Fri. 09/15 – Maybe Don’t Have AI Write Obituaries
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.
Tech Brew Ride Home · Morning Brew
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Show Notes
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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