SENATOR ACCUSES META OF 'LAWFARE' AGAINST WHISTLEBLOWER
■ AI-SUMMARIZED FROM 1 SOURCE ▸ TIMELINE
Republican Senator Josh Hawley has accused Meta of using legal tactics to destroy whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, who raised allegations about the company's China dealings and teen safety practices.
■ MORE FROM THE BIG TECH DESK
President Vladimir Putin is consolidating control over Russia's artificial intelligence development by placing his daughter and relatives of close allies in key leadership positions. The strategy reflects Putin's broader effort to secure technological sovereignty while keeping power within trusted circles.
Plex is expanding beyond its media server roots with new social features and increased focus on content discovery and rental streaming. The moves signal a strategic shift toward competing as a broader entertainment platform.
Alphabet plans to sell roughly $85 billion in shares ostensibly for AI infrastructure, but nearly 40% of the proceeds—approximately $34 billion—will cover tax obligations from employee equity awards. The allocation reveals the mounting costs of competing for AI talent.
Amazon has cancelled its Stargate series reboot that was greenlit last year. The decision marks another shift in the company's entertainment strategy.