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Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Over Youth Mental Health Crisis
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund to address its role in the state’s youth mental health crisis. The ruling mandates that the company improve its age-assurance and reporting tools for underage users, though it does not require changes to recommendation algorithms or end-to-end encryption. Meta has expressed disagreement with the decision and intends to appeal.
Read More: CNBC
Europe Moves IRIS² Satellite Network Toward Full Deployment
The European Commission has advanced its IRIS² satellite broadband project to full-scale deployment following agreements with manufacturers and the European Space Agency. The project will feature a constellation of 348 satellites designed to provide secure, reliable connectivity for critical government operations and emergency services starting in 2029, with potential future availability for businesses and citizens in underserved regions.
Read More: Engadget
Alibaba Plans Revenue Sharing for High-Earning Qwen Users
Alibaba is preparing to introduce a revenue-sharing requirement for high-earning users of its upcoming open-source Qwen model, mirroring a strategy recently adopted by Chinese AI startup Moonshot. This shift indicates that major Chinese AI firms are moving toward standardized monetization models for their open-source offerings as they compete to capture market share from closed-source U.S. developers like OpenAI and Google
Read More: Reuters
Suno Adds Watermarking to Combat AI-Generated Music
Suno is implementing new audio watermarking and usage policies, announced by CEO Mikey Shulman, to align with industry standards and counter “AI slop” on platforms like Spotify. These initiatives utilize durable, invisible waveform codes to identify AI-generated tracks, aiming to position the company as a tool for artistic support rather than a replacement for human creativity. In the face of significant pressure from the music industry, it remains uncertain if these actions will resolve its legal challenges or the issue of unlabeled AI music.
Read More: Ars Technica
SK Hynix Invests $38.1 Billion in New AI Memory Chip Facilities
SK Hynix is investing $38.1 billion to build two new memory chip facilities in South Korea to address the explosive demand for AI-related memory. With production scheduled for 2029, these facilities will focus on high-profit HBM, DRAM, and NAND chips for data centers. This move underscores the industry’s prioritization of AI demand, which analysts expect will keep consumer memory prices high for years to come.
Read More: Engadget
OpenAI Reportedly Developing a $400 AI Smart Speaker
OpenAI is developing a premium, “donut-shaped” AI smart speaker in collaboration with Jony Ive’s design studio, LoveFrom, with a projected 2027 release and an estimated price point of $300 to $400. While the device aims to integrate ChatGPT more deeply into users’ lives, its success remains uncertain given the historically low profitability of smart speakers and ongoing legal challenges from Apple regarding alleged trade secret theft, which OpenAI denies.
Read More: TechCrunch
Google Open-Sources AI Model for Earlier Hurricane Warnings
Google DeepMind and Research teams, in collaboration with international weather agencies, have open-sourced “WeatherNext,” an AI model designed to enhance cyclone prediction by simultaneously analyzing global atmospheric currents and local thermodynamic processes. By training on 20 terabytes of data, the model can generate 15-day forecasts in under a minute on a TPU, offering forecasters a powerful tool to assess storm intensity and path. This development builds on Google’s broader AI initiatives, which include previous research into flash flood prediction.
Read More: Engadget
FCC Moves to Eliminate U.S. TV Ownership Cap
The FCC voted 2–1 to replace the National Television Ownership Rule, which capped a single owner’s reach at 39% of U.S. TV households, with case-by-case reviews. FCC Chair Brendan Carr states this will help local broadcasters compete with streaming and boost local news, but critics and dissenting Commissioner Anna Gomez argue the FCC lacks statutory authority to override a congressional limit. Opponents, including Free Press, warn the decision will spark unprecedented media consolidation, cut journalism jobs, and benefit large conglomerates over community programming.
Read More: Ars Technica
OpenAI Removes Text Limits for Free and Go ChatGPT Users
OpenAI is removing text-based rate limits for ChatGPT Free and Go accounts, replacing the default GPT-5.5 Instant model with the more capable GPT-5.6 Luna, which includes a new “Think” feature. While file, image, and voice usage remains subject to limits, this update signifies a major efficiency breakthrough for the company. Additionally, Plus and Pro subscribers gain access to an optimized GPT-5.6 Sol model, now featuring improved conversational focus and a new adjustable “thought” slider to better tailor response depth.
Read More: Engadget
Apple Fixes Critical macOS Screen Sharing Vulnerability
Apple has released critical security updates for macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe to address a serious Screen Sharing vulnerability (CVE-2026-65400). This flaw could have allowed an unauthorized attacker on the network to bypass authentication and remotely access a user’s Mac, potentially enabling them to view the screen or control apps and files. While there is no evidence the bug was exploited in the wild, the severity of the potential impact makes installing the updates highly recommended for all users.
Read More: 9to5Mac