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EU plan to force messaging apps to scan for CSAM risks millions of false positives, experts warn
A controversial push by European Union lawmakers to legally require messaging platforms to scan citizens' private communications for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) could lead to millions of false positives per day, hundreds of security and privacy experts warned in an open letter Thursday. Concern over the EU proposal has been building since the Commission proposed the CSAM-scanning plan two years ago -- with independent experts, lawmakers across the European Parliament and even the bloc's own Data Protection Supervisor among those sounding the alarm.
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Rivian wins $827M incentive package to expand Illinois factory for R2 production
Rivian is getting $827 million in incentives from the state of Illinois to support building its next-generation electric vehicle, known as the R2. Rivian announced Thursday that the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will dole out the funds, which will be used to expand the automaker's existing factory in Normal, Illinois, build out supporting infrastructure and boost job training programs for its workforce. The funding announcement comes just two months after Rivian unveiled the mid-size R2 SUV, which is supposed to start at around $45,000 when it goes on sale in 2026.
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Through 6 starts, new Cubs ace Shota Imanaga has been the best pitcher in MLB
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TechCrunch Minute: Where CZ’s sentencing leaves the state of crypto
Four months behind bars and a massive fine, that's what CZ is getting from the government for his crypto exchange's misdeeds. There's effort by some in crypto to promote the technology element of blockchains over their well-reported ability to generate new gambling opportunities. Chris Dixon of a16z frames this in "computer vs. casino" terms, which I think is reasonable.
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'Excellent comfort': These fan-favorite JBL headphones are just $30 — that's 40% off
Theses cushy cans will please your ears, with a bumping bass and up to 40 hours of playtime on a single charge.
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Over 200 militia groups and users are using Facebook to organize nationwide, new report states
Extremist militia groups are using Facebook to spread conspiracy theories and organize.
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Anthropic now has a Claude chatbot app for iOS
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Take-Two is shutting down the studios behind Rollerdrome and Kerbal Space Program 2
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Tiger Global-backed Innovaccer in talks to raise $250M in new funding, sources say
Innovaccer, a health tech startup that aggregates patient data across systems and care settings, is in advanced stages of talks with investors to raise as much as $250 million in a new financing round, three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The deliberation for the new funding round is ongoing, and the current talks propose a value of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion for the nine-year-old company, the sources said, requesting anonymity, as the details are private. The company has developed a cloud-based software layer that integrates with existing electronic health record systems used by healthcare facilities.
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Kentucky adds PG Kerr Kriisa and sharpshooter Koby Brea as new coach Mark Pope reshapes roster
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Block reportedly greenlit transactions involving terrorist groups and sanctioned nations
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Ex-Florida State QB and 1999 Fiesta Bowl starter Marcus Outzen dies at 46
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Microsoft taps Sanctuary AI for general-purpose robot research
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