Tech Headlines: Florida Social Media Law Blocked, Google AI Features Halted, and WhatsApp Usernames

Legal and AI Developments

• ⚖️ A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Florida law that aimed to restrict children's social media use.
• 🤖 DeepSeek may have utilized Gemini for training its latest model, while Google has paused the rollout of its AI-powered "Ask Photos" feature.
• 📄 The FDA has implemented a generative AI tool named Elsa to assist employees with tasks like clinical reviews and investigations, aiming to expedite processes.

App and Platform Updates

• 🔒 WhatsApp is developing a usernames feature to allow users to connect without sharing phone numbers, similar to Telegram and Signal.
• 💳 Google Wallet will discontinue PayPal account integration for US users on June 13th, impacting payments for most users.
• 🚀 TikTok has launched TikTok for Artists, a music insights platform to help artists with career development and promote upcoming releases.

Big Tech and Energy

• ⚛️ Meta has partnered with Constellation Energy to extend the operation of an Illinois nuclear reactor for 20 more years, a move driven by the increasing power demands of AI data centers.
• 💻 Microsoft will stop prompting Windows users in the EEA to switch to Edge, due to the Digital Markets Act, and will allow more uninstallation and third-party search integration.

Employment and AI Video Trends

• 🤝 Indeed CEO Chris Haims announced his resignation, with recruit CEO Hayyuki stepping back into the CEO role.
• 🎬 Google's V3 AI model, capable of generating realistic video clips, has led to a trend on TikTok where users experiment with both genuine and fabricated AI-generated content, raising concerns about discerning real from fake.