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TikTok Settles with Alabama in Social Media Suit - DTH

Sep 27, 2026 · 5m

Summary

OpenAI has paused AI model training to implement new safeguards, while Apple faces a $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict from Taxion Technology. Walmart’s CEO publicly pledged against personalized pricing, and TikTok settled with Alabama for at least $100 million to improve teen safety features. Additionally, Microsoft halted a buggy Office update and is testing a new multi-value cell feature in Excel. The episode also highlights Konami’s free Castlevania download for the game’s 40th anniversary.

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Show intro and sponsor ad OpenAI pauses AI model training Zen nicotine pouches ad ChatGPT Work feature promotion Apple loses $570M patent lawsuit Walmart CEO pledges no data-driven pricing TikTok settles with Alabama AG Microsoft update breaks Office 2016/2019 Excel beta: multi-value cells Castlevania 40th anniversary free download Outro and subscription call to action Zen nicotine pouches ad (repeat) Wayfair holiday shopping ad
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