Meta researcher warned of 500K child exploitation cases daily on Facebook and Instagram platforms
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
Discord rolls out new safety features: What to know
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Elon Musk’s X office raided in Paris
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Tech recession or transition? WA businesses hope to weather layoffs
As tech layoffs hit the Puget Sound region, the question lingers of whether we're in tech recession or a tech transition.
As tech layoffs hit the Puget Sound region, the question lingers of whether we're in tech recession or a tech transition.
Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Social media superfan celebrates Seattle sports
A woman with green hair went viral for standing behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba as he hugged his mom at the NFC championship game. That's Seattle influencer and content creator Kayce Kirihara, known by hundreds of thousands as "Infamous Kayce," a diehard Seattle sports fan with backstage access many can only dream of having.
A woman with green hair went viral for standing behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba as he hugged his mom at the NFC championship game. That's Seattle influencer and content creator Kayce Kirihara, known by hundreds of thousands as "Infamous Kayce," a diehard Seattle sports fan with backstage access many can only dream of having.
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Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
WA bill aims to regulate AI chatbots, youth interactions
One quarter through the Washington legislative session, and for some lawmakers, AI regulation is top of mind. One bill specifically deals with the relationships that many minors are forming with AI chatbots.
One quarter through the Washington legislative session, and for some lawmakers, AI regulation is top of mind. One bill specifically deals with the relationships that many minors are forming with AI chatbots.
Meta, Google faces social media addiction trial
Three of the biggest tech organizations face a major trial this week over allegations that their social media platforms intentionally addict and hurt children.
Three of the biggest tech organizations face a major trial this week over allegations that their social media platforms intentionally addict and hurt children.
Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
TikTok strikes deal to create US entity
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
Microsoft says issue impacting several services has been restored after thousands reported outage
Microsoft said it was investigating an issue that was impacting multiple 365 services, including Outlook, Defender and Purview, on Thursday.
Microsoft said it was investigating an issue that was impacting multiple 365 services, including Outlook, Defender and Purview, on Thursday.
New screen time recommendations for kids
Big changes are coming to long-standing recommendations about how much screen time is healthy for kids.
Big changes are coming to long-standing recommendations about how much screen time is healthy for kids.
Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here's what to know
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Caught on camera: Brightline train crushes delivery robot stuck on tracks in Miami
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
Verizon outage: Issue resolved after thousands of customers reported losing signal
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
WA bill would regulate high-risk AI systems
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."