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Trending Tech & AI News – March 17, 2025
Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram
Cybercriminals are leveraging Telegram to sell tools that facilitate text scams, falsely warning recipients of unpaid road tolls. Authorities warn the public to remain vigilant against these increasingly sophisticated phishing attempts.
Source: NBC News
Vance expects a ‘high-level’ TikTok deal by the April 5 deadline
Senator JD Vance anticipates a significant agreement regarding TikTok’s future in the U.S. by the April 5 deadline, amid ongoing negotiations and national security concerns.
Source: NBC News
Newsmax reveals it agreed to pay Smartmatic $40M in settlement with the voting machine company
Newsmax has agreed to a $40 million settlement with Smartmatic, resolving a defamation lawsuit related to false claims about voting machine fraud in the 2020 election.
Source: NBC News
OpenAI urges U.S. to allow AI models to train on copyrighted material
OpenAI is advocating for U.S. policy changes to permit AI models to train on copyrighted content, arguing it is essential for innovation and competitiveness in artificial intelligence.
Source: NBC News
Publisher stands behind ex-Facebook employee’s book, rebuffing Meta
The publisher of former Facebook employee Sarah Wynn-Williams’ memoir, “Careless People,” defends the book against Meta’s criticism, highlighting allegations of harassment and human rights failures at the company.
Source: NBC News
Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
Comcast has secured an extended partnership with the Olympic Games, acquiring media rights through 2036, ensuring continued coverage and broadcasting of future Olympic events.
Source: NBC News
Over half of American adults have used an AI chatbot, survey finds
A recent survey reveals that more than half of American adults have interacted with AI chatbots, highlighting the rapid adoption and integration of artificial intelligence into daily life.
Source: NBC News