Snap AI Chatbot Suspected of Violating Teen Privacy, UK Launches Investigation


Snap and Perplexity's AI search partnership ended amicably in Q1. Originally, Perplexity planned to pay $400 million annually for integration into Snapchat, but it was terminated due to no broad rollout plan. Some users had previously tested the integration.....
Snap announces layoffs of 1,000 employees (16% of global workforce) and elimination of 300+ open roles, reducing total positions by nearly a quarter. CEO Evan Spiegel links the cuts to AI advancements and the need for long-term profitability, citing streamlined operations as a response to competitive pressures.....
Nearby Glasses is an Android app that scans for nearby smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban via Bluetooth to detect potential recording, addressing privacy risks from discreet devices.....
Mozilla launches Firefox 148 on Feb 24, emphasizing 'AI opt-out' to uphold privacy and user control. The update integrates AI for smarter browsing while letting users choose to disable AI features.....
Snap faces a class-action lawsuit from YouTubers for allegedly using their videos without permission to train AI models, raising legal questions about data scraping for commercial purposes.....