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Top story Google, TikTok and Meta sue California to block law banning "psychologically exploitative" features for under-16s
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Industry platforms are challenging AB 1709, a child-safety law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, arguing it should not be enforced.

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ReutersGoogle, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media lawMashableGoogle, Meta, TikTok try to block California social media lawThe GuardianGoogle, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction riskThe New York TimesGoogle, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Ban on Features for KidsWtvbamGoogle, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media lawTherecordSocial media giants sue California to overturn law shielding kids 15 and under from compulsive useIndependentBecome an Independent member to bookmark this article
YouTube creators rally behind Susan Wojcicki Foundation channel to fund lung cancer research
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The late CEO's husband Dennis Troper and sisters are launching an effort backed by prominent YouTubers to change how lung cancer is discussed.

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YahooFormer YouTube CEO’s family launches channel to help cancer patients after her tragic death at 56MSNCEO mom Susan Wojcicki left YouTube after lung cancer diagnosis. Now her foundation is launching channel to save others (exclusive)
New York Times in exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd for about $330 million
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The deal would put the film-lover social network under the Times Company, which competed with Sony Pictures and A24 for the asset.

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The New York TimesNew York Times Company in Advanced Talks to Acquire LetterboxdDeadlineNew York Times In Advanced Talks To Buy Letterboxd For Reported $330 MillionVarietyLetterboxd in Negotiations to Be Acquired by New York Times CompanyTechCrunchThe New York Times reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd for $330 millionIndiewireLetterboxd Finalizing $330 Million Sale to The New York TimesThewrapNew York Times Enters Exclusive Talks to Buy Letterboxd for $330 MillionGizmodoMake Room, Wordle: The New York Times Is Reportedly Close to Purchasing Letterboxd for $330 MillionTipranksNew York Times in exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd, NY Times reportsNewsobserverNew York Times Company in advanced talks to acquire Letterboxd for roughly $330 million, NYT reportsKottkeAnd in other news, the NY Times is trying to buy Letterboxd for a reported price of $330 million.WorldofreelThe New York Times Is About to Buy Letterboxd for $330 MillionReutersNew York Times Company in advanced talks to acquire Letterboxd for roughly $330 million, NYT reportsNewscordThe New York Times Enters Exclusive Talks To Buy Letterboxd For About $330 Million: how 21 outlets framed itDealroomNew York Times in exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd for about $330M
OpenAI commits to no data center NDAs after midterm voters reject expansion
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The AI company announced community commitments after elections where data center projects were a flashpoint.

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CNBCOpenAI pledges to halt NDAs in new data center policy proposal after election rebukeTechbuzzOpenAI Drops NDAs for Data Center Talks After Voter BacklashTech-insiderOpenAI Ends Data Center NDAs After 41 Ballot Votes [2026]BiggoOpenAI Drops NDAs With Officials, Vows to Foot Data Center Power Bills After Midterm RebukeFourweekmbaOpenAI Pledges Full Power Costs at Data Centers It Will OwnNprPeople are protesting AI data centers, and it's scrambling political linesCryptobriefingFrance drops €100,000 self-custody crypto reporting rule from 2027 budget
Perplexity launches always-on "Teammates" AI agents for workplace tasks
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The startup is competing directly with OpenAI and Anthropic in the enterprise agent market.

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TechbuzzPerplexity Launches Teammates AI Agents to Battle OpenAIStartupfortunePerplexity launches Teammates AI agents as Wall Street doubts AI payoffsMezhaPerplexity launches work-focused AI agents called TeammatesFourweekmbaPerplexity Launches Teammates for $167-a-Month Max UsersShiftdeletePerplexity Teammates Bring Always-On AI Agents to MaxForkastOpenAI’s ChatGPT Space Is Now a Workplace for Autonomous AgentsFreepressjournalFPJ Quick Take At 12 PM: Bengaluru Cabbie Allegedly Commits Mass Murder, Marco Rubio Not To Step Down; Your
Meta adds real-time voice mode to its Muse AI agent
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Mark Zuckerberg announced the rollout, letting users hold spoken conversations with an expressive avatar.

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TechCrunchMeta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatarThe Next WebMeta adds real-time voice chat and animated avatars to its Muse appTechbuzzMeta's Muse AI Gets Voice and Expressive AvatarsMetaEverything We Announced at Meta Connect 2026Tech-insiderMeta Muse Custom Voices Leak: 80ms Model, $3/1K Min [2026]The DecoderMeta gives its Muse AI agent video avatars, email addresses, and Mac controlShatteredMeta Muse Gets Video Avatars, Email, Mac Control [2026]Marketing4ecommerceMeta is betting everything on Muse: real-time voice communication, new integrations, its own device, and moreAboutThe Biggest News From Connect 2026TechrepublicMeta Muse AI Agent Launches With Shopping, Travel ToolsMashable10 ways to use Meta's Muse AI app, from flight credits to outfit ideasUniteMeta Unveils Muse Charm, a Keychain Device for Its AI AgentIndiatodayUS users can now talk face-to-face with Meta's animated Muse AI
Reddit tests search ads with a select group of advertisers
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The experiment places paid posts in search results as Reddit positions itself for AI answer engine traffic.

