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Supreme Court Rules TikTok Can Be Banned in US
Ruling from Supreme Court upholds nationwide ban on TikTok unless ByteDance sells, but official says Biden won't enforce it
UK Tech Struggling To Innovate Under Labour, Survey Finds
Ayming research finds British tech firms are struggling to source suitable funding and skills – prompting calls for more government support
Meta To Cut 5 Percent Of Staff Ahead Of ‘Intense’ Year
More layoffs. Internal memo from Mark Zuckerberg reportedly confirms that Meta plans to axe 5 percent of workforce
SEC Sues Elon Musk For Failure To Disclose Twitter Stake
Parting shot. US regulator SEC sues Elon Musk for failure to disclose ownership of Twitter stock before buying platform
Apple Board Advises Against Plan To End Diversity Programmes
Apple board advises investors to vote against shareholder proposal to end diversity programmes as Meta, Amazon seek favour with Trump
Government Aims To Make UK AI ‘Superpower’
Government to loosen AI regulation, exploit public-sector data, build data centres in growth zones as it seeks economy boost
Amazon, Meta End Diversity Initiatives
Amazon, Meta end diversity and inclusion initiatives as tech firms re-align policies with those of president-elect Trump and his supporters
Amazon Workers In North Carolina To Vote On Unionisation
E-commerce giant faces another unionisation move, with workers at North Carolina warehouse set to vote next month
Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In TikTok Divest Or Ban Appeal
Supreme Court in US on Friday is to hear oral arguments that could well decide the fate of TikTok in the United States
US Billionaire Proposes Bid For TikTok’s US Assets
As US ban looms this month, TikTok faces a buyout offer for its US assets from American billionaire and a consortium
Microsoft Confirms Job Cuts Based On Performance
Software and cloud giant Microsoft confirms it is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance
Meta Decision To Drop Fact-Checking Slammed By Staff, Oversight Board,...
Backlash begins. Multiple reactions to the plan by Meta and Mark Zuckerberg to drop its US fact-checking programs
Zuckerberg Axes Facebook Fact-Checkers, Claims...
Mark Zuckerberg continues to 'adjust' to the new political reality in US – announces axing of fact-checkers on Facebook
Meta Appoints Trump Friend To Board
Meta Platforms appoints UFC chief Dana White, close friend of Donald Trump, to board as it repositions for new administration
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Humanware in 2025
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Nick Clegg To Leave Meta, Hand Over Post To Republican
Former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg to leave global affairs post at Meta ahead of Donald Trump's return to presidency
New York Agencies Must Publish AI Assessments Under New Law
New York state agencies will have to publish assessments of the AI technologies they use under newly signed law
Brazil Suspends BYD EV Plant Construction Over Worker Conditions
Brazil labour authorities say workers constructing BYD EV plant subject to 'slavery-like' conditions, victims of human trafficking
Albania Bans TikTok For One Year After Stabbing
Albania to ban access to TikTok for one year after schoolboy stabbed to death, as regulators seek child social media protections
Amazon Workers Go On Strike Across US
Amazon staff in seven cities across US go on strike after company fails to negotiate, e-commerce giant says Christmas deliveries unaffected
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025
Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025! Join Steven Webb, UK Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Capgemini UK, as we explore the technologies shaping our future—agentic AI, quantum computing, and more. Discover how AI will transform work, sustainability, and customer experiences, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead.
US Supreme Court Agrees To Hear TikTok Appeal
US Supreme Court says it will hear appeal of TikTok and parent ByteDance against ban law, but does not issue emergency injunction
Amazon Faces Strike Action In US Ahead Of Christmas
Amazon faces strike actions at facilities across US days before Christmas as union members authorise action over contract negotiations
AI for Your Business Podcast: Enhancing Your Workforce with AI
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Shaping Tomorrow: Top Tech Trends and Opportunities for 2025
Discover the top tech trends of 2025, from AI advancements and quantum computing to data challenges and sustainability, shaping industries and redefining opportunities.
Intel Interim CEOs Hint At Selling Foundry Business
After Pat Geslinger ousting, Intel's interim CEOs admit firm may be forced to sell Foundry business if new chip-making tech does not succeed
Australia To ‘Charge’ Tech Firms For News Content, After...
News fee. Australia looks introduce mandatory charge on social media platforms and search engines to force them to pay local publishers
Which AI Skills Does Your Business Need?
Discover the AI skills your business needs, from machine learning to ethics, and learn how upskilling and strategic planning can drive innovation and competitiveness.
Apple Touts Ongoing UK Investment, As Tim Cook Meets Prime Minister
Apple highlights its UK investment has grown to £18 billion, as CEO Tim Cook meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer