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Platforms weaponized outrage for profit. Musk faced a jury. And TikTok creators just got their Hollywood moment. Let's break it all down.
Amazon blocks an AI shopping bot as platforms tighten control over how AI accesses the web.
Pentagon warnings, ChatGPT’s checkout ambitions, a key AI copyright ruling, and an unexpected shock in the U.S. jobs report.
Military contracts, $20M fines, and new rules for how platforms handle kids and competition.
What happens when growth collides with trust. In courtrooms, chatbots, and search results.
From location feeds to ID leaks and EU action on ad auctions, the pressure is building.
Platforms face regulators while their revenues and AI budgets keep climbing.
From GPS data to AI likeness tools, this week changed how platforms treat users.
Inside OpenAI’s ad plans, publisher lawsuits, and the fight over who controls AI revenue.
From wellness chats to app store bans, this week shows how fast AI is moving into regulated territory.
From Grok’s safety lapses to Instagram’s shift away from perfection, here’s what changed this week.