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  • The FTC is cracking down on subscription scam networks that exploit app store loopholes, signaling a shift in how digital marketplaces handle deceptive practices.
  • Global interest in American AI is high, but concerns persist about maintaining control and preventing misuse, highlighting international AI governance challenges.
  • Anthropic is making waves by joining the Frontier carbon removal coalition, demonstrating a commitment to addressing the environmental impact of AI development.
  • Cybercriminals have allegedly compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls, raising significant security concerns for major corporations worldwide and emphasizing the need for robust network defenses.
  • The evolution of social media is leaning towards user-controlled algorithms, offering a potential paradigm shift in how content is consumed and personalized.

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  • Epic wants to let you bring your Fortnite skins to other games an hour ago by Jay Peters
    Entertainment, Fortnite, Gaming, News

    Epic Games has been touting the potential of an interoperable metaverse for years , though that vision hasn't yet become a reality. But with Unreal Engine 6, the next major version of its game development engine, Epic plans to take a big step toward that theoretical future: it will let developers make games that can use a player's Fortnite skins and will let developers build skins of their own that work with Fortnite . "We're tackling this problem first because we want to prove things out with a system that's complex enough to be a meaningful existence proof of the

  • Anthropic got hit by export rules nobody understands 2 hours ago by Robert Hart
    AI, Anthropic, Policy

    Anthropic has spent much of this week fighting to get its newest AI models back online after the Trump administration abruptly ordered the company to cut access for all foreign nationals, including users inside the US and its own employees, forcing Anthropic to block access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for everyone. "To my knowledge, this is the first time US export controls have been used to control access to an AI model in this way." The Trump administration has not publicly explained the legal basis for the order, but in a statement on its website, Anthropic said the

  • Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly 3 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    AI, News

    According to the latest Pew Research poll , 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatically since 2024, when only 33 percent reported using them. Specifically, ChatGPT's usage has doubled since 2023, with 44 percent of respondents saying they've used it. But opinions remain negative , with only 16 percent saying that AI will have a positive impact on society. Interestingly, it's the younger generations who both report using AI more and who are inclined to have a more pessimistic

  • The Echo Dot Max is cheaper than ever in an early Prime Day sale 4 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Amazon, Deals, Gadgets, Prime Day, Tech, Verge Shopping

    The Echo Dot Max comes in a variety of fun colors, including purple. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge We’re seeing good early Prime Day deals ahead of the event next week, and unsurprisingly, some of the best deals are on Amazon’s own devices. Several Echo speakers have dropped to new low prices, including the Echo Dot Max , which is on sale for $64.99 ($35 off) at Amazon . Echo Dot Max Where to Buy: $99.99 $64.99 at Amazon $99.99 at Best Buy $99.99 at Target Our smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy named the Echo

  • Vibe-decoding the White House-Anthropic fight over Fable 4 hours ago by Tina Nguyen
    AI, Column, Policy, Politics, Regulator

    CEO of Anthropic Dario Amodei attends a working lunch with G7 leaders, G7 outreach partners, and global tech CEOs on innovation and AI, during the G7 Summit on June 17th, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. | Photo: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images Hello and welcome to Regulator , an email for Verge subscribers about technology, politics, and what happens when science crashes headlong into self-interest. Not a subscriber? Sign up here today ! Got the scoop on a petty feud that's going to somehow fundamentally reshape the entire field of frontier AI development? Send 'em over to tina.nguyen+tips@theverge.com . Back when


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