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Meta Settles Landmark Teen Safety Case with Sweeping Platform Changes

Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit over children's online safety, agreeing to sweeping changes that will alter how teens interact with Instagram and Facebook. The settlement, signed by 47 US states and several territories, stems from allegations that Meta — along with Google, TikTok, and Snap — designed their platforms

Amazon's Book-Scanning Operation for AI Training Revealed

According to a report by 404 Media, Amazon operates a specialized warehouse at a facility identified as VGT3 in Virginia where physical books are scanned and then destroyed as part of the company's AI training data collection process. An interview with a current employee at the facility provided

Researchers Identify Immune Protein as Key Driver of Age-Related Inflammation, Pointing Toward Potential Anti-Aging Treatments

A research team has identified a specific immune protein that appears to play a central role in driving chronic inflammation as the body ages. The protein, known as C3, was found to decrease in response to moderate calorie restriction, a well-known dietary intervention associated with extended lifespan and improved health

Moonshot AI Explores Revenue Partnerships with US Tech Giants Amid Government Scrutiny

Moonshot AI, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup behind the Kimi K3 language model, is reportedly exploring revenue partnership agreements with major American technology companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, according to industry reports. The potential deals come as the company faces scrutiny from the US government, which has accused Moonshot

190-Year-Old Museum DNA Unlocks Hidden Himalayan Pangolin Species

A team of scientists has confirmed what may be a new-to-science pangolin species hiding in the Himalayas, using genetic material from a museum specimen collected nearly two centuries ago. The study analyzed DNA from pangolin samples held in natural history collections, including one specimen dating back approximately 190 years. By

Manhattan-Sized Ice Island Calves from Greenland's Petermann Glacier

A Manhattan-sized ice island has calved from Greenland's Petermann Glacier, marking a significant event in the ongoing transformation of the Arctic's ice cover. The iceberg separated from the glacier's floating ice tongue after years of fractures gradually weakened the ice structure. Scientists have been

Early Sugar Exposure May Shape Health Decades Later, Study Finds

Britain's postwar sugar rationing, which ended in 1953, offered researchers a rare opportunity to study how early-life nutrition affects long-term health. By comparing individuals who experienced more versus less rationing during their first 1,000 days of life—from conception through age two—scientists could examine the lasting