Attorneys General Take Meta to Court Over Youth Mental Health and Safety - DTH
Aug 18, 2026 · 5m
Summary
This episode covers opening statements in the multi-state lawsuit against Meta regarding child safety, alongside AI news including Perplexity’s India strategy and OpenAI’s restructuring and new teen-focused ChatGPT features. Hardware updates include Apple’s rumored camera-equipped AirPods, the US launch of the sustainable Fairphone 6 Plus, and Google’s manufacturing shift away from China. The show also discusses Comcast’s new Xfinity Shield security platform, Apple’s regulatory challenges, and Reddit’s new audio and video features.
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Sponsors: Aerie, Capital One, and ChatGPT Work
Meta sued by 29 attorneys general over child safety
Perplexity's free trial strategy in India
OpenAI disbands preparedness team for safety integration
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens with study mode
Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods revealed
Fairphone 6 Plus launches in the US
Google moves manufacturing out of China
Comcast launches Xfinity Shield security platform
Apple warns of regulatory threats to App Store fees
Reddit experiments with audio and video features
Repeat sponsors: Aerie and Capital One
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