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Telecommunications & Media

Tech platforms step up cleanup as AI spam \'slop\' floods internet

Tech platform companies are stepping up efforts to filter or reduce exposure to low-quality AI-generated content as concerns grow that it is polluting the online information ecosystem. The New York Times reported services from messaging and reviews to archives and dating are acting. Spotify removed 75 million items, LinkedIn added a reporting button and TikTok tested controls and deleted videos. Google removed 130,000 channels, while experts say public fatigue is growing.

Mobility

Surge in self-driving taxis in city centres raises unexpected incident issues

As self-driving robotaxis are deployed more widely in real-world operations, cases are increasing in which the vehicles cause problems in unexpected situations. A growing number of so-called edge cases can disrupt traffic flow and sometimes create scenes that may threaten safety. Waymo has expanded its fleet and converted services in several U.S. cities to fully autonomous driving, but it has also carried out multiple federal recalls since December.

Crypto

Charles Schwab opens direct cryptocurrency trading in 48 U.S. states, supporting bitcoin and ether

Charles Schwab has begun direct trading of bitcoin and ether across about 40 million brokerage accounts, opening the service in 48 U.S. states excluding New York and Louisiana. The product, called Schwab Crypto, carries a 0.75 percent trading fee and is operated by Charles Schwab Premier Bank and Paxos. Schwab has kept risk warnings, saying even a 1 to 3 percent allocation can overly affect a portfolio.