Tech Today: AI Scams, Developer Pushback, and Big Investments
AI grifters are creating fake Black people to sell Shein junk
A growing number of AI-generated personas, often depicting Black women, are being deployed across social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram to sell dropshipped products, raising concerns about deceptive marketing practices.
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Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits
Microsoft is facing criticism after threatening legal action against a researcher going by 'Nightmare Eclipse' who posted proof-of-concept exploit code publicly, while also disabling their accounts across multiple platforms.
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SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers
SoftBank has announced plans to invest up to €75 billion in building data centers in France, with the goal of developing and operating up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.
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'What a joke': GitHub Copilot's new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs
GitHub Copilot's transition to a new token-based billing model has sparked significant pushback from developers, with many expressing frustration over what they perceive as less favorable pricing compared to previous subscription models.
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Meta's employee mouse tracking program could reportedly violate EU privacy laws
Reports indicate that Meta's internal mouse tracking program for employees could capture non-US user data, potentially running afoul of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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