Microsoft President Brad Smith said that only a few AI deepfakes target EU elections. But this shouldn't be celebrated as a victory yet.
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X to Allow Porn, Consensual Adult Content, Legitimizing Twitter’s Earlier Policy
X officially allowed people to show consensual adult content as long as they are labeled as such. This photograph taken on March 7, 2024 in Nantes, shows logos of US social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Warren Buffett's PacifiCorp Reaches $178 Million Settlement Over 2020 Oregon Wildfires
PacifiCorp, a utility owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, agreed to pay $178 million to settle claims by 403 plaintiffs related to two Oregon wildfires in 2020, bringing the total settled claims to nearly 1,500.
New York Set to Ban Social Media Algorithms for Youth Without Parental Consent
New York plans to ban social media companies from using algorithms to control content for youth without parental consent, addressing concerns about the platforms' impact on mental health.
‘Just Cause’ Developer Avalanche Closes 2 Studios, Cuts 50 Jobs
Avalanche Studios Group, the developers of the game franchise “Just Cause,” announced that they would be closing down its New York and Montreal studios and letting go of 50 of its staff.
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Paramount and Skydance agreed on their merger terms. Will Shari Redstone approve the M&A deal? Here are the latest details.
FDA posted a recall notice confirming the mass recall of Fresh Start Produce Sales cucumbers, which could be contaminated with salmonella.
Toyota and Mazda halt vehicle shipments amid Japan's widening auto safety scandal due to irregularities in safety test data, leading to suspension of shipments by other automakers and potential repercussions.
Tesla stands firm in support of Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation plan despite criticism from shareholders calling it "excessive."
A technical glitch at the NYSE on June 3 caused Berkshire Hathaway's A-class shares to plummet nearly 100%, prompting a trading halt alongside Barrick Gold and Nuscale Power while the exchange investigates.
In 2023, the average CEO compensation for S&P 500 companies surged to $16.3 million, up 12.6%, while private-sector workers saw only a 4.1% rise, showing a concerning wide gap between executive pay and worker earnings.
Half a million people faced delayed Child Benefit payments on June 3 due to a technical glitch at HMRC, sparking social media complaints and concerns over financial strain.
Mexican assets plummeted on Monday after Claudia Sheinbaum's landslide victory and substantial congressional majority raised fears of anti-market reforms, with the peso falling 4% before partially recovering.
Spotify announced a price increase for its US premium plans to boost profitability and invest in new features, with individual plans rising from $10.99 to $11.99 monthly.
