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The European Commission has preliminarily found that META violated the Digital Services Act by implementing addictive designs on Instagram and Facebook such as Infinite Scroll and AutoPlay which negatively impact user well While Meta argues it has taken steps to protect teens the commission claims that these measures are insufficient and burdensome for parents. As a result, the commission is calling for fundamental design changes, warning that Meta could face fines of up to 6% of its annual turnover if these findings are confirmed. Netflix is currently navigating a period of declining subscriber engagement and increasing market competition despite a strong foundation of hit franchises. To combat this trend and stabilize its growth, the company is shifting its strategy by exploring the introduction of live channels, potential streaming bundles, and low-cost content editions like video podcasts and short-form media. While maintaining its independence from major acquisitions, Netflix is aggressively pursuing strategic partnerships and selective sports rights such as the World Cup to bolster its ad-supported tier and improve overall viewer retention. The UK government has designated Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to strengthen the resilience of its financial sector against cyberattacks and technology outages. Effective July 13, these providers will face direct regulatory oversight from the Bank of England, the Prudential Regulation Authority, and the Financial Conduct Authority, necessitating regular resilience testing and incident reporting. This move aligns the UK with a similar EU framework and aims to protect financial institutions from systemic disruptions caused by cloud service failures Fiji Simu OpenAI CEO of Applications is stepping down from her full role to a part advisory position due to ongoing health challenges Since joining OpenAI in 2025, Simu consolidated business and product operations, and her departure leaves a leadership vacuum as OpenAI prepares for a potential IPO. This transition occurs amidst executive churn and a shifting compensation strategy at OpenAI, which has recently eliminated stock vesting cliffs to retain talent in an increasingly competitive AI market. Taiwanese chip testing firm King Yuan Electronics has announced plans to invest up to $1.4 billion to establish a new facility in the United States. This move aligns with the broader trend of Taiwanese semiconductor and electronics companies such as Foxconn and Wistron, expanding the U.S. manufacturing footprint, particularly for AI server production following TSMC's major investment in Arizona. KYEC has not yet disclose the specific location, construction timeline, or primary customers for the new facility. According to Microsoft's 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report, its fiscal year 2025 carbon emissions rose 25% year-over-year due to AI data center expansion and a shift away from unbundled renewable energy certificates. Though falling behind its 2030 carbon negative goal because existing solutions lag behind AI's energy demands, Microsoft remains committed. Meanwhile, the company met its annual electricity needs with renewable energy and exceeded its water replenishment goals. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is launching PMXAI an autonomous agentic AI avatar trained on his writings and speeches to assist citizens with government services and career guidance Developed by Zetrix AI, the initiative aims to enhance governance and connect with voters ahead of the 2028 elections, positioning Malaysia as a leader in digital innovation while following global trends and using AI for official leader communication. Microsoft's new Teams Workplace Check-In feature automatically updates employee locations via Wi-Fi and desk connections to simplify coordination. Although Microsoft denies it is a monitoring tool, highlighting manual overrides and the lack of historical logs, the rollout has triggered privacy concerns. Critics argue that alongside return-to-office mandates, it risks becoming invasive workplace surveillance that erodes trust and creates social pressure. And finally, to celebrate Pokemon Go's 10th anniversary, Niantic and Scopely hosted an exclusive Times Square battle event, realizing a concept from the 2016 launch trailer. Over 1,500 players joined the real-world raid, a milestone for the mixed reality game that has reached over 800 million players and $6 billion in lifetime spending. Now a sustained forever game, the franchise is focusing on community-centric strategy, leveraging global volunteers, and focusing on multi-generational in-person connections to ensure growth for the next decade. For more analysis of the tech news of the day, subscribe to DailyTechNewsShow.com. You can find show notes and links to all the headlines there as well. Thanks for listening. We'll talk to you next time.