Google expands tools to let users remove sensitive data about themselves from Search: Users will be able to more easily request the removal of results that include private information or non-consensual explicit imagery. Read More
Trump EPA reportedly seeks to revoke landmark air pollution rule: EPA administrator Lee Zeldin is reportedly expected to repeal the 2009 "endangerment finding" that underpins U.S. climate regulatory efforts. Read More
Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users thanks to Wrapped, new free features: Spotify credited a successful Wrapped campaign and new features in its free tier for its rapid user growth Read More
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Hauler Hero collects $16M for its AI waste management software: Hauler Hero has seen its customer base, revenue, and head count double since the company raised its seed round in 2024. Read More
Former GitHub CEO raises record $60M dev tool seed round at $300M valuation: Thomas Dohmke's new startup offers an AI system to allow developers to better manage all the code AI agents produce. Read More
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YouTube rolls out an AI playlist generator for Premium users: YouTube Music is rolling out a new AI-powered playlist-generation feature that allows Premium users on iOS and Android to use text prompts to create playlists. Read More
India makes Aadhaar more ubiquitous, but critics say security and privacy concerns remain: India's Aadhaar is moving into wallets, hotels and policing through a new app. Critics say that amid the broader Aadhaar rollout, it's unclear how data shared through the new app would prevent breaches or leaks. Read More
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India orders social media platforms to take down deepfakes faster: India’s new rules take effect February 20, tightening deepfake oversight and shrinking takedown windows to as little as two hours. Read More
