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Tech & EU, Social Media Bans, OnePlus Exit, & More

Google Search EU Regulations OnePlus

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EU's pro-competition proposals may expose Google Search to hacking risks.
OnePlus exits North America and Europe.
San Francisco targets 'nudify' apps.

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Recent regulatory actions in the EU and tech market shifts drive these stories.

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Increased regulatory actions against tech giants in 2024.
Likely · Within months
OnePlus to focus on strengthening its market in China.
Very likely · Short term

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Will EU regulations effectively mitigate Google's security risks?
What's next for OnePlus in the global market?

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Wired

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Developing·3 hours ago

Google Expands Gemini Spark AI Assistant to More Paying Users

Google is expanding access to its Gemini Spark AI assistant, powered by Gemini 3.5, for paying Google AI Pro users in the US and Google AI Ultra users globally, excluding the EEA, Switzerland, UK, and Nigeria. Spark integrates with Workspace apps, enabling tasks like email prioritization, draft responses, and report creation.

Engadget

1 min read

Developing·7 hours ago

Amazon Requires Sellers to Label AI-Generated People in Product Images Following New York Law

Amazon now mandates third-party sellers to label product images and videos containing AI-generated people, a policy change prompted by a new New York law requiring transparency for "synthetic performers" in advertisements. The company will add an indicator to listings where applicable.

CNBC World

3 min read

Developing·8 hours ago

APEC Economies Advocate for State Oversight in Open-Source AI Development

The 21 APEC member economies, including the U.S. and China, issued the "Chengdu statement" on AI, supporting open-source development while emphasizing security, data protection, and intellectual property rights, signaling a move towards increased state oversight in the sector.

CNBC World

2 min read

Tech·9 hours ago

Tech & Policy Roundup: FDA Peptides, Meta's AI Ad, EU Fines Google, and More

An FDA panel endorsed unproven peptides, Meta's AI ad uses a song about the world ending, EU fines Google $1B for prioritizing its services, and more in tech and policy news.

Wired

3 min read

Developing·10 hours ago

Meta's "Optimistic" AI Ad Campaign Features Very Little AI, Amidst Past Controversies

Meta has launched an "optimistic" ad campaign to promote its AI efforts, aiming to counter dystopian views. However, the one-minute commercial features minimal actual AI, contrasting with Meta's recent layoffs, copyright lawsuits, and past controversies regarding AI chatbots.

Engadget

3 min read

Tech & EU, Social Media Bans, OnePlus Exit, & More

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