January 03, 2025 Instagram deletes AI profiles ‘managed by Meta’ after users complain of not being able to block them As tech giants lean into generative AI content to boost engagement, human users may discover that they have fewer options for avoiding it. BY Christopher Zara Nonhuman Instagram profiles are generating fresh scorn this week after … Continue reading How to block AI Instagram profiles ‘managed by Meta’
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Why Missouri businesses are suing to block a raise on minimum wage and paid sick leave
The state’s chamber of commerce claims that the law, which also includes paid sick leave, violates a constitutional requirement. BY Associated Press Missouri business groups announced Monday that they have filed a lawsuit to try to stop a voter-approved law that will raise the state’s minimum wage and require employers to give workers paid sick leave. … Continue reading Why Missouri businesses are suing to block a raise on minimum wage and paid sick leave
Why is the IAB suing to block the FTC rule making it easier to cancel subscriptions?
The IAB’s unprecedented decision to sue may have as much to do with a radically changed legal landscape as with the merits of the case. Constantine von Hoffman on October 28, 2024 Last week, in an unprecedented move, the IAB filed a lawsuit to prevent the FTC from enforcing its new “Click to Cancel” … Continue reading Why is the IAB suing to block the FTC rule making it easier to cancel subscriptions?
Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules
Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules A federal judge struck down part of a Texas law known as the Scope Act. karissa bell Tue, Sep 3, 2024 A federal judge has ruled that social media companies can’t be required to block certain types of … Continue reading Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules
X is working on a way to block links in replies
X is working on a way to block links in replies It could help cut down on spam. mariella moon Sat, Jul 20, 2024 Robert Way via Getty Images X is developing a new feature that could help address spam posts on its website. According to Nima Owji, an independent app researcher who’s … Continue reading X is working on a way to block links in replies
Samsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring
Samsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring Any questions? will shanklin Mon, Jun 3, 2024 Samsung Samsung has filed a lawsuit against Oura to try to head off intellectual property disputes as the Galaxy Ring launch draws near. The suit notes that Oura has used its patent … Continue reading Samsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring
Ads Take Another Block And Tackle
Ads Take Another Block And Tackle by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 30, 2024 A group of advertising and media trade groups have reportedly asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to halt the rollout of a new feature expected to be released in in iOS 18. Web Eraser allows users to erase sections of web … Continue reading Ads Take Another Block And Tackle
TikTok sues U.S. to block prospective ban or sale of the app
May 07, 2024 TikTok sues U.S. to block prospective ban or sale of the app The companies argue that the law violates the U.S. Constitution on a number of grounds, including running afoul of First Amendment free speech protections. BY Reuters TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance said on Tuesday they filed suit in U.S. … Continue reading TikTok sues U.S. to block prospective ban or sale of the app
Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements
April 24, 2024 Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements The U.S. Chamber of Commerce could move for an injunction temporarily blocking the FTC’s rule from taking effect as the case proceeds. BY Reuters The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the country’s largest business lobby, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking … Continue reading Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements
iRobot stock tumbles on report that the EU may block Amazon’s acquisition of Roomba maker
By Tracy Brown Hamilton January 19, 2024 The European Union’s competition watchdog appears set to thwart Amazon’s $1.4 billion acquisition of the robot vacuum maker iRobot, according to sources connected to the Wall Street Journal. This has triggered a sharp decline of almost 40% in the stock shares of the Roomba vacuum manufacturer, which … Continue reading iRobot stock tumbles on report that the EU may block Amazon’s acquisition of Roomba maker