US, China reach ‘framework’ deal for TikTok

The United States has reached a framework deal with China concerning the social media platform TikTok, according to a CNBC report. The news outlet cited Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who stated that the commercial terms have been agreed upon between…

Harvard Law to AI: MarqVision lands $48M to combat brand abuse

During his time as a law student at Harvard, Mark Lee encountered a concept in a trademark class that would change his career trajectory. He learned about the staggering scale of counterfeiting, an illicit industry worth more than three trillion…

Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks

Following its long-awaited launch of lossless streaming for paid subscribers, Spotify is now upgrading its service for free users too. On Monday, the company announced that free users globally will be able to search and play any song they want…

Users turn to chatbots for spiritual guidance

AI-powered chatbots are playing a growing role in spiritual life, according to a New York Times story that examines the popularity of religious chatbots and apps. The Times notes that an app called Bible Chat has been downloaded more than…

Rolling Stone owner Penske Media sues Google over AI summaries

Google faces a new lawsuit accusing the company of illegally using news publishers’ content to create AI summaries that damage their business. The lawsuit comes from Penske Media, which owns industry publications such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, Hollywood Reporter,…