Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was allegedly subjected to racist abuse during a Champions League match against Benfica, prompting an investigation by UEFA. Meanwhile, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark social media addiction trial, and Amazon halted its Blue Jay robotics project after only six months. In other tech news, Discord's upcoming age verification rollout has raised concerns among top streamers, and SeatGeek partnered with Spotify to offer concert ticket sales within the music platform.
UEFA appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector after allegations of a racist slur directed at Vinicius Junior during the match in Lisbon, Portugal, according to Sky News. The game was halted five minutes into the second half after the Real Madrid player scored a goal.
Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta Platforms in a California court on Wednesday, as reported by BBC Business. The case, which also involves Google's YouTube, examines whether social media is addictive for children. This marks Zuckerberg's first time testifying before a jury amid ongoing scrutiny of Meta's platforms, including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Meta's lawyers argued that the plaintiff's issues stemmed from other factors, not Instagram use.
Amazon's Blue Jay warehouse robotics project was halted just months after its unveiling, according to TechCrunch. The multi-armed robot, designed to sort and move packages, was tested in a South Carolina facility. Amazon spokesperson Terrance Clark told TechCrunch that the project's development was expedited due to advancements in AI.
Discord's upcoming age verification requirements have generated concern among prominent streamers, including Eret, a popular Twitch streamer with over a million followers. Eret, who has around 60,000 members in his Discord server, expressed concerns about the implications for user data, as reported by BBC Technology. "I do not trust them," Eret stated.
In a separate development, SeatGeek announced a new integration with Spotify, allowing users to purchase concert tickets directly within the music platform, as reported by TechCrunch. The integration is currently available for a select group of venues where SeatGeek serves as the primary ticket seller, including major U.S. venues like State Farm Stadium and Nissan Stadium.
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