In a notable enforcement of the European Union’s privacy regulations, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been hit with a staggering fine of 91 million euros (approximately $101.5 million) for storing user passwords unprotected. This decision, handed down by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), underscores the serious repercussions of data mismanagement in the digital
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The efforts of Chinese regulators to craft a cohesive framework for artificial intelligence (AI) are both ambitious and reflective of global trends, particularly those initiated by the European Union’s AI Act. Jeffrey Ding, an assistant professor at George Washington University, posits that China’s interest in the EU’s guidelines highlights a broader strategy of adopting international
The evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) necessitates robust frameworks for ethical governance. Recognizing this, Snapchat has taken a significant step by signing the European Union’s (EU) AI Pact, joining the ranks of prominent tech organizations like OpenAI and Google. This voluntary commitment is a precursor to the full implementation of the EU’s forthcoming AI
In a significant legal turn, American Eagle Outfitters has initiated a lawsuit against e-commerce titan Amazon, claiming infringement of its cherished trademarks associated with the Aerie clothing line. The heart of the matter lies in accusations that Amazon has unlawfully utilized branding elements from the Aerie and Offline by Aerie lines, misleading consumers to believe
Nantucket islanders are embroiled in a legal battle that underscores the struggle between renewable energy initiatives and environmental conservation. The community group, ACK For Whales, has filed a petition urging the Supreme Court to hear their appeal regarding a controversial court ruling that permitted the rapid approval of offshore wind projects without sufficient consideration of
The cryptocurrency world was shaken to its core by the fall of FTX, a once-prominent exchange valued at a staggering $32 billion. Central to this saga was Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, a hedge fund closely tied to FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. When FTX collapsed, it triggered a legal avalanche that
In an endeavor to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has launched a groundbreaking multilingual dataset known as the Multilingual Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMMLU). This significant resource evaluates the performance of language models across a variety of languages, including Arabic, Swahili, Bengali, and Yoruba. The release was made available on Hugging Face, a
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has unveiled its “Responsible Business Practices Report,” a comprehensive document that spans various critical dimensions of its operations and future goals. This report does not just focus on statistics and financial outcomes; it delves into the ethical implications of technology, and how the company aims to
In an unprecedented development within the dynamic landscape of social media regulation, platform X—formerly known as Twitter—has taken significant steps to appoint a legal representative in Brazil. However, this move does not signal a complete resolution to its ongoing issues with the Brazilian judiciary. The honorable Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes declared that the
The ongoing antitrust trial against Google represents a critical moment in the discussion surrounding monopolistic practices in the fast-evolving digital landscape. As federal prosecutors make their case that Google has established an illegal monopoly over online advertising technology, Google’s defense seeks to illustrate that the digital ad market is not only competitive but also intricately