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TikTok Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Child Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice over alleged violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The settlement, announced by the DOJ on Friday, represents one of the largest recoveries ever secured under the children'

US Sets Goal of 1,000 Annual Rocket Launches by 2030 Under New National Space Policy

The United States has updated its approach to managing spaceflights and reentries with the signing of a new national space policy. The policy establishes an ambitious goal of supporting more than 1,000 rocket launches annually by 2030, representing a significant expansion of the nation's spaceflight capabilities. The

Online Streamers File Lawsuit Against Twitch and Amazon Over Generative AI Training

Lawsuit Alleges Unauthorized AI Training on Streamer Content Online streamers have taken legal action against Twitch and Amazon, claiming the platform utilized their live streams and creative content to train generative artificial intelligence systems. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of content creators, alleges that their intellectual property and creative works

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Apple Cuts More Than 200 Jobs Across Vision Pro and Siri Teams

Apple has begun reducing staff on its Siri and Vision Pro teams, with cuts totaling more than 200 positions, according to a Bloomberg report confirmed by The Verge. The layoffs include the effective shutdown of a Vision Pro gaming team and a reduction in size for the unit producing immersive

UC San Diego Researchers Deploy AI to Decode DNA Sequences Governing Gene Activation

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego are leveraging artificial intelligence to unravel the mysteries of gene activation by analyzing key DNA sequences. This work focuses on understanding the regulatory mechanisms that control when and how genes are expressed—a fundamental process underlying all biological functions. The AI system

Nvidia Deepens AI Software Ties with Poolside AI Through Major Licensing Deal

Nvidia is expanding its presence in AI development infrastructure through a substantial agreement with Poolside AI. Reports indicate the chipmaker is licensing Poolside AI's model-development software, with financial terms reportedly ranging from $1 billion to $6 billion depending on the source. The deal underscores Nvidia's strategic

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Chinese Regulators Order Tesla to Fix Door Safety Issue in Nearly 3 Million Vehicles

Chinese safety regulators have issued a recall directive requiring Tesla to address a door-related safety defect in its vehicles operating within the country. The issue centers on doors that may fail to open properly in the event of a crash, potentially posing risks to occupants. The recall encompasses approximately 3