Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation
A tool that allowed anyone to generate fake AI-generated imagery and superimpose it over real Google Earth maps quickly spurred backlash. Image: NASA / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
OpenAI drags Apple’s lawsuit into the court of public opinion
OpenAI says Apple’s lawsuit is “careless, aggressive, and oddly personal.” | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Image: Solen Feyissa / Unsplash Apple’s legal battle against OpenAI just got messier now that the ChatGPT-maker has publicly aired receipts to counter Apple’s version of events. In a blog post published overnight titled “Apple is…
Why is Israel being accused of meddling in Colombia presidential election?
President Gustavo Petro claims digital manipulation affected the results, but attorney general dismisses allegations. Image: Laura Siegal / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is asking the attorneys general of California and New York to investigate Google for deceptive trade practices, saying the tech giant fails to notify users before handing over their data to law enforcement agencies like ICE. “For nearly a decade, Google has promised billions of users that it will notify…
Will AI fix prior authorization—or make it worse?
The government is piloting a program that uses AI for insurance-coverage decisions. Image: Marija Zaric / Unsplash Source: Ars Technica
‘Saiyaara’ Stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Mark Film’s First Year With Collector’s Edition Vinyl LP Launch at Wembley Stadium (EXCLUSIVE)
Bollywood stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda visited London’s Wembley Stadium to celebrate the first anniversary of “Saiyaara,” unveiling a collector’s edition vinyl LP of the Yash Raj Films blockbuster – a package built to give fans and music enthusiasts a definitive way to revisit the film’s complete sonic journey. “Saiyaara,” directed by Mohit Suri…
xAI can’t deny Grok makes CSAM anymore. So it’s suing users.
Elon Musk’s xAI files first lawsuit against Grok user accused of making child sex images. Image: Mariia Shalabaieva / Unsplash Source: Ars Technica
Lawsuit claims Meta’s layoff decisions were made by AI, not humans
Meta denies using AI to terminate workers with disabilities and medical problems. Image: Bastian Riccardi / Pexels Source: Ars Technica
Analyst questions Trump’s renewed focus on US election integrity
Eric Ham argues President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on election security is attempt to expand federal authority. Image: Igor Omilaev / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is asking the attorneys general of California and New York to investigate Google for deceptive trade practices, saying the tech giant fails to notify users before handing over their data to law enforcement agencies like ICE. “For nearly a decade, Google has promised billions of users that it will notify…
