Tech News Digest
European Researchers Struggle to Access Social Media Data
European researchers say major social media platforms like TikTok, X, and Meta are still controlling access to data they need to study potential harms, despite new EU regulations granting them unprecedented rights to scrutinize Big Tech.
Read more: European researchers want to study social media's harms but can't get the data
Alphabet's AI Spending Raises Cash Burn Concerns
Alphabet's rising expenditures on artificial intelligence are reportedly contributing to increased cash burn, prompting concerns across the broader Big Tech sector regarding the financial implications of AI investments.
Read more: Alphabet's cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs - Reuters
NASA's Deep Space Facility Damaged by Spanish Wildfires
NASA's Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid has been affected by ongoing wildfires in Spain, though the space agency has yet to fully assess the extent of the damage to the facility.
Read more: One of NASA's Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires
Tesla Door Handle Issue Could Trigger Industry-Wide Regulations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has declined to open a defect investigation into Tesla's electronic door handles but instead is pursuing broader rulemaking that could mandate improved door egress systems across the entire auto industry.
Read more: Tesla's car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone
Judge Rejects Trump Administration Subpoena for NYT Reporter Records
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to obtain phone records from New York Times reporters, suggesting the government withdraw the subpoenas rather than have them quashed.
Read more: Judge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters
Meta Tests TikTok-Style Full-Screen Video for Facebook
Meta announced it will begin testing a 'reimagined' Facebook experience that delivers full-screen video immediately upon opening the app, starting with international markets before potentially expanding to the US next year.