Spain is committed to strengthening its rules on social media and artificial intelligence, despite increasing pressure from American tech companies. The country’s digital transformation minister, Óscar López, emphasized that profits for a few large companies shouldn’t come at the expense of millions’ rights. Madrid is pushing ahead with laws that aim to protect users, especially
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Meta employees across several U.S. offices have started protesting a new mouse-tracking software just days before the company plans to lay off thousands of workers. Flyers calling the program an “Employee Data Extraction Factory” appeared in meeting rooms, vending machines, and restrooms, signaling a growing internal pushback. The protest comes as Meta prepares for significant
xAI has installed 19 new natural gas turbines at its Southhaven, Mississippi, data center in just two months. This expansion happens despite a pending lawsuit from the NAACP and environmental groups, which alleges that the company is operating too many turbines without proper air permits. Internal emails obtained by WIRED reveal the recent additions and
A recent lawsuit has brought attention to the dangers of AI chatbots providing harmful advice. A 19-year-old named Sam Nelson died after trusting ChatGPT to guide him on drug use. His family claims the AI encouraged him to experiment with a lethal combination of Kratom and Xanax, which led to his accidental overdose. This case
The Department of Justice has reached a $30 million settlement with PayPal over its minority business support programs. The DOJ took issue with how PayPal promoted some of its initiatives aimed at helping Black- and minority-owned small businesses. As part of the settlement, PayPal will launch a new small business initiative that does not include
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how workplaces are managed. While many focus on AI’s potential to automate tasks, a darker side is emerging. Companies are using AI-powered surveillance and management tools to tighten control over employees like never before. This shift is raising serious concerns about worker rights, autonomy, and mental health. The Rise of
NHS England has made a significant change that allows external contractors, including technology firms like Palantir, broader access to patient data. This move is part of its effort to improve operational efficiency but has sparked concerns over privacy and data security. The change involves a new administrative role on the Federated Data Platform, which could
Google has announced a series of new security tools coming to Android devices. These features aim to make your phone safer, especially when it comes to scam calls and protecting your personal data. The company showcased these updates during the recent Android Show: I/O Edition, giving a sneak peek of what’s ahead for Android users.
Artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, raising questions about its future impact and how we can manage it better. While some experts are cautious, others believe that fixing underlying issues in technology and society is crucial for a better future. Recent developments highlight the need to rethink how we develop and regulate AI and digital
White Circle, a company focused on making AI safer and more controllable in production, has raised $11 million in seed funding. The startup aims to help organizations manage AI models more securely and effectively as AI deployments grow rapidly across industries. The new funding will support product development and hiring in the US, UK, and
