A jury on Wednesday found Big Tech giants Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark social media trial, awarding $3 million in compensation to a woman who argued the companies were to blame for her social media addiction. Why it matters: It is rare that social media giants are found liable for any harms people may face using their platforms, and the verdict in the Los Angeles trial could lead to more court losses, more lawsuits and potentially online safety legislation. What they're saying: "This verdict sends an unmistakable message that no company is above accountability when it comes to our children," the plaintiffs' counsel said in a statement. - "Top tech executives took the stand, and their own internal documents were put before a…
A jury on Wednesday found Big Tech giants Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark social media trial, awarding $3 million in compensation to a woman who argued the companies were to blame for her social media addiction. Why it matters: It is rare that social media giants are found liable for any harms people may face using their platforms, and the verdict in the Los Angeles trial could lead to more court losses, more lawsuits and potentially online safety legislation. What they're saying: "This verdict sends an unmistakable message that no company is above accountability when it comes to our children," the plaintiffs' counsel said in a statement. - "Top tech executives took the stand, and their own internal documents were put before a…Open
The U.S. will need a "whole new workforce" within the next two years to be competitive in the AI race, Meta President Dina Powell McCormick said Wednesday at Axios' AI+DC Summit. Why it matters: She says half a million electricians will be necessary to build the vast infrastructure needed in the U.S. alone. Driving the news: "We talk about it as the workforce of America because if you're competing on behalf of America, these are the real heroes that are building the very infrastructure that will help us win," McCormick told Axios' Mike Allen. - The recent elevation of McCormick, a prominent banking executive, reflects Meta's focus on new tech and dealmaking . Catch up quick: McCormick, a former Republican official, was tapped to join…
The U.S. will need a "whole new workforce" within the next two years to be competitive in the AI race, Meta President Dina Powell McCormick said Wednesday at Axios' AI+DC Summit. Why it matters: She says half a million electricians will be necessary to build the vast infrastructure needed in the U.S. alone. Driving the news: "We talk about it as the workforce of America because if you're competing on behalf of America, these are the real heroes that are building the very infrastructure that will help us win," McCormick told Axios' Mike Allen. - The recent elevation of McCormick, a prominent banking executive, reflects Meta's focus on new tech and dealmaking . Catch up quick: McCormick, a former Republican official, was tapped to join…Open
His comments came as the Iranians rejected a proposed 15-point peace agreement from the U.S. and responded with a 5-point plan that involved the payment of war reparations and guarantees of no further U.S. military incursions.
Biden White House made edits to draft CDC and FDA "communications plan" to increase booster uptake, that "downplayed the significance of the safety signal" from "moderately" to "slightly" elevated, investigations chair says.
Iran has already targeted the Gulf States, though it has primarily focused on American military infrastructure in the region and oil production facilities.
A walking, talking humanoid robot strolled side-by-side with first lady Melania Trump at the White House for the second day of her international technology summit.