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Meta Failed to Catch Hundreds of AI Child Abuse Ads. Some Included Images of Real Kids
A new report reveals that Meta's content moderation systems failed to catch approximately 350 advertisements containing AI-generated child sexual abuse material, with some using images of real children including a member of a European royal family. Lawmakers have announced plans to investigate the matter. Read more: Meta Failed to Catch Hundreds of AI Child Abuse Ads. Some Included Images of Real Kids
ASML Wins Over Top Chipmakers for New EUV Machines
ASML has won the backing of TSMC, Samsung, Intel and other leading semiconductor firms for its upcoming extreme‑ultraviolet (EUV) machines, which are intended to support the production of advanced AI chips. Read more: ASML Wins Over Top Chipmakers for New EUV Machines - Bloomberg.com
Top Chipmakers Embrace ASML's $400M Machines
Major chipmakers have collectively adopted a manufacturing change that could increase the productivity of ASML's next-generation extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines by approximately 40 percent, representing a significant advance in semiconductor production efficiency. Read more: Top chipmakers embrace ASML's $400M machines, agree to crucial chipmaking change
LG TVs Caught Spying Even When Offline or on Standby
A security investigation by Gamers Nexus and independent researchers found that LG smart TVs continuously log and upload owner data—including Wi-Fi network scans, audio recordings, and content recognition—even when set to standby or completely offline. Read more: LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
Australia to Force Social Media Platforms to Allow Users to Opt Out of Algorithms
Australia is preparing legislation that would require social media platforms to offer users a way to opt out of algorithmic content curation, marking a significant regulatory move that could set a precedent for other nations. Read more: 'Global reckoning for big tech': Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms - The Guardian
US Regulator Approves $1.9 Billion Loan to Spin Up Iowa's Dead Nuclear Reactor for Google
The U.S. Energy Department has approved a $1.9 billion loan to restart a decommissioned nuclear reactor in Iowa, bringing Google closer to securing nuclear power for its expanding AI data centers. Read more: US regulator approves $1.9 billion loan to spin up Iowa's dead nuclear reactor for Google