Duolingo faces class-action lawsuit claiming AI initiatives and constant ads hinder user growth
The well-known language-learning platform, Duolingo, is currently facing a class-action lawsuit. The complaint alleges that the company’s executives misled investors regarding their monetization strategies and artificial intelligence initiatives, which reportedly alienated some users. Those who purchased Duolingo shares between May 2, 2025, and February 26, 2026, are qualified to join the lawsuit initiated by Levi […]
Meta faces a $25 billion fine for its handling of Facebook user data.
Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay a hefty sum of $25 billion by a New Mexico jury, which found that the company had misled Facebook users regarding its management of personal data and other practices related to the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal. The decision came from New Mexico Judge Francis Mathew on Wednesday, after […]
Claude AI agent takes advantage of gym booking API vulnerability to eliminate waitlist user.
Booking a gym class might seem like a routine task that you could easily pass off to an AI assistant. But when Andrew Bird, who leads AI initiatives at an Australian software firm, decided to use one for that purpose, things took an unexpected turn. His AI assistant managed to navigate around the gym’s booking […]
Spotify introduces a new label to identify AI-generated content after receiving user feedback.
Spotify Takes a Stand Against AI “Artists” Spotify is officially setting boundaries in response to the increasing presence of AI-generated music. On Tuesday, the streaming giant announced that starting in mid-September, it will begin labeling accounts that create AI-generated music as “AI personas.” This label will distinguish these profiles within the app and in search […]
TikTok user raised worries about security at Seattle Center food festival a day before the shooting that resulted in three deaths.
A content creator from Washington expressed surprise at the security measures—or lack thereof—at the Bite of Seattle food festival. This came just a day after a mass shooting resulted in three fatalities at the event. The TikTok user, known as Leebo, posted a video stating that there were no inspections or checks at the entrance […]
Toyota faces lawsuit for alleged user tracking after cookie rejection
Toyota Faces Lawsuit Over Online Tracking Practices Toyota has become the latest company to be sued concerning its use of online tracking technologies, commonly known as cookies. This situation showcases the increasing legal challenges that businesses face when they rely on digital marketing and consumer data. A class action lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles […]
xAI takes legal action against Grok user for creating sexual deepfakes
xAI Sues Man for Allegedly Misusing AI System Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against a South Carolina man, accused of exploiting its AI system, Grok, to create materials that involve the sexual abuse of minors. This legal action follows the man’s earlier arrest on allegations related to such abuses earlier […]
Netflix is watching children and selling user information: Texas Attorney General’s lawsuit
Texas Files Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Allegations of Data Misuse On Monday, Texas announced it is suing Netflix, claiming the streaming giant is engaging in spying on children and other consumers. The lawsuit accuses Netflix of collecting user data without consent and creating an addictive environment on its platform. The state asserts that Netflix has […]
Microsoft has finally addressed a persistent user complaint about Windows after 25 years.
New Windows Update Offers More Control for Users Windows PC users can finally see some long-awaited changes, courtesy of Microsoft. Recently, the Windows Insider blog announced that updates are being rolled out to address issues that have bothered users for over 25 years. The blog post mentioned that the main focus of these updates is […]
OpenAI falls short of revenue and new user targets before significant IPO, according to report.
A report indicates that OpenAI has fallen short of its internal revenue and user growth targets just ahead of its anticipated IPO later this year, leading to concerns about whether it can balance its substantial AI-related expenditures. On Tuesday, shares of technology firms Oracle and SoftBank dropped 3.4% and 11.3%, respectively, as this report rekindled […]