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Trump signs a bipartisan bill targeting revenge porn and AI-generated sexual images

President Donald Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law on Monday, strengthening federal protections for victims of revenge porn and AI-generated sexual images.

The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), makes it illegal to “knowingly publish” or threaten to share nonconsensual intimate imagery—whether real or generated by artificial intelligence—without the person’s cons

Airbnb ordered to block over 65,000 holiday rentals in Spain for rule violations

Spain has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings on its platform for having violated rules, the Consumer Rights Ministry said Monday.

The ministry said that many of the 65,935 Airbnb listings it had ordered to be withdrawn did not include their license number or specify whether the owner was an individual or a company. Others listed numbers that di

‘Is the cheese pull challenge accepted?’: Chili’s and TGI Fridays reignite their rivalry over mozzarella sticks on social media

Chili’s and TGI Fridays are in a full-blown mozzarella stick feud.

Last week, TGI Fridays unveiled its new menu with a post on X: “New menu’s out. mozz sticks hit harder. happy hour’s calling. life’s good.” The next day, the chain appeared to throw shade at its fast casual rival, Chili’s Grill & Bar.

Why is Fortnite not available on iPhones in the U.S.?

Epic Games‘s Fortnite video game was not available on Apple’s iPhone devices in the European Union and the United States on Friday.

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Tech startup leaders need to think globally from the get-go

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

This timeless insight from renowned 20th-century Austrian-America management consultant Peter Drucker is especially relevant for startup leaders who aim to build something that stands the test of time.

In today’s digital economy, global expansion has never been easier—yet many tech founders are still focused on an initial geographical market. Whil

We’re in a golden age for movie trailers—and it’s messing with our heads

Deciding which movies warrant a trip to the theater isn’t always easy. Lately, though, trailers seem to be making the choice even harder, and not for the reasons one might think.

The problem—if you could call it one—is an abundance of marketing riches across the entire cinematic spectrum. The trailer for A24’s new necromancy horror ">Bring Her Back is as dynamic as the one for Marvel’s retro romp,

9 ways to use AI for deep research

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The AI search landscape is transforming at breakneck speed. New “Deep Research” tools from ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity autonomously search and gather information from dozens—even hundreds—of

Four free Coursera courses to jump-start your AI journey

Artificial intelligence: it’s not just for tech experts anymore. Instead, a heaping helping of free online resources has emerged. These classes are specifically designed to welcome beginners into the world of AI, even if they possess little or no prior technical background.

I selected these Coursera courses for their beginner-friendly approach, high ratings, and comprehensive coverage of foundational concepts and key AI domains.

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What the law says about buying property or protecting sites on the Moon

April 2025 was a busy month for space.

Pop icon Katy Perry joined five other civilian women on a quick jaunt to the edge of space, making headlines. Meanwhile, another group of people at the United Nations was contemplating a critical issue for the future of space exploration: the


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