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Pentagon Signs AI Contracts with Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, SpaceX, but Excludes Anthropic
The Department of Defense has secured AI deployment agreements with major tech firms including Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX, but notably did not include Anthropic amid disputes. This signals a significant step in military AI capabilities and geopolitical influence, with future collaboration outcomes to watch.
UK government plans to ban under-16s from social media, Starmer announces
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to potentially ban children under 16 from social media platforms. This move follows discussions with major tech companies and aims to strengthen online safety regulations.
Snap Inc. Fires 1,000 Employees Over AI Challenges and Cost Cuts
Multiple reports confirm Snapchat’s parent company, Snap Inc., is laying off around 1,000 employees due to difficulties related to AI development. The move appears part of a broader strategy to improve profitability amid technological and market pressures.
Meta and Google face landmark $6M damages in social media harm to minors cases
Courts in California and New Mexico have ordered Meta and Google to pay about $6 million for social media-related harm to minors, the first such liability ruling in the U.S. These cases highlight growing legal pressure on social media companies to address mental health concerns.