Google warns EU's plans to weaken its monopoly could expose user data
… The potential changes come in two forms. …
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Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle
… Yelp applauds Google DMA fine Although Google is cooperating with the EC, the company is clearly upset about required changes that it claims degrade its popular products just to satisfy “a small group of self-serving complainants.” “To comply, we are having to strip away real-time Search features E… …
It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
… Both changes could theoretically increase competition and give users more choices, but Google claims they will undermine privacy and security. …
Trump abruptly cancels EO signing event after top AI firm CEOs declined to go
… US lags behind in AI safety race It’s unclear whether Trump plans to reschedule the event or what changes might be required to ensure he signs it. …
Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand
… She and Democratic US Senate nominee James Talarico have both called for tighter regulations on Texas data centers . …
Google ordered to put clearer links in AI search and let UK publishers opt out
… This control will not be used as a ranking signal for search results outside of these generative AI Search features.” Google also said it is giving website owners more data through the Search Console, including “impressions metrics and information about which pages appear in AI responses and in wha… …
Polymarket's viral videos showed people winning big, but the bets were fake
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Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion
…Even devices made by other companies, such as Samsung and Xiaomi, include Google apps as the default per the Android licensing agreement, giving Google an unfair advantage, according to European antitrust regulators…
Musk’s X poses “serious risk to Americans’ privacy,” advocates warn FTC
… Last month, the FTC posted a notice explaining that X had argued that an FTC order was no longer necessary due to changes Musk had made to the platform. …
Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements
… Philips released firmware version 2071353020 in early June, saying that it included “several small changes” to make Hue Bridge Pros work “better.” But some customers had a different experience: Their devices stopped responding and displayed a red LED. …