Cybercrime losses reach $21 billion as AI scams rise

Cybercrime losses reach $21 billion as AI scams rise

Expert provides ways to protect finances from cyber threats Cybercrime inflicted nearly $21 billion in losses last year, and Kurt Knutsson has issued a warning about the rise of increasingly sophisticated AI scams. In a recent appearance on a weekend news show, he unpacked FBI data revealing that investment fraud alone accounted for $8.65 billion […]

Nvidia acquires AI company Hugging Face for an impressive $13 billion

Nvidia acquires AI company Hugging Face for an impressive $13 billion

Nvidia is set to purchase Hugging Face, a popular developer platform, for approximately $12.93 billion. This move comes as the tech giant looks to enhance its stake in the thriving market for open-source models, which can compete with those from OpenAI and Anthropic at more affordable prices. This acquisition represents one of Nvidia’s largest deals […]

Meta criticizes YouTube and TikTok following significant $18 billion settlement

Meta criticizes YouTube and TikTok following significant $18 billion settlement

Meta has reached a groundbreaking $18 billion settlement over a federal lawsuit claiming it contributed to a mental health crisis among teens. However, a significant condition is tied to the deal: for Meta to pay the full amount, its main competitors, TikTok and YouTube, must also implement the same safety measures in their apps. Under […]

Meta Agrees to Pay $17 Billion for Damage to Children on Social Media

Meta Agrees to Pay $17 Billion for Damage to Children on Social Media

Meta has agreed to settle a multi-state lawsuit concerning claims of child addiction to social media, reportedly reaching a $17 billion deal with California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey. This agreement, reported by Axios, puts an end to a broader $1.4 trillion lawsuit as Meta commits to limiting users under 18 to two hours of […]

Meta will pay $17.1 billion to resolve child claims related to Facebook and Instagram.

Meta plans to cut 8,000 jobs as it shifts focus to AI investments

Meta’s Settlement on Teen Safety Attorney Mark Lanier has discussed a significant settlement reached by Meta regarding social media safety, emphasizing the new protective measures aimed at safeguarding children on platforms like Instagram. Meta has agreed to a settlement that could total $17.1 billion, along with implementing restrictions on teenage accounts. This decision comes in […]