Tag: Internet access

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OpenAI Faces Copyright Backlash After Sora 2 Launch Strategy Reversal

OpenAI’s Sora 2 video app launched with a controversial opt-out copyright model that allowed users to generate videos with protected characters. Within 72 hours, following widespread criticism, CEO Sam Altman announced a complete reversal to an opt-in system for rightsholders.

OpenAI’s Controversial Copyright Strategy

OpenAI’s rollout of its Sora 2 video application has sparked significant controversy in the entertainment industry, according to reports. The initial launch featured what sources indicate was a questionable approach to intellectual property rights, permitting users to generate videos containing copyrighted content until rightsholders specifically requested removal.

by Darren Holt
BusinessTelecom

AT&T Announces Another Monthly Internet Rate Increase for 2025

AT&T home internet customers face another monthly rate increase as the telecommunications giant confirms a $5 price hike effective December 2025. This marks the third consecutive year of increases, following similar hikes in 2023 and 2024 according to industry reports.

AT&T Implements Third Consecutive Internet Price Increase

AT&T customers will see their monthly internet bills rise by $5 starting December 2025, according to reports from multiple sources. This marks the third consecutive year that the telecommunications company has implemented similar price increases, with previous hikes occurring in 2023 and 2024 according to industry analysts.

by Sarah Collins
BusinessTelecom

AT&T Announces Third Consecutive Annual Internet Price Increase

AT&T customers face another round of internet price increases as the telecommunications giant confirms a $5 monthly rate hike set for December 2025. This marks the third consecutive year the company has implemented similar increases, according to industry reports. Subscribers are being notified via email and encouraged to explore discount options to offset the rising costs.

AT&T Implements Third Consecutive Annual Internet Price Increase

AT&T customers are facing another round of price increases as the telecommunications company confirms a $5 monthly rate hike for home internet services effective December 1, 2025, according to reports. This marks the third consecutive year that AT&T has implemented similar increases, with previous $5 hikes occurring in both 2023 and 2024, sources indicate.

by Sarah Collins
PolicyTelecom

Iran’s Digital Crackdown Intensifies Post-Conflict, Isolating Citizens and Businesses

Iran continues to enforce extensive internet restrictions following June’s conflict with Israel, with digital rights monitors reporting slowed speeds, GPS jamming, and blocked international platforms. The measures have left citizens struggling with basic tasks and businesses facing operational challenges during an economic crisis.

Post-War Internet Restrictions Continue in Iran

Iran maintains significant internet restrictions months after its June conflict with Israel, despite technically lifting the initial blackout, according to digital rights experts and local reports. The measures include slowed connection speeds, curtailed online traffic, and jammed geolocation services that have transformed simple daily tasks into hours-long challenges for ordinary citizens.

by Sarah Collins
CybersecurityPolicy

Economic Pressures Drive Rise in Student Cyberdeviance, Study Finds

A comprehensive study reveals that economic anxieties and employment concerns are significant drivers of cyberdeviance among college students. Researchers found that while most internet use remains academic, growing numbers engage in ethically ambiguous online behaviors. The findings suggest universities need updated digital policies to address these emerging challenges.

Digital Campus Life Reveals New Behavioral Challenges

College students’ engagement in cyberdeviance appears strongly connected to economic anxiety and job insecurity, according to reports from a recent study of Indian higher education institutions. The research, published in the International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management, surveyed approximately 264 students about their online behaviors and motivations.

by Natalie Brooks