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The European Commission has issued a preliminary ruling that Meta's Facebook and Instagram violate the Digital Services Act due to addictive design elements such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized recommender systems. Meta could face fines up to 6% of worldwide annual turnover and may need to implement default design changes, including disabling certain features and adapting recommendation algorithms.
Meta has removed the AI remix option on Instagram after user and talent agency backlash, citing concerns over identity misuse. The feature, which was enabled by default, allowed users to reference public posts via @mentions.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal on July 9 to amend the 2023 nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission regulations for heavy-duty diesel trucks, including removing engine derate and speed limits related to diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and relaxing emission warranty requirements. The EPA estimates that if the rule is finalized, it would save truck drivers $12 billion and reduce the cost of each new truck by up to $6,000.
The legal dispute between California and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) over the withholding of approximately $160 million in funds has reached the U.S. Court of Appeals. Both parties have completed opening and closing statements, with oral arguments set for September 11. The core of the case is whether California improperly issued commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to non-residents, which could have ripple effects on similar disputes in states like New York.
Meta 于近期宣布推出 Muse Image，一款基于高级 AI 推理的视觉创作与混音工具。该工具由 Superintelligence Labs 开发，支持将公开 Instagram 图片纳入 AI 生成内容，用户需主动选择退出才能避免被使用。此举在 AI 价值与隐私争议背景下引发讨论。
Electric truck operator WattEV opened its northernmost charging station in Fresno, California, on June 30, as part of its expansion into Northern California. The site is equipped with 15 DC fast chargers and 7 megawatt-level chargers, with grid upgrades planned for completion by mid-2028. The company also plans to add sites near Oakland, Stockton, and Sacramento International Airport, and expand to Salem, Oregon, and Nevada.
A proposal submitted by NHTSA to the Federal Register on June 26 indicates plans to extend the compliance deadline for new seat belt anchorage testing regulations for heavy trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds by three years to September 1, 2030. The agency reconsidered the matter after receiving a reconsideration petition from the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) and opened public comment until July 27.
TikTok has unveiled 'Discover America,' a six-city tour marking America's 250th birthday. The initiative aims to support creators and businesses with in-person events, local partnerships, and data-driven insights on audience reach and trending searches.
Meta 更新了 Facebook 和 Instagram 广告中涉及 AI 生成内容的标签，确保与公司近期对广告披露列表的调整保持一致。现在，使用 AI 工具创建的广告将在“关于此广告”中显示披露元素，用户可通过点击帖子上的三点菜单访问。Meta 将自动对使用其生成式 AI 功能或第三方工具（如 Photoshop、Dall-E）创建或编辑的广告内容进行标注，并采用 C2PA 等行业标准检测方法识别第三方 AI 工具的使用。
Meta could face existential risk as California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey seek $1.4 trillion in combined penalties, alleging Meta intentionally made its apps addictive to young users and misled about safety. The amount, reported by Reuters, is near Meta's ~$1.5 trillion market cap. A March verdict found social media addictive, opening new liabilities. Meta disputes claims, citing lack of evidence and unestablished psychiatric condition. Other platforms face similar suits. Outcomes uncertain; likely stricter regulations and enhanced youth protections.