Citing mental health impacts, Indiana legislators seek to limit social media use by children
Separate proposals would also restrict phones in schools and allow parents to set stronger filters on school-issued devices.
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Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees
The decision mostly upheld a civil contempt ruling against Apple for brazenly defying an order designed to open its iPhone app store to other payment systems besides its own.
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death.
Fishers-based Arrive AI sues former business consultant it alleges stole trade secrets
In its complaint, the company accuses the former consultant of interfering with its business opportunities, including what is described as a potentially multibillion-dollar deal with a large logistics company.
White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders
President Donald Trump’s latest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused, forcing the White House on Saturday to scramble to clarify that a new $100,000 fee on visas for skilled tech workers only applies to new applicants and not to current visa holders.
Seth R. Wilson: When it comes to transcription accuracy, try AI-based app
In my experience, AI-based transcription is more accurate than built-in voice-to-text options and comes with more features.
Amid ongoing Elevate Ventures funding freeze, some companies approved for investments
Also, at Wednesday’s meeting, the IEDC board’s entrepreneurship committee updated the investment policy for the Indiana Angel Network Fund III LLC—the investment fund managed by Elevate Ventures through which the SSBCI money flows.
State government says hack caused overnight email blitz
Indiana Office of Technology officials said the emails were scams and discouraged recipients from clicking on the links.
Legislation could sweeten tax incentives for certain quantum computing, defense-related projects
As state leaders seek to infuse more emerging-technology-related investments into Indiana’s economy, a Senate committee greenlit the expansion of a tax break that could sweeten the incentive package offered to prospective companies.
Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to ‘preserve’ TikTok
Trump’s pick for national security adviser made the comment when Fox News anchor Bret Baier asked him about a report from The Washington Post that said Trump was considering an executive order to suspend enforcement of a federal law that could ban the popular platform nationwide by Sunday.
US Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain
The Texas case is a test for Indiana and several other states with similar laws aimed at blocking young children and teenagers from viewing pornography.
Deanna Marquez: Welcome to a new year with a new (Microsoft) Outlook
This re-designed Outlook was built to incorporate newer security protocols, integrate with Microsoft Co-Pilot AI, improve responsiveness, and provide a more modern look and feel that resembles “Outlook on the web.”
In blow to Democrats, federal appeals court strikes down net neutrality
The net neutrality issue revolves around how heavily federal regulators should control the companies that build and operate the internet. Democrats favor heavier oversight along the lines of how traditional telephone networks are regulated, while Republicans have argued for a lighter touch.
Apple to pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
If the settlement is approved, tens of millions of consumers who owned iPhones and other Apple devices from Sept. 17, 2014, through the end of last year could file claims.
Musk, Trump at odds with some on right over H-1B visas
Far-right activists clashed online with billionaire Elon Musk and other supporters of President-elect Donald Trump over the need for a skilled-worker immigration program that has long been a lifeblood for Silicon Valley—signifying a potential rift between Trump’s core nationalist base and technology executives who have come to support him.
Mexico tests cellphone app allowing migrants to send alert if they are about to be detained in US
Mexico is developing a cellphone app that will allow migrants to warn relatives and local consulates if they think they are about to be detained by the U.S. immigration department, a senior official said Friday.
Indiana ratepayer advocates hail ‘landmark’ settlement with data centers, utility company
If state regulators approve the settlement, it also will apply to new industrial customers with large electric loads.
Sales-tech firm Kennected facing lawsuit from creditor
Ultimo Global Holdings LLC alleges that the company has defaulted on a $1 million promissory note.
FTC is preparing to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business
The Federal Trade Commission is planning to launch an investigation into Microsoft’s cloud software business over alleged anticompetitive practices, as the Democratic-led agency tries to cement a legacy of aggressive regulation during President Joe Biden’s final weeks in office.
High Tech Crimes Units provide education and experience
The state’s efforts to combat high tech crimes brought Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council members, law enforcement and public officials together at Indiana State University earlier this month, as they heard about the recent successes of the state’s High Tech Crimes Units.