Amazon fixing bug that billed some AWS customers billions of dollars

Published on July 17, 2026
Some Amazon customers logged on Friday to a surprise bill estimate claiming that they owed the tech and cloud giant billions in fees.
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Patreon stops asking AI bots not to scrape — and starts blocking them

July 17, 2026
Patreon is strengthening its defenses against AI scraping by working with Cloudflare to block bots that train AI models on creators’ content without permission. The move marks a shift away from relying on websites using robots.txt alone to actively block unauthorized AI training.

Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.

July 17, 2026
As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.