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Tech Giants and Student Group Challenge Texas App Store Age Verification Mandate

Major technology companies and student advocates have joined forces to challenge Texas’ new app store age verification law. The legal battles center on First Amendment concerns and privacy implications of mandatory ID checks for all users.

Legal Challenges Mount Against Texas App Store Legislation

Two separate lawsuits have been filed challenging the Texas App Store Accountability Act, with an unusual alliance of technology industry leaders and student advocates leading the charge against the controversial legislation. According to reports, both Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) and the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) have taken legal action to prevent the law from taking effect in January 2026.

AITechnology

Apple AI Search Lead Departs for Meta in Latest Talent Blow to Siri Overhaul

Apple’s artificial intelligence division has lost its recently appointed AKI group leader Ke Yang to Meta, according to Bloomberg reports. The departure marks the latest in a series of senior exits from Apple’s AI teams as the company races to overhaul Siri capabilities.

Apple’s AI Search Leadership Shakeup

Apple’s artificial intelligence division has experienced another significant leadership change with the departure of Ke Yang, who was recently appointed to lead the company’s AI-driven web search initiative, according to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Yang has reportedly joined Meta Platforms, marking the latest in a series of senior executive exits from Apple Inc.‘s artificial intelligence teams.

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Former Meta Exec Nick Clegg Warns of “Pretty High” Chance of AI Market Correction

Former Meta executive Nick Clegg has warned that the artificial intelligence sector faces a “pretty high” chance of market correction. The former UK deputy prime minister cited “unbelievable, crazy valuations” and daily deal-making sprees as concerning indicators in the rapidly expanding industry.

AI Market Correction Risk “Pretty High” Says Former Meta Executive

Former Meta executive and British politician Nick Clegg has warned that the artificial intelligence sector faces a significant risk of market correction, according to his recent comments to CNBC. The former deputy prime minister of the United Kingdom stated that the likelihood of such an event is “pretty high” given current market conditions.