AI-Generated Nudes, Tech's Wild Week: From Teen's Fight for Safety to Exploited Phones and Futuristic Gadgets.

Today's headlines highlight a disturbing trend: the misuse of AI to create non-consensual nude images of minors. This, alongside other significant developments—from the evolving landscape of crypto development on Solana to the ongoing challenges facing Nvidia and the concerning use of Cellebrite technology— underscores the need for urgent conversations surrounding ethical AI development, digital security, and the evolving regulatory landscape impacting both technology and social media. This week's newsletter delves into these key stories and their implications.

⚡ Tech News

• AI was used to turn a teen's photo into a nude image. Now the teen is fighting for change to protect other kids. (CBS News)
• Solana Attracted Most New Crypto Developers in 2024 (coindesk.com)
• Uk to Adjust Social Media Rules After Summer Riots (bloomberg.com)
• Nvidia Stock Stumble Continues. What's Holding the AI Chip Maker Back. (Barron's)
• Cellebrite Unlocked This Journalist's Phone, Cops Then Infected It With Malware (404media.co)
• Digital License Plate Jailbreak Hacked (wired.com)
• Apple Working on Giant Foldable iPad, Revamped Mouse, Longer-Range AirTag 2 (bloomberg.com)
• Snapchat Expands Creator Monetization Program (theverge.com)

📈 Market News

• Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as investors start countdown to Fed decision (Yahoo Finance)
• S&P 500: $6,075.11 (+0.40%)
• Nikkei: ¥39,457.49 (-0.03%)