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Meta's AI support system is drawing sharp criticism after reports emerged that creators are being blocked from withdrawing money from their accounts. The automated system appears to be flagging legitimate requests, leaving real people unable to access earnings they've already made. It's a reminder that when AI handles customer support at scale, the cost of errors falls hardest on the most vulnerable users.
Cloudflare is moving deeper into the AI infrastructure space with a new Web Search API, now in beta through its AI Gateway. Developers can plug in their own provider keys and get unified logging, access controls, and billing all in one place. It's a practical play — Cloudflare isn't building the models, it's becoming the plumbing that connects them.
And Volkswagen is reporting a five point eight billion euro loss in its third quarter, with Chinese competition cited as a primary driver. Europe's largest carmaker is feeling the pressure as Chinese automakers expand aggressively on price and electric vehicle technology. The story isn't just about one company — it signals a broader reckoning for Western automotive giants who underestimated how fast that market would move.
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