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Will Cathcart / @wcathcart : [Thread] WhatsApp says Apple's approach to CSAM is a setback to user privacy, will be more fraught outside the US; WhatsApp flagged 400K+ cases to NCMEC in 2020   —  I read the information Apple put out yesterday and I'm concerned. I think this is the wrong approach and a setback for people's privacy all over the world. People have asked if we'll adopt this system for WhatsApp. The answer is no.

Makena Kelly / The Verge : SEC charges Blockchain Credit Partners for alleged illegal sales of $30M in unregistered securities, first SEC charges related to decentralized finance industry   —  The SEC says the company falsely raised $30 million  —  The Securities and Exchange Commission issued its first charges …

Susan Decker / Bloomberg : Federal judge tosses out a $308.5M patent-infringement verdict against Apple, ruling that Personalized Media Communication's patent is unenforceable   —  Apple Inc. won a ruling that will toss out a $308.5 million verdict it lost to closely held Personalized Media Communications LLC over a patent for digital rights management.

Krasley died at her New Jersey home surrounded by family.

Ben Gilbert / Insider : Uber CEO says Uber won't require drivers or passengers to be vaccinated, though will require corporate employees to be vaccinated before returning to the office   —  - Uber employees at the company's US offices are required to get vaccines before return to work.

Richards, who just joined the production last year as EP, had reportedly impressed Sony with his “command of the fast-paced game and easy on-air manner” when he guest-hosted in late February, according to Variety. Sony previously declined to comment to The Post regarding a permanent “Jeopardy!” host.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Virginia will require state employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo regular testing starting Sept. 1.