US lawmakers are advocating for a ban on DeepSeek after security researchers discovered the app transferring user data to a Chinese state-owned company. The app, which gained sudden popularity for its advanced performance, is raising alarm similar to the concerns that surrounded TikTok. While many American tech companies, including OpenAI and Google, charge for similar […]
California’s Ban on Addictive Feeds for Minors Gets Court Approval: What This Means for Social Media
Late Tuesday evening, a federal judge dismissed tech lobbying group NetChoice’s attempt to block California’s new law, SB 976, which restricts companies from providing "addictive feeds" to minors. This ruling means that starting Wednesday, companies cannot serve addictive content to California users they identify as minors unless they have explicit parental consent. The law defines […]