📌 MAROKO133 Update ai: Elon Musk’s Boring Company marks first airport service with
The Boring Company has taken another step toward linking Las Vegas’s airport with its underground transit network.
The company has begun limited Vegas Loop service to Harry Reid International Airport, marking the first time Loop vehicles can legally access airport curbs.
Airport officials confirmed that regulators approved The Boring Company’s Automated Vehicle Identification permit last week.
That approval allows Loop vehicles to operate on airport property under controlled conditions.
For now, the service supports departures only. Vehicles drop passengers at the departures curb between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. each day.
Airport staff will allow pick-ups only after every Loop vehicle receives an installed transponder.
Once that step is complete, passengers will board from Zero Level areas at Terminals 1 and 3. Those locations currently handle limousines and shuttle services.
Only departures for now
Vegas Loop’s ticketing site already lists airport trips. Prices sit near US$12 per ride.
Passengers can travel from Resorts World Las Vegas or Westgate to either Terminal 1 or Terminal 3.
Each trip combines tunnel travel with surface driving. The Loop does not yet run beneath the airport.
Vehicles must exit tunnels and finish the trip on city streets.
State regulators approved that setup earlier this year.
The Nevada Transportation Authority limited surface travel to four miles per trip. Each route must still include tunnel segments.
Even with those restrictions, airport access marks a notable expansion.
Until now, the Vegas Loop served convention areas and nearby resorts only.
Current Loop footprint
The Vegas Loop currently includes more than 10 miles of completed tunnels. About four miles operate with active passenger service.
Stations now operate at Encore, Resorts World, Westgate, and several locations across the Las Vegas Convention Center campus.
All sit within four miles of the airport, which helped enable early airport access.
The Boring Company says the current setup represents a transition phase rather than a finished product.
Bigger changes coming
Construction continues on the 2.25-mile Airport Connector twin tunnels. The company aims to open that segment in the first quarter of 2026.
Once complete, most airport trips will move underground. That shift should reduce surface traffic and improve travel times.
The Airport Connector will link into the University Center Loop under construction beneath Paradise Road.
Planned stops include areas near UNLV, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and the Sphere district. Plans also include a future apartment complex owned by The Boring Company.
At full build-out, the Vegas Loop aims to span 68 miles with 104 stations.
The system would connect the Strip, downtown Las Vegas, Chinatown, Allegiant Stadium, and the airport into one network.
The airport launch arrives just ahead of CES, which brings a surge of visitors each January.
While service remains limited, it offers an early glimpse of how Loop travel could reshape airport-to-Strip trips in the near future.
🔗 Sumber: interestingengineering.com
📌 MAROKO133 Update ai: Virgin Islands sues Meta in lawsuit over scam ads, claims b
The U.S. Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of profiting from scam advertisements and failing to prevent widespread fraud on its social media platforms.
The lawsuit, brought by the territory’s attorney general, focuses on Meta’s advertising practices on Facebook and Instagram.
It alleges the company allowed fraudulent ads to run because they generated substantial revenue.
The case was filed in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on St. Croix. It seeks civil penalties under local consumer protection laws.
Officials say the lawsuit is the first brought by an attorney general that directly targets alleged scam-related advertising revenue at Meta.
According to the lawsuit, Meta produced internal revenue projections showing a notable portion of its income came from ads linked to scams, illegal gambling, and prohibited products.
The filing points to estimates suggesting such advertising could generate billions of dollars annually.
It argues that Meta accepted this outcome as part of its business model.
The lawsuit claims Meta often delayed blocking advertisers flagged for suspicious behavior.
It says the company required near certainty before taking enforcement action.
Investigators argue this standard allowed fraudulent ads to remain active.
They say users suffered financial harm while Meta continued to collect ad fees.
After public reporting revealed the internal projections, U.S. lawmakers urged federal regulators to investigate. They asked agencies to examine potential consumer and securities law violations.
Virgin Islands officials say the lawsuit aims to address gaps left by federal oversight.
Claims of misleading conduct
The lawsuit also accuses Meta of providing inaccurate descriptions of its safety practices.
According to the filing, Meta promoted internal policies designed to protect users.
The lawsuit argues the company failed to apply those policies consistently.
It also references internal guidance governing Meta’s artificial intelligence systems.
Those documents previously allowed certain interactions between chatbots and minors.
Officials say the policies raised concerns about child protection.
They argue Meta revised the guidance only after public attention increased.
The attorney general alleges these practices misled users and regulators about platform safeguards.
Meta pushes back
Meta has denied the allegations and says the lawsuit lacks merit.
Company spokesperson Andy Stone said Meta actively combats scams across its platforms. He said fraudulent advertising harms users and legitimate businesses.
Stone said reports of scams from users have declined in recent months. He credited improved detection tools and enforcement.
Meta also rejected claims that it failed to protect younger users.
Stone said the company maintains strong safeguards and updates its policies.
Meta says evidence will show sustained efforts to reduce fraud.
The lawsuit adds to growing scrutiny of online advertising practices.
Regulators continue to examine how major platforms police fraudulent content and advertiser behavior.
🔗 Sumber: interestingengineering.com
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