Disney COPPA Settlement, Nvidia AI Chip Demand, and GOG's New Owner

Disney's COPPA Settlement

• ⚖️ Disney has reached a $10 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over a COPPA violation.
• 🚫 The violation involved failing to properly label YouTube videos as aimed at children, which allowed for the unlawful collection of children's personal information without consent.
• 📝 As part of the settlement, Disney will implement a content review program to ensure compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

Nvidia AI Chip Demand and China

• 📈 Nvidia is reportedly approaching TSMC to ramp up production of H200 AI chips due to significant worldwide demand.
• 🇨🇳 Chinese companies are a major driver of this demand, placing orders for over two million chips in 2026, though Nvidia reportedly has less than a million in stock.
• ⚠️ The ability for Nvidia to sell H200 units to Chinese customers in 2026 is dependent on Beijing's approval, as US export restrictions are still in place.
• 🇺🇸 An Nvidia spokesperson stated that licensed sales to authorized customers in China will not impact supply to US customers.

GOG.com Changes Ownership

• 🎮 GOG.com, a marketplace for DRM-free games, has been divested by CD Projekt Red to co-founder Mika Kachininsky.
• 🎯 Kachininsky stated that selling DRM-free classic games will remain a core part of GOG's mission.
• 🤝 GOG will continue a marketing partnership with CD Projekt Red, ensuring their games remain available on the platform.

Other Tech News

• 📱 Android is rolling out a redesign for its reading mode, making it easier to access and use within articles.
• 🍎 Apple has added several devices, including the iPhone 11 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5, to its vintage product list, affecting future servicing eligibility.
• 🤝 Job seekers are reportedly using dating apps to network with company employees and bypass AI screening tools, with one in three using dating apps for job-seeking purposes.