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Reddit API pricing revolt escalates
Reddit's new API fees threaten third-party apps, sparking widespread protest and community backlash.

Microsoft AI recall: a privacy nightmare?
Microsoft's new AI 'Recall' feature snapshots everything on your PC. Security experts warn it's a goldmine for hackers.

Twitch gambling ban returns: platform torches its biggest cash cow again
Twitch reinforces gambling ban after controversy resurfaces. New rules target unlicensed slots and sports betting in a bid to protect minors.

Reddit CEO defends API pricing war that sparked protests
Reddit's CEO doubles down on API pricing that triggered massive protests and moderator resignations across the platform.

Reddit's new AI policy enrages moderators
Reddit's updated policy on AI scraping and API access has sparked a fierce backlash from volunteer moderators, threatening platform stability.

Twitch deepfake ban: why it matters
Twitch deepfake ban sparks debate on moderation and creator rights as platform updates its new policies.

Meta's Threads cracks down on federati
Meta's Threads quietly restricts ActivityPub federation, limiting user control and interoperability. Decentralization advocates sound alarm.

British watchdog probes Google ad tech dominance
UK's CMA launches formal investigation into Google's advertising technology stack, accusing it of abusing market power to stifle competition.

EU fines Meta $1.2B for data privacy
EU fines Meta $1.2B over data transfers to US, setting a new privacy precedent for Big Tech and billions of users.

Discord blocks AI scraper after creator revolt
Discord quietly added an AI data-scraping toggle that harvested user messages. After days of backlash, the company backed down entirely.

Elon Musk's DOGE hack exposed
A security breach at Dogecoin foundation reveals how Musk's tweets manipulated crypto markets—and who profited.
