When Brandon Fishman, the owner of VitaCup brand, decided to run a discount on his vitamin-infused coffee during Target’s weeklong deals event, he did not anticipate the negative impact it would have on his business on Amazon. The availability of his product on Target for a lower price compared to Amazon led to a significant
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In recent times, the spread of disinformation and fake news has become a major concern, with the latest example being a piece of Russian propaganda about Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s wife purchasing a Bugatti car with American aid money. The story originated from an unknown French website but quickly gained traction on social media platforms
Cybercrime gangs have been hit hard this year by global police operations, resulting in some prominent groups, such as LockBit, being taken down. LockBit was known for developing malicious software that allowed criminals to execute ransomware attacks, causing chaos for governments, businesses, and public services. Victims have paid substantial amounts in untraceable cryptocurrencies to these
Fashion trends in Asia-Pacific are rapidly evolving, with Generation Z leading the way towards a new era of digital consumerism. Unlike past generations who relied on department stores and shopping malls for their fashion inspirations, Gen Z is turning to idols and influencers on social media platforms like TikTok for the latest trends. According to
Recently, Facebook and Instagram advertisers were hit with a new fee that requires them to pay an extra 30% when purchasing ads through an iOS device. This change, which was first introduced to U.S. advertisers in February, is now being expanded to all advertisers worldwide. The fee goes directly to Apple, and if advertisers want
Amazon’s cloud division is currently conducting an investigation into Perplexity AI for potential violations of Amazon Web Services rules. The issue at hand revolves around allegations that the AI search startup has been scraping websites, despite attempts made by these websites to prevent such actions. This investigation brings to light important questions regarding the ethical
European Union regulators have recently declared that Apple has violated new tech rules by not allowing customers of its App Store to be directed to alternatives. This breach of rules falls under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to regulate the power of Big Tech companies like Apple, Alphabet, and Meta. The focus of
In today’s world, as travelers are eager to book their much-awaited summer vacations, the potential threat of AI-powered scams looms larger than ever. Marnie Wilking, the Chief Information Security Officer at Booking.com, has raised concerns about the significant increase in phishing scams, particularly due to the advancements in generative AI technology. This surge in cyber
The conflict between artificial intelligence (AI) and the media has taken a new turn as major Danish newspapers and TV stations are considering legal action against OpenAI for allegedly using their content to train its models. The Danish Press Publications’ Collective Management Organization (DPCMO), representing 99 percent of Danish media outlets, is demanding compensation for
The recent report by Human Rights Watch sheds light on the disturbing practice of using images and personal details of children from Brazil without their knowledge or consent to train AI models. The images have been scraped from various sources, including mommy blogs, personal websites, and YouTube videos. This blatant violation of privacy raises serious