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EU Commission Requests Information from YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok on Algorithm Usage
 |  Oct 2, 2024

The EU’s European Commission has officially sought information from YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok regarding the algorithms they use to recommend content to users, raising concerns about their role in amplifying…

Novelist Sues Meta Over AI Use of Books
 |  Oct 2, 2024

Novelist Christopher Farnsworth has filed a class-action copyright lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging the tech company used his works and others without permission to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems.…

Malaysia Announces National Cloud Policy and AI Regulations
 |  Oct 1, 2024

Malaysia is set to launch a national cloud policy and introduce regulations aimed at fostering the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Tuesday, according to…

New Illinois Lawsuit Questions Real Estate Algorithm Pricing
 |  Oct 1, 2024

Illinois homebuyers have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against three national real estate brokerages—Equity Real Estate, HomeSmart International, and Fathom Realty—accusing them of collusion and anti-competitive behavior. According to Real Deal, this…

South Korea Urged to Strengthen Big Tech Data Privacy Laws
 |  Oct 1, 2024

As South Korea continues to advance its tightly interconnected broadband and mobile networks, the country’s approach to online privacy protection lags behind global standards. Despite being a tech-savvy nation, it…

Senators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare
 |  Oct 1, 2024

In a significant move to enhance cybersecurity across the healthcare sector, Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) have introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act. According to…

Epic Games Files Fresh Antitrust Lawsuit Targeting Google and Samsung
 |  Sep 30, 2024

Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, has filed another antitrust lawsuit against Google, this time adding Samsung to the legal battle. According to The Verge, the gaming giant is accusing…

EU Assembles AI Experts to Shape Regulatory Framework
 |  Sep 30, 2024

The European Union has appointed a select group of experts to help businesses navigate the complexities of forthcoming AI regulations. This initiative comes as the European Commission prepares for its…

Oasis Ticket Price Surge Sparks Urgent Calls for Dynamic Pricing Reform
 |  Sep 29, 2024

Kerry Fine Gael MEP has voiced urgent concerns over the practice of dynamic pricing in ticket sales, a system where prices fluctuate in real-time based on demand. This plea follows…

Meta Fined by EU for Data Protection Breach
 |  Sep 29, 2024

The European Union’s leading privacy watchdog has imposed a €91 million ($101.5 million) fine on Meta (META.O) for inadvertently storing some users’ passwords in an unencrypted format. According to a…

FTC Cracks Down on Five Companies for Misuse of Artificial Intelligence
 |  Sep 25, 2024

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against five companies for allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) in deceptive and unfair ways, according to Reuters. The cases reflect growing regulatory…

Meta, Ericsson Lead Industry Push for Cohesive AI Rules in Europe
 |  Sep 24, 2024

In an open letter coordinated by Meta and endorsed by Ericsson, SAP, Spotify, and 56 other companies, leading tech firms have called on the European Union (EU) to create a…

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