EU says TikTok must disable addictive features like infinite scroll

The European Commission says TikTok’s endless scrolling and automatic features harm users, especially young people, and wants changes made fast. EU says TikTok must disable addictive features like infinite scroll Barcelona: The European Commission said TikTok’s app tricks people into using it too much. The Commission found that TikTok’s tools like infinite scroll and constant … Read more

How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China

Apple’s iPhone sales surged 38% in China, driven by a new affordable model and government subsidies after 18 months of decline. How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China Beijing: Apple’s business in China is thriving again. The tech giant said its China revenue grew 38 percent last quarter. This growth came after 18 months … Read more

Hollywood’s AI Fatigue Curdles Box Office

AI-themed movies flopped this year as audiences grow tired of computer and machine plots despite their initial hype. Hollywood’s AI Fatigue Curdles Box Office Hollywood: Many movies about smart computers have failed this year. People are getting tired of seeing robots and AI in films. Big films like M3GAN did well at first. But its … Read more

OpenAI Faces Backlash Over Plans to Retire Processing

OpenAI’s decision to retire an older AI model has sparked protests from users who formed deep emotional connections with their chatbot companions. OpenAI Faces Backlash Over Plans to Retire Processing San Francisco: OpenAI plans to retire several older AI models including GPT-4o by February 13. This decision has caused thousands of users to protest online … Read more

Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children

South Carolina measles outbreak reaches 876 cases, causing brain swelling in children amid declining vaccination rates nationwide. Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children Columbia: South Carolina doctors are seeing very sick children with measles. Some are getting swelling in their brains. This is a serious problem called encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LYE-tis). Encephalitis … Read more

Secondary sales shift from founder windfalls to employee-retention tools

Recent startup secondary sales are helping employees cash out stock, shifting from 2021’s founder-focused cashouts to improve hiring and retention. Secondary sales shift from founder windfalls to employee-retention tools San Francisco: In May, AI sales startup Clay let most workers sell some of their shares at a $1.5 billion value. This type of deal is … Read more