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Zuckerberg Downplays Cambridge Analytica Scandal in Old Remarks Resurfacing

A widely circulated quote attributed to Mark Zuckerberg suggests he characterized Cambridge Analytica's data practices as nothing unusual, implying similar data harvesting was common industry practice rather than a unique violation. The remark, dated to 2017, has resurfaced without full context around the original scandal that saw millions of Facebook users' data improperly obtained.

twitter.com · 2026-09-13

39 US Congressional Campaigns Disclosed OpenAI Payments This Cycle

Campaign finance filings reviewed by the Washington Post show 39 congressional candidates paid for OpenAI subscriptions, with some acknowledging use for advertising and message drafting despite OpenAI's rules barring political ad generation. Roughly 30 PACs and parties also reported OpenAI payments, led by the Republican National Committee at about $9,700.

politics.slashdot.org · 2026-09-06