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The FTC has warned Meta, TikTok, and X to remove deepfakes and revenge porn within 48 hours. Meanwhile, Disney faces a $5 million lawsuit over undisclosed facial recognition, and tech giants are under fire for leaving 73% of reported scam ads online. Elsewhere, a security flaw in Trump Mobile pre-orders has leaked user data, while studies show OpenDesk cannot yet fully replace Microsoft 365.
Over 340 local news outlets are blocking the Internet Archive to prevent AI scraping. Meanwhile, Waymo has paused Atlanta robotaxi services due to flood navigation issues. In health, multi-flavored gum may help restore taste and smell lost to COVID-19. Privacy concerns rise as the Seattle Shield network, involving Amazon and Facebook, faces scrutiny for monitoring protests. GitHub also struggles at Microsoft.
A critical vulnerability in Fediverse software, including Mastodon and Misskey, has been identified, requiring urgent updates to prevent JSON-LD manipulation. Meanwhile, Firefox is phasing out asm.js optimizations in favor of WebAssembly. In the literary world, Granta and the Commonwealth Foundation are investigating AI controversies, while C++26 prepares to introduce new function wrappers like std::copyable_function.
Iranian-linked hackers are targeting US gas stations by exploiting unprotected fuel tank monitors, posing significant safety risks. Globally, Interpol has arrested hundreds in a major cybercrime crackdown across the MENA region. Meanwhile, privacy concerns grow as pacemaker data can be used as criminal evidence, and Dutch authorities investigate if stolen patient data remains a threat.
UN human rights experts have expanded their probe into Pornhub’s parent company to include tech giants like Google and Meta, targeting the infrastructure enabling abusive content. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle joined the WHO to warn that Big Tech poses a “dangerous bargain” for childhood safety. In cybersecurity, new NPM supply chain attacks are surging as global data breaches hit record levels.
Starbucks aims to save $2 billion by opening a new tech office in India, while Elon Musk seeks a supermajority at SpaceX to prevent his removal. US prosecutors are targeting over $1 billion in healthcare and pandemic-era fraud. Meanwhile, a whey protein shortage is looming due to surging demand, and Meta faces scrutiny after deleting a major Instagram account following a request from Kuwait.