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Crypto Bill Stalls in Congress Amid Partisan Divide
A bipartisan effort to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading is faltering in Congress due to increasing partisan divisions, according to The Verge. What was initially envisioned as a foundation for cryptocurrency regulation is now facing significant challenges.
Meta Invests Millions in Data Center PR Campaign
Meta spent $6.4 million in the latter months of 2025 on an advertising campaign aimed at improving public perception of data centers, The Verge reported. The campaign ran in cities across the United States, including Sacramento and Washington, D.C. The effort comes as big tech companies and data center operators are becoming more concerned about their image amid the rise of artificial intelligence.
AI Agent Moltbot Gains Popularity
Moltbot, an open-source AI agent capable of performing various tasks, has become a subject of interest in the tech community, according to The Verge. Users are reportedly utilizing Moltbot to manage reminders, track health and fitness data, and perform other functions. However, The Verge noted that granting an AI agent access to account credentials and computer systems poses security risks, even if the agent operates locally.
Microsoft Email Address Used in Spam Scam
A legitimate Microsoft email address, no-reply-powerbimicrosoft.com, has been compromised and is being used to send scam spam, Ars Technica reported. The address is associated with Microsoft's Power BI platform, which provides analytics and business intelligence. Microsoft documentation advises users to add the address to their allow lists to prevent subscription emails from being blocked by spam filters. According to Ars Technica, the address is used to send subscription emails to mail-enabled security groups.
Supreme Court to Review Video Privacy Law in Online Video Case
The Supreme Court will hear a case to determine whether Paramount Global violated the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by disclosing a user's viewing history to Facebook, Ars Technica reported. The case, Michael Salazar v. Paramount Global, centers on the definition of "consumer" within the VPPA. Salazar filed a class action lawsuit against Paramount in 2022, alleging that the company disclosed his personally identifiable information to Facebook without his consent. Salazar had signed up for an online newsletter through 247Sports.com, a site owned by Paramount, and provided his email address.
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