Is Social Media Big Tobacco 2.0? Suits Over the Impact on Teens
Is social media to blame for the decline in teen mental health? Hundreds of lawsuits argue that they are. But can the claims get past Section 230, big tech's legal shield? In this video, we look at the fight over social media's impact on teens.
Amazon Nears Deal to Make Prime an NBA Partner, Axios Reports
UK Plans Rules for AI Models That Are Using Creatives’ Work: FT
UK ministers are working on plans to increase transparency over how tech companies train their artificial intelligence models by using the work of the creative industry, the Financial Times reports, citing an interview with Culture Secretary <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018f-9153-de3b-adcf-dbf3c4fe0000","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Lucy Frazer-bsp-person>.
US Says Undersea Cables at Risk of Tampering by China Ships: WSJ
US officials have privately warned technology and telecommunications companies that undersea cables in the Pacific region could be vulnerable to tampering by Chinese repair ships, the WSJ reports, citing unidentified State Department officials.
Apple’s 27% App Store Fee Trying to Comply With Law, Exec Says
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Sweeping Colorado AI Bill Signed by Governor as He Urges Changes
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation Friday that will give the state the most far-reaching regulations on artificial intelligence in the nation.
California High Court Should Uphold Cellphone Tax, State Says
A state regulation that taxes customers on the undiscounted price of cell phones bundled with service contracts should remain in place, California’s tax agency told the high court.
Maryland Looks to Tenth Amendment Clause to Save Digital Ad Tax
Maryland is betting the US Constitution’s anti-commandeering clause will remove any impediments to states imposing digital advertising taxes, the same way New Jersey succeeded in removing a federal prohibition on state-sanctioned sports betting.
Fintech SoLo Funds Forced Customers to Make Donations, CFPB Says
Online lending platform SoLo Funds Inc. forced customers to pay tips and make donations without giving them an option to avoid such payments, artificially inflating the costs of the low-cost loans it advertised, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said.
WebTPA Hit With Seven Class Actions Over April 2023 Data Breach
WebTPA Employment Services LLC is facing seven proposed class actions alleging it failed to protect people’s personal information that was exposed during an April 2023 data breach.
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