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Last update: 8 hours agoAI + Consumer Law: Apple agreed to a $250M settlement over claims that “Apple Intelligence” and enhanced Siri features weren’t available when buyers purchased newer iPhones—eligible customers may get $25–$95 per device, pending June 17 court approval. Cyber + Fraud: Santa Clara County sued Meta, alleging it knowingly profits from scam ads across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, including claims that Meta’s systems flag likely scams but still lets them run. Energy Crunch: PJM warned data-center demand plus plant retirements and permitting delays could force deliberate power cuts during peak periods, raising blackout risk. Geopolitics + Energy: U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks remain shaky as Trump signals pressure over enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz stays a central risk for oil markets. Defense Tech: Germany’s Helsing is reportedly in talks for a $1.2B funding round that could value it near $18B. Health Tech: FDA is pushing real-time clinical trials with AstraZeneca and Amgen, aiming for faster safety decisions—while raising concerns about who can afford the new monitoring burden.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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