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🍜 Meta’s Teen Trouble, The Lawsuit Scrolls On..
Meta must now face multiple U.S. state lawsuits accusing the platform of fueling teen social media addiction...
Anthony Lessard
October 17, 2024
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Tech Tidbits: Meta's Teen Trouble, Ingram Micro’s IPO Hopes, NYT vs. AI, Apple’s Smart Mini, Blackstone’s Big Bet, Netflix’s Growth Dilemma, and FCC’s Data Cap Crackdown
October 16, 2024
Hey there, Noodle Networkers! It's time to boot up and log in to today's digital diary. The tech world is buzzing with new developments, and we're here to decode these bytes for you. So, let's dive into the silicon soup of today’s tech tales!
Meta must now face multiple U.S. state lawsuits accusing the platform of fueling teen social media addiction. Apparently, some states think scrolling endlessly through Instagram isn't the path to happiness—who knew? Meta now finds itself trying to convince judges that it’s not responsible for why teenagers are glued to their screens, perfecting duckface selfies and participating in ill-advised dance challenges. Expect a courtroom showdown where algorithms and legal arguments collide, with everyone wondering if TikTok should be next in line.
Platinum Equity’s Ingram Micro is aiming for a valuation of up to $5.4 billion in its U.S. IPO, hoping to make a splash on Wall Street. It’s the tech world’s equivalent of a Broadway debut—big stage, bright lights, and everyone watching to see if it will soar or flop. The company is ready to show that even in today’s tricky market, hardware distribution still has star potential. Let’s just hope investors are in the mood to swipe right.
The New York Times has sent AI startup Perplexity a cease-and-desist notice, accusing it of using its content without permission. Perplexity, meet the media industry's version of "Stop copying my homework!" It seems the Times isn’t thrilled about AI-generated articles riffing on its reporting. If this turns into a legal tussle, it may not be long before AI-generated text is facing human editors in court. First lesson? Don’t make the Gray Lady mad.
Apple just launched a new iPad Mini equipped with AI features, proving that good things really do come in small packages. Whether you need a digital assistant, a mini sketchpad, or just something to binge Netflix on in bed, this latest model has you covered. The AI features promise to make it your best friend and personal organizer—assuming you can resist losing it in your couch cushions.
Blackstone has decided to invest a cool $8.2 billion in data centers in northeastern Spain, clearly betting that the future runs on servers and sunshine. Whether the data centers will power the next big app or just store endless vacation photos remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain—data is the new oil, and Blackstone is digging deep. Perhaps soon, the region will be known for both tapas and terabytes.
Netflix is bracing for reports that subscriber growth has slowed, leaving analysts scratching their heads and investors clutching their popcorn. With everyone either sharing passwords or canceling subscriptions after binge-watching Wednesday, Netflix has to figure out what’s next. The company is now focusing on its growth strategy—whether that means more reality TV, fewer cancellations, or finally giving us Squid Game: The Musical remains to be seen.
The FCC has opened a probe into broadband companies placing caps on internet data use, signaling that it’s not happy with internet providers rationing bandwidth. If the FCC gets its way, those “Oops, you’ve reached your data limit” messages may become a thing of the past. For now, broadband firms are gearing up for battle, preparing to explain why your binge-watching should cost more once you hit that invisible data wall. Cue the Wi-Fi wars.
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