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Google gives websites a way to block AI search summaries
Google now lets websites opt out of AI-generated search overviews without affecting their regular search rankings. The move gives publishers more control over how their content appears in search results.

Stripe's Chargeback Policy Draws Scrutiny from Merchants
Stripe is facing criticism for its approach to chargeback disputes, with merchants claiming it favors buyers in cases of 'friendly fraud,' sparking debate over fraud liability.

Google Calls Search Monopoly Ruling Flawed in Appeal, Says It Won Fairly
Google appeals its search monopoly ruling, arguing the decision overstepped legal bounds. The company says it won market position through fair competition.

Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.

YouTube to Automatically Label AI-Generated Videos
YouTube will automatically label videos using realistic AI. The policy shift moves beyond creator self-disclosure.

Google Tests Reduced Free Storage for New Accounts Without Phone Number
Google is testing a policy in select regions that limits new accounts to 5GB free storage unless users link a phone number. The move aims to curb abuse but raises privacy questions.

Google Tests Phone Number Requirement for Full Free Storage
Google is testing a policy that cuts free storage to 5GB for new accounts unless users provide a phone number, raising privacy concerns.

Microsoft tests user removal of AI models in Windows 11 Insider build
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 build that lets users uninstall AI models. The experimental build 26300.8553 also adds Start menu and search changes.

Pope Francis unveils 'Magnifica Humanitas' to protect human dignity in AI development
Pope Francis launches an academic foundation called 'Magnifica Humanitas' to ensure AI development respects human dignity and moral values.

Volvo Secures U.S. Approval to Keep Selling Connected Cars
The Trump administration has permitted Volvo to continue selling connected cars in the U.S., clearing the way for its factory expansion.

Congress Proposes $130 Annual Fee for Electric Vehicle Owners
Congress proposes $130 annual fee for EV owners in bipartisan transportation bill. Fee rises to $150 by 2029. Plug-in hybrids pay $35 yearly.

Pentagon Reportedly Pursues Weaponized AI Models, Raising Ethical Concerns
Pentagon plans to weaponize advanced AI models, including Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview, despite supply chain risks. The move signals a major shift in military cyber strategy.

European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals
Europol and Eurojust led a multinational operation to take down 'First VPN,' a service accused of helping ransomware and fraud attackers evade detection.

iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.

Vatican Warns AI Threatens Rights and Freedom in New Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical warning that AI affects rights and freedom. The Vatican partnered with Anthropic, sparking divided reactions from the tech industry.

Security Audit Clears DJI Drones of Malware, Challenges FCC Ban
A U.S. cybersecurity audit found no malware or backdoors in DJI drones, casting doubt on the FCC ban and fueling a $1.56B legal fight.

Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.

Salesforce Turns Slackbot Into a Full AI Agent for the Enterprise
Salesforce rebuilt Slackbot from a simple notification tool into an AI agent that searches data, drafts documents and takes actions, intensifying workplace AI competition.

Steve Jobs on Why Coding Teaches Critical Thinking, Not Just Job Skills
Steve Jobs argued programming teaches how to think, not just technical skills. His quote resurfaces amid debates on coding education and AI's impact.

Microsoft Agent 365 arrives as enterprises face shadow AI security threat
Microsoft's new agent management platform goes live amid rising risks from ungoverned AI agents in enterprises.