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First US trial against TikTok to test claims platform fueled teen mental health crisis

First US trial against TikTok to test claims platform fueled teen mental health crisis

By Diana Novak Jones Sept 25 (Reuters) - An Alabama jury will hear the state's claims that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young users and misled consumers about its safety, in the first case against the company to reach trial in the sweeping litigation

TikTok settles with Alabama ahead of trial over teen mental health harms

TikTok settles with Alabama ahead of trial over teen mental health harms

By Diana Novak Jones Sept 25 (Reuters) - Alabama said on Friday it had reached a settlement with TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, days before a scheduled trial over allegations that they made the platform addictive and misled consumers about its safety, marking TikTok's first

TikTok settles lawsuit with Alabama for at least $100 million, will implement safety features

TikTok settles lawsuit with Alabama for at least $100 million, will implement safety features

TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and implement safety features for teens as part of a settlement that resolved an impending trial

Meta misled consumers in case over Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico jury says

Meta misled consumers in case over Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico jury says

By Diana Novak Jones Sept 25 (Reuters) - A jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico, found on Friday that Meta Platforms misled the state's residents, in a case stemming from allegations that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica, which had worked on Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, obtained

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

President Donald Trump has vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground districts in the final sprint to November’s midterm elections

Meta misled users about Facebook data practices, New Mexico jury finds

Meta misled users about Facebook data practices, New Mexico jury finds

By Diana Novak Jones Sept 25 (Reuters) - A jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico, found on Friday that Meta Platforms misled the state's residents in a case arising from allegations that a political consulting firm involved in Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign obtained data from millions of Facebook

Hank Williams Battled Chronic Back Pain as His Music Career Soared

Hank Williams Battled Chronic Back Pain as His Music Career Soared

Hank Williams' life was a complex tapestry woven with immense musical talent and profound personal struggles. His career, which saw him rise to bec...

Tech and Media Leaders Attend White House State Dinner Honoring China's President

Tech and Media Leaders Attend White House State Dinner Honoring China's President

A state dinner was hosted by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House, honoring China's President Xi Jinping. The event saw a significant presence of corporate leaders from the technology and media sectors, alongside Fox News hosts. Notable attendees included Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who was seated at the head table with President Trump and President Xi. Other prominent figures from the tech industry present were Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Apple's Tim Cook, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, OpenAI president Greg Brockman, Google co-founder Sergey Brin and CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and TikTok investor Jeff Yass. From the media world, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison attended, shortly after his company reached a settlement for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Fox News was represented by hosts Jesse Watters and Laura Ingraham, and anchor Bret Baier. The dinner also included various other CEOs from finance, manuf...

FTC chair suggests AI developers should be liable for conduct of agents

FTC chair suggests AI developers should be liable for conduct of agents

By Jody Godoy AUSTIN, Sept 25 (Reuters) - US Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said on Friday he would resist describing AI agents as autonomous actors that "break loose" with "wills and desires of their own," suggesting the developers who instruct agents would be the ones liable for

California Enacts Law Restricting Social Media Features for Users Under 16

California Enacts Law Restricting Social Media Features for Users Under 16

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1709 into law, making California the first state to prohibit social media platforms from offering certain 'addictive' features to users under the age of 16. Authored by Assembly Member Josh Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, this new legislation targets features such as autoplay and algorithmic feeds that are based on user history and profiles. The law does not ban minors under 16 from accessing social media entirely but restricts their exposure to these engagement-maximizing functionalities. To oversee its implementation and enforcement, an e-Safety Advisory Commission will be established within the California Attorney General’s office. This move by California follows similar actions taken by other countries, including Australia, which has set a minimum age of 16 for all social media accounts, and France, which banned social media for children under 15. The legislation aims to mitigate the proven harms of social media overuse among minors, as highlighted by ...

Just how many billionaires were at state dinner with Trump and Xi?

Just how many billionaires were at state dinner with Trump and Xi?

Trump's state dinner companions have an estimated combined net worth of $2.4 trillion. Here's who they are and the companies they lead.

Boston Properties Seeks Corporate Real Estate Manager in Cambridge, MA Amidst Regional Development

Boston Properties Seeks Corporate Real Estate Manager in Cambridge, MA Amidst Regional Development

Boston Properties Seeks Corporate Real Estate Manager in Cambridge, MA Amidst Regional Development