Google faces a multi-state antitrust lawsuit over its Google Play billing policies and has agreed to compensate consumers with a $700 million settlement. Most refunds will be sent automatically, offering a swift resolution for eligible users.

The highest court in the United States has allowed Texas to move forward with a law requiring online platforms to verify users’ ages. The development highlights the growing intersection between technology and legal oversight in America.

In Silicon Valley, once-grand visions of Artificial General Intelligence are giving way to pragmatic strategies for advancing AI. Shaped by investor caution, regulatory watchfulness, and ethical considerations, industry leaders are adopting a more measured approach to development.