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Meta has reached an $18 billion settlement with attorneys general from 48 states resolving claims that its platforms harmed young users' mental health. The agreement includes new protections for minors, but the full payout is contingent on rivals TikTok and YouTube adopting comparable safety measures.
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to resolve a lawsuit brought by 29 U.S. states accusing it of deliberately designing Instagram and Facebook to be addictive to children while aware of the potential harms. The states also alleged Meta improperly collected data from minors without parental consent, violating federal children's privacy law. Meta is not admitting wrongdoing but avoids a jury trial by settling.
In a lengthy new blog post and media interviews, Bill Gates has shifted from AI optimism to alarm, warning that the technology could become either the greatest equalizer or the worst source of inequality in history. He told Semafor he's shocked others aren't as worried as he is, arguing AI's breadth means virtually no job will be untouched.
Apple has begun reaching out to customers whose M4 Mac mini orders were still backordered when the company unveiled new M6 and M5 Pro models. Those pending orders are being automatically switched to the newer chips while keeping the original price, with some buyers reporting earlier delivery dates and savings of up to $300.
Motorola has started pushing its stable Android 17 update, beginning with its flagship Signature series lineup, following the earlier beta testing phase. The update introduces a refreshed system UI, an upgraded Quick Settings menu, expanded cross-platform file sharing, device diagnostics tools, and new AI-driven anti-scam security features, alongside standard Android 17 additions like stackable widgets, themed icons, and notification summaries.
According to data reported to French telecom regulator Arcep as of December 31, 2025, fiber-to-the-home (FttH) networks now reach 94.9% of premises across France. The regulator's interactive map lets users check deployment status by commune and even by individual address when zoomed in at the neighborhood level.
OpenAI revealed its first custom AI chip, called Jalapeño, claiming it delivers industry-leading speed and efficiency for inference workloads. The chip, co-developed with Broadcom, is set to be deployed in OpenAI's own infrastructure by year-end, with two more generations already in development.
Google removed support for 32-bit apps from Android several years ago, breaking many older games. Developers behind an app called VPhoneOS have built a workaround using a virtual machine that runs Android 7 for free, letting users install and play old 32-bit titles like Wayward Souls and Bloons TD 5. Higher Android versions, 64-bit support, and ad removal are locked behind a paid VIP subscription.
Raspberry Pi has released an official step-by-step guide showing hobbyists how to build a cyberdeck—a custom, purpose-built computing device—using its own hardware. The reference build uses a Raspberry Pi 5, a 128GB Raspberry Pi Flash Drive, a 7-inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2, a Rii RK302 Bluetooth keyboard, and a Pelican-style case, with a power bank recommended over batteries for simpler wiring.
After trade talks collapsed, Canada announced tariffs of 25-50% on nearly 900 US goods, including toilet paper and tissue products, set to take effect September 8. This is retaliation for a 50% US tariff hike, and since Canada supplies $328 million worth of toilet paper to the US annually, prices are expected to climb on both sides of the border.
A workplace analysis outlines seven common leadership behaviors that gradually erode employee morale and push skilled workers to leave their jobs. Rather than a single bad incident, the piece argues these are repeated patterns—like poor communication, favoritism, or lack of recognition—that accumulate over time until employees decide to walk away.
Andrew Ng, founder of Coursera and a Stanford lecturer, analyzed over 10,000 job postings and interviewed AI experts, hiring managers and recruiters to compile a list of four core skills needed for AI development careers, including building AI applications with LLMs and agentic workflows, plus solid software engineering fundamentals. Some industry observers argue his list leans too heavily on technical building skills and overlooks other necessary competencies.