Chinese tech firms instructed to cut access to US-based ChatGPT, as state media outlets accuse it of spreading US 'misinformation'
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2023
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Hit With Four More Charges
Four new criminal charges leveled at FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried concerning illegal political donations and bank fraud
Nearly Half Cybersecurity Leaders Set To Change Jobs, Warns Gartner
Analyst house Gartner offering a chilling prediction for company management, warning nearly half cybersecurity bosses will change jobs
European Commission Suspends TikTok On Corporate Devices
Expansion of campaign against China's TikTok, as European Commission confirms suspension of app on corporate devices
Samsung Enhances Bixby So Users Can Clone Their Voices
Bixby personal assistant from Samsung upgraded to provide users with greater control over their mobile experience
Amazon Closes Acquisition Of Healthcare Provider One Medical
After US authorities refuse to challenge acquisition, Amazon closes its $3.9 billion deal for healthcare provider One Medical
Ransomware Hackers Ask Victims For Cyber Insurance Details
Varonis warns that HardBit ransomware asks victims to share their cyber insurance details, to help achieve their extortion aims
Meta Prepping Fresh Round Of Layoffs – Report
Facebook parent Meta is reportedly planning a fresh round of job cuts, after axing more than 11,000 staff last year
Amazon Staff Push Back At Return-To-Office Order
Unhappy Amazon staff reportedly taking to internal websites and comms channels to complain about return-to-office order
First Generation Apple iPhone Fetches $63,000 At Auction
Original 2007 Apple iPhone in its factory-sealed box, has sold for more than $63,000 at a weekend auction in the US
AT&T Looks To Offload Cybersecurity Division – Report
American mobile operator AT&T said to be exploring possible sale of its cybersecurity division, formerly known as Alienvault
Tesla Recalls 362,758 Cars, Warns FSD May Cause Crashes
Elon Musk's Tesla admits Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software may cause crashes, issues recall for 362,758 vehicles
Chinese President Xi Urges Tech Independence
Facing increasing US export controls on advanced technology, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for tech self-reliance
No US Help Over ITC’s Apple Watch Import Ban Ruling
No help for Tim Cook from Biden Administration, after US International Trade Commission ruling may block imports of Apple Watches
Digital Transformation EXPO Manchester (DTX)
Landmark US Supreme Court Challenge Internet Immunity
US Supreme Court hears cases that for first time question key law that protects internet firms from liability for content posted by users
Binance Stablecoin Company ‘In Talks’ With US SEC
Paxos, company behind Binance USD, reportedly in 'constructive' talks with US SEC as regulators tighten focus on crypto companies
Microsoft Meets With EU Regulators Over Activision-Blizzard Deal
Microsoft, Sony meet with EU regulators as $69bn deal faces headwinds from regulators in US and UK over competition concerns
Self-Publishing Authors Flock To ChatGPT
ChatGPT already used to author hundreds of self-published ebooks, as questions remain over ethical, legal issues – not to mention quality
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Do Businesses Care About the Metaverse?
As the Metaverse evolves, are business leaders paying more attention to this space and placing active development on their strategic roadmaps? Is there now a strong business case for adopting this technology?
China Overhauls Overseas, Domestic IPO Rules
China introduces major overhaul of rules governing IPOs on mainland and overseas exchanges, following years-long crackdown
Huobi, OKX To Apply For Hong Kong Crypto Licences
Major crypto exchanges Huobi Global and OKX to apply for licences under new Hong Kong regulatory regime aimed at turning city into crypto hub
Government Advised To Ban Remote Driving From Abroad
Drivers should not be able to remotely drive vehicles from outside the UK, Law Commission advises, finding legal 'grey area'
Spain Court Agrees To Extradite British Man Over Twitter Hack
Spain's National Court agrees to extradite 23-year-old British man to US over 2020 hack of celebrity Twitter accounts
Microsoft ‘Testing Ads’ In Bing Search AI Chat
Microsoft reportedly in early conversations with ad agencies about inserting paid links in Bing search AI chat results
Tesla ‘Considering’ Sigma Lithium Buyout
Telsa reportedly in talks about acquiring Canada's Sigma Lithium as demand for key EV battery material vastly outpaces supply
Ola Electric Plans ‘World’s Biggest’ EV Hub In India
EV maker Ola Electric plans 'world's biggest' electric vehicle manufacturing centre in southern India as it seeks to localise supply chain
Apple ‘Lays Off Contractors’ Following Cook Pay Cut
Apple reportedly cutting costs by laying off 'hundreds' of contract workers, after slashing Tim Cook's pay by more than 40 percent
SpaceX Launches Starlink, Inmarsat Satellites
SpaceX launches latest tranche of Starlink satellites back-to-back with launch of Inmarsat high-orbit connectivity spacecraft
Facebook, Instagram To Get Paid Verification
Facebook, Instagram to offer paid 'blue tick' verification starting in Australia and New Zealand this week, following similar move by Twitter