Meta’s tweaked ad experience gets EU nod after DMA penalty

ChatGPT has become the most downloaded app on the U.S. App Store in 2025, marking its first year at the top of this category. This achievement underscores the growing popularity and acceptance of AI-driven applications among users in the United States.

A San Francisco-based startup, Quilter, has achieved a significant milestone by using artificial intelligence to design a fully functional Linux computer in just one week, a task that typically takes skilled engineers nearly three months. The AI-driven project, named Project Speedrun, resulted in a two-board computer system that successfully booted on its first attempt, requiring only 38.5 hours of human labor compared to the 428 hours estimated by professional designers.

Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store have been found to host numerous applications linked to companies under U.S. sanctions, with Apple removing 35 such apps and Google 17. This revelation comes from the Tech Transparency Project, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of tech giants regarding compliance with U.S. regulations.

MixtureVitae has been introduced as an open-access pretraining dataset designed to minimize legal risks while enhancing model performance. This dataset incorporates a variety of text sources, including public-domain and permissively licensed materials, along with low-risk additions, and features a transparent curation process aimed at supporting reproducible research.

Meta is implementing changes to simplify Facebook, aiming to improve user experience by streamlining various features and functionalities. This initiative reflects the company's ongoing efforts to address user feedback and enhance engagement on the platform.

Google is set to launch its AI glasses next year, featuring audio and display options that promise screen-free assistance, live translations, and seamless smartphone integration. This move positions Google to compete directly with Meta's offerings in the augmented reality space.

A Border Patrol agent was recorded wearing Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses during a raid, with the recording light clearly visible, despite a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ban on officers using personal devices for recording. This incident raises concerns about compliance with regulations intended to protect privacy and civil liberties.

The European Union has initiated an antitrust investigation into Google's practices regarding the use of online content for training its artificial intelligence models, particularly focusing on content sourced from platforms like YouTube. This inquiry raises significant concerns about potential violations of EU competition laws.