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Meta Must Pay $567 Million to New Mexico for Child Harm

A New Mexico court has mandated that Meta contribute $567 million to a fund designed to mitigate the mental health impacts allegedly caused by its social media platforms on children. This decision comes on the heels of a March...

Poland Enacts Mobile Phone Prohibition for Schools Nationwide

The Polish government has enacted significant changes to the Education Law, as President Karol Nawrocki has approved an amendment that will enforce a nationwide prohibition on mobile phones and other communication-enabled electronic devices in educational settings. This new rule,...

OpenAI Faces Lawsuit from Apple for Alleged AI Hardware Trade Secret Theft

Apple has initiated legal action against OpenAI, filing a lawsuit in a U.S. federal court that accuses the AI company of improperly using Apple’s confidential trade secrets. The allegations focus on sensitive information related to hardware development, manufacturing processes,...

UN: Unequal AI Access May Worsen Global Inequality Amid Rapid Growth

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the potential for artificial intelligence to exacerbate global inequality. The rapid development and expansion of AI technology, if controlled by only a few countries and corporations, could widen the existing...

Europe Risks Lagging in Global Tech Race, AI Experts Warn

A hypothetical scenario dubbed "Europe 2031" has ignited discussions about Europe's pace in the global artificial intelligence (AI) competition. This thought experiment envisions a future dominated by the US and China in AI advancements, while Europe lags due to...

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Meta Must Pay $567 Million to New Mexico for Child Harm

A New Mexico court has mandated that Meta contribute $567 million to a fund designed to mitigate the mental...