From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
The letter highlights the risk of Grok's "Imagine" tool producing NSFW content, including deepfake videos of celebrities, raising concerns about user safety and potential harms.
Healthline Media LLC will pay $1.55 million in penalties for privacy violations under a pending settlement with California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The settlement is the largest for violations under the California Consumer Privacy Act. The website publisher did not allow consumers to opt out of targeted advertising, and it shared data without proper protections.
If you've owned an iPhone, Apple Watch or one of several other devices made by the Bay Area tech giant, and noticed - at any point from September 2014 to the end of 2024 - that the device's Siri voice tech activated on accident, you're likely in for a small, easy payday.
