Regulation

Meta Refuses EU Release Of Multimodal Llama AI Model

Mark Zuckerberg firm says European regulatory environment too ‘unpredictable’, so will not release multimodal Llama AI Model in region

5 months ago

US Considers Further Chip Restrictions For China – Report

Stop supplying Beijing. US tells allied chip tech firms it is mulling the most severe chip trade restriction for China

5 months ago

TikTok Parent Loses Bid To Avoid EU ‘Gatekeeper’ Label

China's ByteDance has lost a legal challenge to avoid a European Union 'gatekeeper' designation, but can appeal ruling

5 months ago

Kaspersky To Shutter US Operation After National Security Ban

Russian cybersecurity giant Kaspersky is to close down all of its operations in the United States after national security ban

5 months ago

Microsoft Faces UK Probe Over Inflection Staff Hiring

Poaching staff? UK's CMA regulator confirms phase one investigation of Microsoft's “hiring” of former Inflection AI staff

5 months ago

Elon Musk To Relocate SpaceX, X HQ To Texas

Leaving California. Elon Musk protests new gender-identity law, says he will move headquarters of SpaceX and X from California

5 months ago

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The Value of Data

Discover the transformative power of data in our latest podcast. Learn how leveraging data can drive business growth, enhance decision-making,…

5 months ago

India Regulator Finds Apple App Store Breaches Competition Law

India competition regulator finds Apple App Store in breach of law over lack of third-party payment options

5 months ago

X Plans To Challenge EU DSA Breach Findings

Social media platform X says it disagrees with EU DSA findings as chief Elon Musk says he will pursue 'public…

5 months ago

AT&T Admits Data Breach Impacted “Nearly All” Customers

American telecommunications giant AT&T admits that “nearly all” customer accounts were compromised in 2022 breach

5 months ago

Elon Musk’s X Breached DSA Rules, EU Finds

X's Blue checks 'used to mean trustworthy sources of information. Now our preliminary view is that they deceive users', says…

5 months ago

Germany Agrees Deal To Phase Out Huawei, Chinese 5G Kit – Report

German government reaches deal with mobile operators to phase out 5G equipment from Chinese firms, including Huawei

5 months ago

Musk Defeats $500m Mass Twitter Layoff Lawsuit

Elon Musk gains dismissal of lawsuit claiming he refused to pay $500m severance to thousands of fired Twitter staff

5 months ago

EU Tariffs On Chinese EVs Come Into Force

Higher EU tariffs on certain Chinese EV makers kicked in this week, as Brussels follows US to protect domestic motor…

6 months ago

Editorial: Labour Wins: A New Tech Strategy for Britain?

As Labour rolls out ambitious plans, including a focus on AI in healthcare and support for startups, the success of…

6 months ago

Russia’s Central Bank Tells Businesses To Use Crypto To Avoid Sanctions

Sanctions busting. Russian businesses told to use cryptocurrencies and other digital options to make payments with foreign customers

6 months ago

ASML Veldhoven Expansion Gains Dutch Court Approval

Expansion of ASML's operations in The Netherlands receives court approval, after objections from two neighbours

6 months ago

Fisker Seeks Approval For Firesale Of Remaining EVs

Fisker asks bankruptcy judge for permission to sell remaining Ocean SUV at just $14,000 per EV, down from $70,000

6 months ago

EU Proposes Import Duties On China’s Temu, Shein, AliExpress – Report

European Union is reportedly drawing up plans to impose custom duties on a number of Chinese online retailers

6 months ago

Biden Administration Revoked Eight Licences For Huawei In 2024

US continues to restrict Hauwei's access to American technology after revoking eight export licences this year

6 months ago

Japan’s Government Ends Use Of Floppy Disks

Decades overdue. Japanese government finally realises it is no longer the 1990s and confirms it has ended use of floppy…

6 months ago

Google Adds AI Disclosure Requirements For Political Ads

Google adds disclosure requirements for AI-generated or digitally altered content in political ads as elections loom

6 months ago

US Supreme Court Sidesteps Decision On Social Media Laws

US Supreme Court throws out lower court decisions on Florida, Texas laws imposing social media regulation, demands more research

6 months ago

Meme Stock GameStop Sinks On Lawsuit News

Meme stock GameStop, known for a stellar rally in 2021 spurred by social media, shows volatility on news of probes…

6 months ago

France Prepares Formal Nvidia Antitrust Charges

French antitrust regulator reportedly preparing formal charges against Nvidia following dawn raids last September, amidst AI surge

6 months ago

EU Finds Meta Subscription Plan Violates DMA Rules

European Commission provisionally charges Meta with violating DMA competition rules over Facebook, Instagram subscription plans

6 months ago

SEC Files Lawsuit Against Crypto Firm Consensys

SEC files latest enforcement lawsuit against crypto firm Consensys as it seeks to apply established rules to digital assets

6 months ago

EU Focuses On Microsoft-OpenAI Deal In New Probe

EU steps up scrutiny of artificial intelligence (AI) industry with probes into Microsoft's OpenAI investments, Google's AI deal with Samsung

6 months ago

India Investigates After Report Claims Apple Supplier ‘Excluded Married Women’

Indian government investigates after report claims Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn 'systematically' excludes married women

6 months ago

Tesla Argues Elon Musk Won Battle Over $56 Billion Pay Package

Tesla, citing shareholder vote, claims Elon Musk has won the legal battle over $56bn pay package, despite judge ruling against…

6 months ago