Elon Musk’s X Corp Petitions to Overturn FTC Privacy Order, Drawing Mixed Reactions
Elon Musk’s X Corp recently filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission seeking to vacate a 2022 privacy consent order, a move that has sparked widespread debate. The order stemmed from Twitter’s alleged collection of over 140 million users’ phone numbers and email addresses under the guise of account security between 2013 and 2019, which were actually used for targeted advertising. The FTC imposed a $150 million civil penalty and mandated 20 years of privacy compliance monitoring.
Spotify Premium Individual vs Family Plan: Which One Fits You Best?
Thinking about subscribing to Spotify Premium but stuck between Individual and Family plans? Both offer ad-free listening, offline downloads, and unlimited skips, but they differ in price, account count, and extra perks. This quick comparison will help you decide based on your actual needs. Price and account count: going solo or sharing with the whole gang? Individual costs about $10 per month for one account, perfect for solo listeners. Family costs about $15 per month for up to 6 accounts, with the cost split.
Google Gemini's Personalized AI Image Generation Now Free for US Users
Google has made its personalized AI image generation feature in the Gemini app free for all eligible US users. Based on the Gemini Nano model, this tool creates custom images tailored to individual preferences. Previously limited to Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers, it's now accessible without a subscription, lowering the barrier to AI-powered creativity.
SpaceX Transfers Starship and Starlink Top Engineers to Supercharge Grok AI Model
Elon Musk recently revealed that SpaceX has reassigned dozens of elite engineers from its Starship and Starlink programs to the development team of its AI chatbot, Grok, aiming to accelerate model iterations. In a post on X, Musk stated: “Thanks to some of the best engineers from Starship and Starlink shifting significant time to AI, SpaceX’s model and training toolchain optimization speed is improving dramatically.” This move signals a deeper commitment from SpaceX to artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk’s X Seeks to End FTC Privacy Order 16 Years Early — Here’s Why It’s Sparking Backlash
Elon Musk’s X Corp. (formerly Twitter) has filed a petition asking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to terminate a 20-year privacy consent order 16 years ahead of schedule. The order originated from Twitter’s use of over 140 million users’ phone numbers and email addresses — collected under the guise of account security — for ad targeting between 2013 and 2019. Twitter agreed to a $150 million civil penalty in 2022 and pledged to implement a comprehensive privacy and information security program. Now, X argues the order is no longer necessary, citing a revamped privacy framework and its push for AI leadership — but critics, including FTC Chair Lina Khan and several state attorneys general, oppose the move. The outcome remains uncertain as legal battles unfold.