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Eight states sue OpenAI over child safety risks
Iowa, Nebraska and six other states filed coordinated lawsuits against OpenAI, claiming the company misled customers about AI safety and endangered children.
Engadget · 1m
FTC Cases Scrutinize Digital Business Promises
Digital businesses face FTC penalties for broken promises on pricing, subscriptions, and access.
Pymnts · 1m
Florida and three states sue TP-Link over China ties and router security
Four Republican attorneys general allege the router maker lied about its connections to China and the risks of state-sponsored hacking, as the company remains blocked from selling new models in the US.
Ars Technica · 2m
How to beat surveillance pricing
Companies use your data to charge you more. Here's what to know and how to fight back.
WIRED · 3m
Connecticut AI and Privacy Rules Take Effect
Connecticut's new AI and data privacy laws go live Thursday, requiring businesses to update compliance practices.
Pymnts · 1m
New York City Click to Cancel Rule Takes Effect
New York City’s first municipal click-to-cancel rule for streaming subscriptions takes effect, requiring easy cancellation methods.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m
What makes a Mini LED TV actually mini?
TCL sues Samsung for calling budget TVs Mini LED when they lack the technology that defines the category.
Ars Technica · 3m
Smart home graveyard is getting crowded
June Oven's shutdown joins a growing list of connected devices killed by their makers, leaving users with expensive paperweights.
The Verge · 4m
State Bank Regulators Release AI Oversight Guide
State examiners now have a framework to assess AI use in banks and FinTech companies.
Pymnts · 1m
AI Scanners Flag Rental Car Damage
Rental car AI scanners charge renters for small dents and scrapes.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Digital wallets face new security rules
As digital wallets scale up, AI-powered fraud and weak onboarding processes are forcing companies to rethink consumer protection.
Pymnts · 1m
Shop Smart: How to Avoid Scams and Mid Products on Amazon
Amazon's 50,000+ versions of any product make it easy to get scammed. Here's how to spot fakes, fake discounts, and sketchy sellers.
WIRED · 4m
New York sues Polymarket over illegal gambling
New York is taking on a prediction market platform it says is gambling in disguise, defying the Trump administration's support for the industry.
Ars Technica · 2m · 6 views
Paxton forces Sprouts to stop misting produce with pesticides
Texas attorney general reaches settlement banning synthetic antimicrobial pesticide ProduceMaxx from all Sprouts locations nationwide.
Dallas Express · 1m
iPhone owners can claim $250M from Apple Siri settlement
Apple is paying out for promising AI features that didn't arrive on time with the iPhone 16.
The Verge · 1m
The fee-only revolution that changed financial advice
How one simple idea about transparency transformed the way advisors work with clients.
Kiplinger · 2m
Your TV is spying on you. Here's how to fight back.
Every TV manufacturer tracks your viewing habits and sells the data. Here's what's happening and what you can do about it.
The Verge · 3m
The right to repair is finally winning
From YouTube to legislation, ownership advocates are fighting back against companies that lock down devices and force subscriptions.
WIRED · 1m · 5 views
India's telecom regulator cracks down on spam calls
TRAI introduces AI detection, automated call rules, and new penalties to fight the escalating spam crisis.
The Economic Times · 1m
AI scams are hitting your family, not just banks
The FBI logged $893 million in AI-linked fraud losses last year, and most of it starts with a phone call.
The Conversation · 3m
VapoCept: what the label actually shows
A brain supplement with countdown timers and emotional ads, checked against its label, its facility, and its refund policy.
Wellbeing Magazine · 4m
FCC to Grade Phone Companies on Robocall Blocking
A new proposed FCC scorecard will rate phone carriers on how effectively they block illegal spam calls.
Ars Technica · 1m