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  • Bombshell Report: Meta Relied on Scam Ad Profits to Fund AI Initiatives
    November 7, 2025, 11:56 AM EST. New reporting alleges that Meta relied on scam ad profits to help fund its AI ambitions. Reuters showed Singaporean police flagged 146 scam examples last fall; only 23% violated Meta's policies, while the rest "violate the spirit" but not the letter. Scam ads ranged from crypto schemes and fake concert tickets to deals that seemed "too good to be true." Researchers like former Meta executives Rob Leathern and Rob Goldman call for greater transparency and access to large ad samples; their nonprofit CollectiveMetrics.org advocates third-party measurement of how platforms tackle fraud. Leathern also urged notifying users when they click a scam ad, rather than bombarding them with more. He suggested diverting ill-gotten gains to nonprofits educating people about scams. More corrective action could follow.
  • GTA VI delayed again to November 2026; industry braces for impact
    November 7, 2025, 11:50 AM EST. Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed again, now pushed to November 2026. Rockstar Games says the extra time will let them finish the game with the level of polish fans expect. Industry observers note that with a rumored budget surpassing £1bn, a game of GTA VI's scale is bound to delay to ensure quality. Analyst George Osborn says such delays aren't surprising for a colossal project. The setback arrives as the studio faces internal headwinds, including a reported union-related firing that has drawn scrutiny from the IWGB. The move may ripple through AAA releases this year, as publishers rethink launch pipelines and ensure big titles meet high production standards, particularly when fans have waited over a decade for GTA VI.
  • FCC Moves to Ban DJI From US Imports Over National Security Concerns
    November 7, 2025, 11:48 AM EST. The FCC voted to retroactively ban gadgets or radio components from import if the maker is deemed a national security risk, using the Covered List and the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act (STCNA). If DJI (a leading drone brand) is not granted an evidence-based risk assessment, their products could be barred from import starting late December. Current DJI gear won't be recalled, and the rule would apply mainly to future models or remaining inventory on a case-by-case basis, with public comment opportunities of at least 30 days. The move follows concerns about backdoors and espionage tied to foreign devices; DJI urges a fair review and highlights potential impacts on jobs, safety, and innovation.
  • Galaxy S26: Close to Iconic, Yet Samsung Chooses Predictability
    November 7, 2025, 11:46 AM EST. Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup remains predictable: base, Plus, and Ultra endure, with rumors reviving an in-house Exynos chip and a potential Pro variant that never materialized. The Plus model's role stays murky, while whispers of an Edge version were shelved in favor of tradition. The lineup dilutes a true "standard flagship" aura, potentially ceding identity to higher-priced models. On paper, the Exynos 2600 could close the gap with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and even run cooler, but Samsung has resisted reintroducing Exynos for three generations, betting on top-tier performance across the board. Executives' sales ambitions (about 35 million units) reflect confidence, yet the takeaway is a cautious path away from risk toward familiarity.
  • EU weighs weakening landmark AI Act amid pressure from Trump and U.S. tech giants
    November 7, 2025, 11:42 AM EST. According to Financial Times, the EU is exploring changes to its flagship AI Act as part of a broader simplification agenda aimed at a more favorable business environment. A draft document and an EU official cited by the report indicate Brussels is engaging with the Trump administration on potential adjustments to digital rules, while insisting the Act's objectives remain intact. Key proposals include a one-year grace period for enforcing rules on high-risk AI systems and delaying penalties for transparency violations until August 2027, giving firms time to adjust. The commission says no formal decision has been taken and any change would require approval by member states and the European Parliament. The Act, passed in 2024, bans certain uses like social scoring and real-time facial recognition and applies to firms serving Europeans.