deepfake video

The Delhi High Court has protected Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's personality rights. The court ordered X to remove an AI-generated deepfake video showing him praising Pakistan. It also restrained the misuse of his name, image, and voice for any purpose. Meta was asked to keep certain Instagram reels inaccessible. This…

The Economic Times · May 10

Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon

Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.

International Business Times · May 10

Virtuix Maps VR Growth Push as CEO Addresses Sharp Stock Slide

Virtuix (NASDAQ:VTIX) executives outlined the company’s consumer, enterprise and defense strategy during an investor webinar, while also addressing recent volatility in the company’s share price. Founder, CEO and Chairman Jan Goetgeluk said the stock’s recent decline was “gut-wrenching,” noting tha

MarketBeat · May 9

ETtech Explainer: AI is writing most of the code for companies — what this means

AI is now writing a large part of code for tech companies. Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Indian firms like Meesho and Freshworks are using AI extensively. This shift boosts productivity. Developers are focusing on complex tasks and quality.

The Economic Times · May 9

'This is not facial recognition' — Meta wants to scan kids' height and bone structure to verify their age

Meta is enhancing its technology for detecting users under 13 who shouldn't be on Facebook or Instagram.

TechRadar · May 7