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MarketingdiveSociable: Reddit tests ads in search resultsSearchenginejournalReddit Begins Testing Ads In Its Own Search ResultsYahooReddit Begins Search Ads TestMediapostReddit Begins Search Ads Test 11/04/2026ThekeywordReddit Is Testing Ad Placements in Its Search ResultsPpcReddit tests ads in its search results for the first timeTechCrunchReddit tests ads in search results as traffic declines and growth concerns mountGadgetreviewReddit Puts Ads in Its Own Search Results as Google AI Reduces Referral TrafficGamenewsplusReddit Begins Testing Ads in Search ResultsTokenpostReddit Tests Search Ads as Q3 Ad Revenue Rises 54% Year Over YearAndroidauthorityReddit tests yet another change that absolutely no users wantRedditincWe Are Testing Ad Placements in Reddit Search PagesPerformancemarketingworldReddit trials search ads amid shift towards logged-in experience9to5MacMore ads coming to Reddit, platform will evaluate how users respond
Salon shuts down after 31 years of online-only journalism
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The outlet cited the business realities of independent digital publishing in announcing it would cease publication.

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SalonGoodbye from SalonThe GuardianSalon, internet’s oldest general interest publication, shuts down after 31 yearsVarietySalon.com Shuts Down Cultural and Political Site After 31 YearsHuffpostTrailblazing Digital News Site Salon Shuts Down After 31 YearsNewserOnline Pioneer Shuts DownThedailybeastPioneering Digital Publication Shuts Down After 31 YearsNypostLefty digital news site Salon closes after 31 yearsNiemanlabSalon, a pioneer of online publications, shuts down after 31 years →DeadlineOnline Media Pioneer Salon To Shutter: "Our Publishing Model Is No Longer Sustainable"WvnewsOnline magazine Salon, an early staple of internet discourse, announces it will shut downBozemandailychronicleOnline magazine Salon, an early staple of internet discourse, announces it will shut downThewrapSalon, Pioneering Digital News Website, Shutters After 31 YearsMediaiteSalon Shutting Down After 31 Years For Financial ReasonsHuffpostTrailblazing Digital News Site Salon Shuts Down After 31 Years
Airbnb says it will launch an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027
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The company outlined the plan in its Q3 2026 shareholder letter, citing limits of today's agents on routine tasks.

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TechCrunchAirbnb says it’s launching an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027NewscordAirbnb Plans AI Travel Agent for Trip Planning and Booking in First Half of 2027: 10 outlets comparedTechbuzzAirbnb Unveils AI Travel Agent for First Half of 2027PhocuswireAirbnb targets first-half 2027 for AI agent launchRemioAirbnb AI travel agent gets a 2027 rollout window and a specialized approachIndiatodayAirbnb plans to launch AI travel agent in 2027, will help users plan and book entire tripsBgnesAirbnb to Launch AI Agent for Travel PlanningPluangAirbnb plans to launch a custom AI travel agent in early 2027 to enhance trip planning and support.BusinessinsiderAirbnb CEO says AI agents like Muse and Instinct are barely bringing in bookings: 'I don't see them as a threat'MezhaDemocrats’ early-vote totals already exceed Republican totals in three Senate racesBiggo[Airbnb Q3 2026 Earnings Call] Airbnb Posts Fastest Revenue Growth in Over Three Years, Raises Full-Year Outlook and Unveils $12 Billion BuybackNews18Airbnb Is Building An AI Travel Agent That Can Plan And Book Your Entire Holiday: Report | Tech NewsGizbotAn AI Agent May Soon Help With Your Travel Plans, Thanks To AirbnbCustomerexperiencediveAirbnb charts AI-first path as it expands customer service agent
TikTok Shop launches a standalone app in four Southeast Asian markets
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ByteDance is pushing further into a regional ecommerce market projected to generate $226 billion in GMV in 2026.

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BiggoTikTok Quietly Rolls Out Standalone Shop App in Four Southeast Asian MarketsMashableTikTok launches standalone TikTok Shop app (in four markets)MashableTikTok Shop hit $50 billion in the first half of 2026TechCrunchMore brands are now testing TikTok’s Shop feature in the USCNBCTikTok Shop, a rising threat to Shopee and Lazada in Southeast AsiaDigitalinasiaAsia’s Super Apps: The Business Models Behind WeChat, Grab and GojekRestofworld15-second shopping: TikTok’s e-commerce ambitions are risingMomentumShopee launches quick commerce in BrazilNewsbytesappTikTok launches standalone shopping appWhatstrendingTikTok Shop’s new standalone app starts where it already does $45.6 billion in salesSoftonicTikTok Shop is now a standalone app: iPhone and Android launch in four marketsMashableTikTok launches standalone TikTok Shop app (in four markets)
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