Massachusetts has passed a new privacy rights bill explicitly banning the sale of users’ precise location data. This follows similar measures in California and Colorado, marking another major US state taking strict action in data privacy, with deep implications for the tech industry’s data collection business models.
[Flash] Apple to Pay Up to $95 to Some US iPhone Buyers Over AI Lawsuit Apple will pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers to settle a class action lawsuit filed last year. Plaintiffs claimed Apple misled consumers by advertising Apple Intelligence features that many iPhone models could not actually use. The payout applies only to eligible users who meet specific criteria. Source: BBC Tech
Maryland has become the first US state to ban grocery stores from using AI-driven dynamic pricing (surveillance pricing), marking a new phase in AI regulation.
The Federal Trade Commission releases new data showing Americans lost a record $2.1 billion to social media-related scams in 2025.