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A new report scrutinizes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's alleged disregard for the consequences of AI, fueling broader concerns about unchecked power in Big Tech. Critics warn that a lack of empathy and introspection among AI leaders poses risks to jobs, democracy, and humanity itself, calling for urgent regulation and democratic input.
A landmark ruling against Meta and Google, comparing the situation to the "Big Tobacco" era, found the tech giants negligent in designing addictive platforms. The case highlights concerns over child exploitation and calls for government action, including repealing Section 230.
Big Tech faces mounting legal pressure following jury verdicts holding Meta and YouTube liable for teen mental health impacts. Experts see this as "karma" and a turning point, with potential for billions in damages and significant changes to industry practices.
A recent jury decision found Meta and Google negligent for designing harmful social media platforms for young users. This ruling, which sidestepped key legal protections like Section 230 by focusing on product design, could be a major turning point for Big Tech.
A California jury has found Meta and Google liable for addicting children and harming their health, awarding $6 million in damages. This landmark verdict, drawing parallels to Big Tobacco lawsuits, signals a potential shift in Big Tech accountability and is spurring calls for legislative action.
A New Mexico jury has found Meta's platforms harmful to children, imposing a $375 million penalty. This verdict, alongside a similar ongoing trial against Meta and Google in California concerning addictive platform design, signals a potential turning point in the legal and public scrutiny of big tech companies and their impact on youth mental health.
President Trump met with leaders from Google, Amazon, Meta, and other tech giants to address rising electricity costs driven by energy-intensive data centers. The meeting, held weeks before the midterm elections, aimed to formalize a pledge to protect consumers from increased energy expenses.
Big Tech's aggressive acquisition of land is transforming rural America, displacing farmers and straining resources. Data centers consume vast amounts of water and energy, while offering minimal local employment and demanding significant tax breaks, leaving communities questioning the true cost of technological progress.
A new consumer campaign, 'Resist and Unsubscribe,' urges individuals to cancel subscriptions to tech platforms perceived as enabling problematic policies. Professor Scott Galloway highlights consumer non-participation as a powerful tool to pressure big tech and influence markets, drawing parallels to historical economic protests. The movement also sparks discussion on broader structural reforms needed to address concentrated power.
