The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly investigating ABC's "The View," sparking accusations of political intimidation, while the search for Today show host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother continues, and Discord faces backlash over new age verification measures. Additionally, Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn's recent crash and the launch of a new AI newsletter highlight other developments.
According to Ars Technica, the FCC's investigation into "The View" is viewed by some as a move to silence critics of the Trump administration. FCC Democrat Anna Gomez stated that the investigation is "government intimidation, not a legitimate investigation." She further added that the FCC will likely announce an investigation but not carry it out or take any meaningful action.
Meanwhile, the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, continues after a week of her disappearance in Arizona. Fortune reported that Savannah Guthrie, flanked by her siblings, released a social media video stating the family was prepared to pay for her safe return. "This is the only way we will have peace," she said. An FBI spokesman confirmed the family was responding to a message sent to a Tucson-based television station.
In other news, Discord is facing criticism for its new age verification measures. Ars Technica reported that the platform will require all users to verify their ages to access adult content, using either video selfies or government IDs. Discord emphasized that selfie data will remain on the user's device and will be deleted after age verification. The global rollout is scheduled to begin in early March.
In sports, Lindsey Vonn's recent downhill crash in Milan-Cortina served as a reminder that reality can differ from expectations. Fortune reported that Vonn, skiing with a torn ACL and a rebuilt knee, crashed during what was billed as her last Olympic downhill run. She suffered a fractured leg and required emergency surgery.
Finally, MIT Technology Review announced the launch of "Making AI Work," a new AI newsletter. The newsletter will provide industry-specific guidance on how generative AI is being used and deployed across sectors.
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