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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.

Reddit Forges Pact With OpenAI to Bring Content to ChatGPT

<-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/RDDT%20US%20Equity/MGMT","_id":"0000018f-86d2-de3b-adcf-def316d30000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Reddit Inc.forged a partnership with <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/1554630D%20US%20Equity/CN","_id":"0000018f-86d2-de3b-adcf-def316d30001","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">OpenAI that will bring its content to the chatbot ChatGPT and other products, while also helping the social media company add new artificial intelligence features to its forums.

By Aisha Counts and Shirin Ghaffary

Microsoft’s Mistral AI Pact Avoids UK Antitrust Scrutiny

Microsoft Corp.’s partnership with artificial intelligence firm <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/80970Z%20IM%20Equity","_id":"0000018f-86b6-de3b-adcf-deb7a1a10001","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Mistral AI will avoid a UK antitrust probe after the watchdog said it didn’t qualify for an investigation.

Linklaters Raises UK Lawyer Pay 20%, Matching Freshfields Move

Linklaters boosted pay for newly qualified lawyers in London by 20%, matching the new standard set by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in May.

‘Major’ Disagreements on AI Ahead of Seoul Summit, Report Finds

Research to inform international policymakers trying to regulate Artificial Intelligence found “major” disagreements between experts about risks and the pace they will emerge, according to a report prepared ahead of a key summit in South Korea next week.

UK Won’t Investigate Microsoft’s Partnership With Mistral AI

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority decided that Microsoft’s partnership with Mistral AI does not qualify for investigation under merger provisions, according to a statement.

EU Steps up Actions Against Microsoft Over Generative AI Request

The European Union asks Microsoft to provide information about specific risks stemming from Bing’s generative AI features, notably “Copilot in Bing” and “Image Creator by Designer” after not responding to an earlier request.

Crypto Case Tests SEC’s Ability to Police Blockchain Technology

A New York judge likely will soon have to tackle some of the thorniest questions for regulators trying to police the cryptocurrency market.

Snowflake Said to Be in Talks to Buy Reka AI for $1 Billion

<-rte-company state="{"_id":"0000018f-8644-de3b-adcf-dee73a9e0000","_type":"00000160-4b23-d8bd-adfd-4b3348fd0000"}">Snowflake Inc. is in talks to acquire startup Reka AI for more than $1 billion, expanding the software maker’s effort to offer generative AI capabilities, according to people familiar with the matter.

California Lawmakers Advance Big AI Bills With Some Cost-Cutting

Major bills that would place guardrails on the potential harm caused by artificial intelligence passed a key procedural test in the California Legislature on Thursday, but only after some were trimmed to save the state money.

Limits on Biometric Privacy Penalties Clear Illinois Legislature

The Illinois General Assembly approved Thursday limits on the damages faced by companies that fail to secure written permission before collecting fingerprints, face scans, or other biometric data.