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Lawsuit claims Apple advised TikTok to raise its age range

Details in South Carolina's lawsuit against TikTok claimed Apple advised the company to raise its age range due to content on the app, The Washington Post reports. TikTok currently markets its app to be suitable for users over 12 years old, however, in 2022, Apple allegedly said it found "frequent or intense mature or suggestive content" and asked the company to market its content to users over age 17.Full story

Ireland names agencies responsible for protecting citizens' rights under EU AI Act

Ireland's Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary published the list of nine government agencies that will be responsible for upholding "fundamental rights" under the EU AI Act. The agencies will be empowered with new charges under the law, such as accessing documentation developers and deployers of AI systems are required to retain.Full story

New York health care provider reaches settlement on cyberattack complaint

The health care provider Albany ENT & Allergy Services agreed to pay USD2.75 million to resolve claims of failing to protect patient information and failing to respond adequately to a cyberattack. The New York attorney general's office said USD500,000 of the amount is penalty-related while the rest will be invested into information security infrastructure.Full story