AI could pose 'existential' risk to humanity, UN rights chief warns
The UN human rights chief warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity.
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The UN human rights chief warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity.
Tensions rise as the European Commission fines Google €890 million, prompting threats of U.S. trade investigations into EU practices.
President Trump has announced a new investigation into European Union trade practices following recent antitrust fines levied against Google.
The European Commission has imposed a record-breaking €550 million fine on AliExpress for the sale of illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products.
Local opposition and regulatory pauses are challenging the expansion of AI data centers across the United States.
Meta is challenging a jury verdict holding the company responsible for social media addiction among young users.
Meta’s AI glasses spark privacy debates as recording tech evolves beyond visual capture
Teen plaintiff who won lawsuits against Meta and Google prepares to share her legal battle in public
A US judge has cleared the path for a high-stakes trial regarding allegations that Meta's platforms are designed to addict children.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple’s appeal regarding a contempt ruling connected to its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games.
Amazon faces legal action in Australia over Prime Video advertising and a separate US settlement regarding identity theft support.