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BMW plans urban navigation-assisted driving from 2027

BMW plans to bring its navigation-guided, partially automated driving system to urban roads starting in 2027. The rollout will begin in Germany, with additional markets to follow. The system uses the vehicle’s built-in GPS navigation to assist with steering, acceleration, and braking on city streets as well

Brave Faces Copyright Claims Over AI Training and Search Data

The Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News have sued Brave, alleging that the company took their journalism without permission and resold it to major AI companies for use in AI systems. The complaints focus on Brave’s role in the data supply chain for generative AI. Rather than merely

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Squarespace Cuts 19% of Its Workforce in Restructuring

Squarespace has announced layoffs affecting 19% of its workforce. The website builder said the job cuts are part of a broader restructuring of the organization. Sources * TechCrunch

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Snap Settles Lawsuit Alleging Social Media Fueled Teen Mental Health Problems

Snap has settled a lawsuit accusing the company of contributing to teen depression and eating disorders through its social media platform. In the case, plaintiffs said they began using YouTube as young as age 3 and other social media platforms around age 9. They attributed their compulsive usage to platform

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New York Times and other publishers sue Brave over alleged AI scraping and paywall bypass

The New York Times and a group of other publications have filed lawsuits against Brave Software, accusing the browser company of unlawfully scraping copyrighted news content and allowing users to bypass publisher paywalls. The publishers also allege that Brave monetized its web index by providing paid access to real-time

Goldman Sachs Tightens Access to Some AI Tools for Traders and Bankers

Goldman Sachs has introduced restrictions on the use of some artificial intelligence tools by traders and bankers. The company is placing tighter controls around how employees can use the technology in their work, although the available report does not identify the affected tools or provide details about the new policy.

Google Plans $6.7 Billion Bond Sale amid AI Spending Concerns

Google is seeking $6.7 billion through a bond sale, according to a report, following a roughly $500 billion reduction in its market value. The proposed financing comes amid investor concerns about Google’s spending on artificial intelligence. The report did not specify how the bond proceeds would be used.