Mozilla Foundation axes 30 percent of its staff, and is eliminating its Advocacy Division that fights for free and open Internet
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Australia Plans Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
Protecting kids? Australian government confirms plan to implement restriction on social media for children under 16
Canada Orders Shutdown Of TikTok’s Canadian Business
Canada ordered China's TikTok business in the country to be dissolved over national security risks, but does not ban access to app
Amazon Boss Denies Return To Office Mandate Is ‘Backdoor...
CEO Andy Jassy tells Amazon staff that the recent 5-day in-office mandate is not meant to be “a backdoor layoff”
Donald Trump Election Victory, And Implications For Tech Sector
Victory of Donald Trump in the US Presidential election and the potential implications for the tech industry
Is the Digital Transformation of Businesses Complete?
Digital transformation is an ongoing journey, requiring continuous adaptation, strong leadership, and skilled talent to stay competitive in a digital world.
X’s Community Notes Fails To Stem US Election Misinformation...
Hate speech non-profit that defeated Elon Musk's lawsuit, warns X's Community Notes is failing to stem tide of US election misinformation
TikTok Parent Co-Founder Tops China Rich List
Zhang Yiming, co-founder of TikTok parent ByteDance, rises to China's richest person even as country's economy sputters
Nadella’s Microsoft Pay Jumps 63 Percent In Spite Of Incentive...
Microsoft chief Satya Nadella sees pay soar 63 percent for latest financial year, even though he requested cut to cash incentive
Silicon In Focus Podcast: A New Age of Cyberculture?
In this episode, we delve into the ever-evolving digital world and its profound impact on our lives. From the latest trends in technology and innovation to the cultural shifts sparked by our online interactions, we explore the intersection of cyberspace and society.
LinkedIn Fined €310m By Irish Data Protection Commission
Heavy fine for LinkedIn, after Irish data protection watchdog cites GDPR violations with people's personal data for targeted ads
Ofcom Finds Online Posts Were Clearly Connected To UK Riots
UK regulator says social media posts “appears to have contributed” to riots following murder of three girls in Southport
Bluesky Gains After X Changes How Blocking Works
Twitter rival Bluesky gains 500,000 new users, after Elon Musk's X says platform will allow blocked users to still see posts
Meta Restarts Use Of Facial Recognition For ‘Celebrity Scam...
Three years after dropping the use of facial recognition, Meta says it will use the tech again to aid in crackdown on 'celeb-bait ads'
AWS Tells Staff To Leave If They Don’t Wish To Return To Office
Head of Amazon Web Services reportedly tells staff to leave if they don't like controversial new 5-day-per-week in-office policy
TikTok’s ByteDance Fires Intern For Allegedly Sabotaging AI...
ByteDance sacks intern for allegedly sabotaging the training of an internal artificial intelligence (AI) project
Meta Axes Staff At WhatsApp, Instagram, Reality Labs – Report
Meta has reportedly begun laying off staff across various departments, but as of yet there is no word on actual numbers being let go
The Power of Tomorrow: Technologies that Will Revolutionise Digital...
Discover how emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and edge computing are set to revolutionise industries over the next decade. From transforming healthcare and finance to enhancing cybersecurity, these will usher in a new era of efficiency, accuracy, and resilience.
US Labour Board Accuses Apple Of Slack Restrictions
US labour officials say Apple illegally restricted employees' right to discuss workplace issues on Slack workplace messaging system
TikTok Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs In Favour Of AI – Report
ByteDance's TikTok is laying off up to 500 employees as it moves to greater use of AI for content moderation
Elon Musk’s X To Avoid EU’s Tough DMA – Report
Musk's X will reportedly not be designated as a 'gatekeeper', that would have subjected it to onerous DMA obligations
Battery Maker Northvolt To Replace Plant Boss, Amid Difficulties
Difficulties continue for Northvolt, as head of Europe's first lithium-ion gigafactory steps down with immediate effect
TikTok Sued By US States For Allegedly Harming Children
Legal headache deepens for TikTok in US, after a number of states file lawsuits alleging platform harms, fails to protect children
Brazil To Restore X Access After Elon Musk Complies With Court Orders
Supreme Court clears X to resume access in Brazil, after high profile clash between top judge and Elon Musk
The Age of Virtual Assistants
Discover how virtual assistants, powered by AI and innovative technology, are transforming industries and personal productivity. From Siri's debut to advanced voice assistants, explore their growing impact on customer experiences, ethical considerations, and the future of work.
Microsoft Invests €4.3 Billion In Italy For AI, Cloud
Data centre and AI spending spree continues over at Microsoft, with Italy earmarked for €4.3 billion investment
Ofcom Preparing For ‘Strong Action’ Against Tech Giants...
Watch out Elon? British media regulator warns tech firms to be ready for 'strong action' when Online Safety Act kicks in
Google To Invest $1 Billion For Data Centre In Thailand
Google to build a new data centre in Thailand as part of $1 billion investment, amid intense cloud and AI arms race
Digitally Curious
In Digitally Curious, Andrew Grill explores emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, offering a practical guide for businesses and individuals to embrace digital transformation and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving world. Learn how curiosity can become your greatest asset in the digital age.
Government Nationalises One Of UK’s Last Semiconductor Factories
Saved from closure. Ministry of Defence acquires chip factory in County Durham responsible for semiconductors for defence industry