Meta Is in Crisis, Google Search’s Makeover, and AI Gets Booed by Graduates

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This week's tech news covers Meta's layoffs, Google I/O announcements, AI backlash, EV advocacy in NYC/LA, and the proliferation of nonconsensual deepfakes.

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This week's tech news covers Meta's layoffs, Google I/O announcements, AI backlash, EV advocacy in NYC/LA, and the proliferation of nonconsensual deepfakes.

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Wired headphones are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, with sales surging in late 2025 and continuing today. This trend is driven by factors such as better sound quality for the price, the inconvenience of Bluetooth battery life and interference, consumer weariness with modern tech, and wired headphones becoming a fashion statement.

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Utah's AI Prescription Refill Program Sparks Medical Debate Over Safety and Regulation

Utah's new AI program, Doctronic, allows online prescription refills without a doctor's visit, sparking a fierce debate among medical experts, lawyers, and regulators over patient safety, physician oversight, and the modernization of laws for AI in healthcare.

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New Research Highlights Critical Flaws in Social Media Safety Tools for Children

A new study found critical flaws in about 60% of social media safety features on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, failing to protect children from dangerous content and interactions. Social media companies dispute the findings, while experts advise parents on proactive safety measures.

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Meta Is in Crisis, Google Search’s Makeover, and AI Gets Booed by Graduates

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