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Tech Digest: A Week of Surprises, Fines, Lawsuits, and Innovation - May 21st, 2023 Edition

Get ready for a whirlwind week in tech! From surprising resurgences to massive fines, lawsuits, and AI impact, it's been an eventful time. Join our Weekly Recap for a concise summary of the biggest stories and developments in tech and current affairs. Stay informed with key highlights and noteworthy announcements in this comprehensive roundup.   China's Misinformation Crackdown China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) completed a two-month probe targeting social media activities, resulting in the deletion of over 1.4M posts and 67K accounts. The crackdown focused on issues like impersonation of government officials and spreading misinformation. The CAC's actions raise concerns about online integrity and freedom of expression. YouTube bids farewell to Stories YouTube is discontinuing its Stories feature, originally introduced in 2017, due to lackluster adoption. Users will no longer be able to upload new stories, and existing stories will expire after 7 days. YouTube shi

Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown Comes Full Circle, Reaches United States

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Since the end of the honeymoon period marked by staggering profits and growth during the COVID lock-downs, companies have been facing a sobering reality as both profits and growth rapidly decline. In order to offset the negative impact, companies are resorting to unconventional tactics. One notable example is Netflix's recent crackdown on password sharing. In an effort to overcome the economic downturn and restore profitability, Netflix has implemented restrictions on password sharing across various international markets. Although this decision initially generated controversy, it has not deterred Netflix from moving forward with its plans. For U.S. subscribers, the day has finally arrived. In a blog post , Netflix shared an email that will be sent to its subscriber base, detailing the upcoming changes. According to the post , Netflix is making following changes: Members within the same household can continue to share the Netflix account