AI Ignites the Return of Bezos the Inventor

Amazon has developed an Autonomous Threat Analysis system utilizing specialized AI agents to identify vulnerabilities and suggest improvements across its platforms, a project initiated during an internal hackathon.

Meta's new data center has come under scrutiny for its aggressive accounting practices, which rely on favorable assumptions to manage off-balance-sheet liabilities. This raises concerns about transparency and the financial implications of such strategies.

Tech critic Cory Doctorow discusses the concept of 'enshittification,' describing how major platforms like Amazon, Google, and Instagram are perceived to be deteriorating in quality and user experience. This term encapsulates the growing dissatisfaction among users who feel that the internet is not living up to its potential.

Aidan Toner-Rodgers, an MIT student, gained significant attention in the academic community for his AI study, which initially impressed top economists. However, doubts were raised by a computer scientist regarding the validity of his findings, leading to a collapse of the study's credibility.

Amazon has begun distributing $1.5 billion from its $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC, which is designated for refunds to Prime customers. This payout marks a significant step in addressing the settlement's terms and aims to compensate affected users.