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Fri. 09/15 – Maybe Don’t Have AI Write Obituaries


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Big fine in Europe of TikTok. Apple thinks it can fix that iPhone radiation issue with a software update. The whole Unity controversy has gotten crazy. Maybe it’s a bad idea to have AI write obituaries. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.

Links:

  • TikTok fined $379M in EU for failing to keep kids’ data safe (TechCrunch)
  • Apple moves to defuse French iPhone 12 dispute as EU scrutiny steps up (Reuters)
  • MGM hack followed failed bid to rig slot machines, ‘Scattered Spider’ group claims (Financial Times)
  • Video-Game Company Unity Closes Offices Following Death Threat (Bloomberg)
  • Microsoft Publishes Garbled AI Article Calling Tragically Deceased NBA Player "Useless" (Futurism)


    Weekend Longreads Suggestions:

    • Startup That Lets You Instantly Talk in Foreign Language Targets a Nasdaq IPO at $1 Billion Value (Bloomberg)
    • From $1 Billion to Almost Worthless: FaZe Clan Runs Out of Hype (Bloomberg)
    • The Pumpkin Spice Latte just turned 20. This is how we got here. (Washington Post)

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