Today's Tech News: Children's Privacy, Tesla Recalls, and AI Chip Deals
Meta's Big Reckoning Is Here
Meta is facing a significant legal challenge regarding child safety on its platforms, with a landmark case that could compel the company to make substantial changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.
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TikTok reaches $400M settlement over children's privacy lawsuit
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a Department of Justice lawsuit alleging the platform violated children's privacy laws by collecting data from minors without parental consent or deleting accounts upon parental request.
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Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles
Tesla and nine other automakers are recalling over 4 million vehicles in China due to issues with hidden door handles that can be difficult for occupants to locate during emergencies.
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Nvidia in Talks With Chip Startup Rebellions for Potential Deal
Nvidia is reportedly in discussions to acquire South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars
Chinese safety regulators have ordered Tesla to address a defect affecting nearly 3 million vehicles, where doors may fail to open during crashes.
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Private equity firm Apollo confirms data breach amid hacking wave
Private equity giant Apollo has confirmed a data breach, joining a growing list of financial companies targeted by an ongoing hacking campaign that Google researchers first identified weeks earlier.
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