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Ireland Data Regulator Opens X Probe Over Grok AI TrainingIreland Data Regulator Opens X Probe Over Grok AI Training

Ireland Data Regulator Opens X Probe Over Grok AI Training

Ireland data protection commission investigates X, formerly Twitter, over use of EU users' data for training AI chatbot Grok

2 weeks ago
China Exempts Outsourced Chips From TariffsChina Exempts Outsourced Chips From Tariffs

China Exempts Outsourced Chips From Tariffs

China will not levy duties on imports of US-branded chips unless they are actually manufactured there, in potential blow to…

2 weeks ago
Amazon CEO Says Sellers May Pass Tariff Costs Onto ConsumersAmazon CEO Says Sellers May Pass Tariff Costs Onto Consumers

Amazon CEO Says Sellers May Pass Tariff Costs Onto Consumers

With China tariff set at 145 percent, Amazon CEO admits third party sellers may pass the cost of Trump's tariffs…

2 weeks ago
China Hits Back At Trump, Raises US Tariffs To 125 PercentChina Hits Back At Trump, Raises US Tariffs To 125 Percent

China Hits Back At Trump, Raises US Tariffs To 125 Percent

After weeks of tariff chaos, China hits back at Donald Trump and raises tariffs on US goods to 125 percent

2 weeks ago
OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Citing InterferenceOpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Citing Interference

OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Citing Interference

Escalation of feud between Sam Altman and Elon Musk, after OpenAI confirms it is now suing Musk who sued OpenAI…

3 weeks ago
Apple Airlifts 600 Tons Of iPhones From India, Amid Trump Tariff ChaosApple Airlifts 600 Tons Of iPhones From India, Amid Trump Tariff Chaos

Apple Airlifts 600 Tons Of iPhones From India, Amid Trump Tariff Chaos

As Trump eases his global tariffs, but ramps up China's input duty, Apple reportedly airlifts in over a million iPhones…

3 weeks ago
Musk’s DOGE Uses AI To Detect Anti-Trump Sentiment In Federal WorkersMusk’s DOGE Uses AI To Detect Anti-Trump Sentiment In Federal Workers

Musk’s DOGE Uses AI To Detect Anti-Trump Sentiment In Federal Workers

Loose lips sink...your job. Federal communications reportedly being spied upon by Musk's DOGE, using AI to detect anti-Trump sentiment

3 weeks ago
Bitcoin Falls Further, As Trump’s Tariffs Roil MarketsBitcoin Falls Further, As Trump’s Tariffs Roil Markets

Bitcoin Falls Further, As Trump’s Tariffs Roil Markets

Global markets continue to plummet, as Trump tariffs go into force - including a 104 percent tariff on China

3 weeks ago
Ofcom Launches First ‘Online Safety Act’ InvestigationOfcom Launches First ‘Online Safety Act’ Investigation

Ofcom Launches First ‘Online Safety Act’ Investigation

British regulator Ofcom announces first investigation under new digital safety laws, into an online suicide forum

3 weeks ago
US DoJ Disbands Crypto Enforcement TeamUS DoJ Disbands Crypto Enforcement Team

US DoJ Disbands Crypto Enforcement Team

Crypto free for all? US Justice Department is disbanding team of prosecutors who targetted cryptocurrency crimes

3 weeks ago
China’s YMTC Publishes Memory Patent ApplicationsChina’s YMTC Publishes Memory Patent Applications

China’s YMTC Publishes Memory Patent Applications

US-sanctioned YMTC publishes nearly 20 memory patent applications, showcasing innovations in efficiency and chip construction

3 weeks ago
Microsoft Ends Projects With Wicresoft In ChinaMicrosoft Ends Projects With Wicresoft In China

Microsoft Ends Projects With Wicresoft In China

Some 2,000 support staff reportedly laid off as Microsoft ends China outsourcing deal with its own joint venture Wicresoft

3 weeks ago
Court Rejects UK Government Bid For Secrecy On Apple CaseCourt Rejects UK Government Bid For Secrecy On Apple Case

Court Rejects UK Government Bid For Secrecy On Apple Case

UK Investigatory Powers Tribunal ends secrecy around Apple appeal of government order to provide access to encrypted data

3 weeks ago
White House Extends TikTok Sale Deadline To JuneWhite House Extends TikTok Sale Deadline To June

White House Extends TikTok Sale Deadline To June

US president hands TikTok a second 75-day extension for deadline to divest US operations under 2024 bipartisan sale-or-ban law

3 weeks ago

Meta Terminates Contract With Barcelona-Based Moderators

Facebook parent Meta abruptly terminates contract with Barcelona-based content moderators amidst policy shift

3 weeks ago

Kenya Court Approves $2.4bn Meta Hate Speech Lawsuit

High Court in Kenya says $2.4bn case against Facebook parent Meta can go ahead, over allegations of hate speech during…

3 weeks ago

Pentagon Confirms Investigation Of Signal Use By Pete Hegseth

Inspector General at the Pentagon confirms investigation into the use of Signal app by US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegset

3 weeks ago

Amazon Joins Bidders To Acquire TikTok In US

But will Beijing or ByteDance allow sale? Amazon joins potential bidders for TikTok in US, ahead of 5 April deadline

4 weeks ago

Elon Musk Dismisses Reports Of Imminent Departure From DOGE

Elon Musk dismisses report that Trump told cabinet that he expects Musk to leave his DOGE role within weeks

4 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg Lobbies Trump To Avoid Antitrust Trial – Report

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly lobbying President Donald Trump for a settlement to avoid antitrust trial later this month

4 weeks ago

Trump’s Tariffs: Implications For Tech Sector

Semiconductor imports are free of Trump's tariff war, but concerns remain over imports of smartphones from China, and items sold…

4 weeks ago

White House Meeting To Discuss TikTok Sale, Days Ahead Of Ban

Ahead of 5 April deadline, Trump is to hold White House meeting over possible investors to purchase a stake in…

4 weeks ago

France Fines Apple Over Ad Tracking Feature

Apple fined 150m euros over App Tracking Transparency feature that it says abuses Apple's market dominance on iOS devices

4 weeks ago

Microsoft Shutters Shanghai Lab In Latest China Pullback

Microsoft closes down IoT and AI lab it operated in Shanghai tech district in latest move to pull back from…

4 weeks ago

Overcoming Digital Transformation Challenges: Lessons from Industry Leaders

Discover expert insights on overcoming digital transformation challenges. Learn how to manage change, balance innovation, and drive business growth effectively.

4 weeks ago

SMIC Sees Record Revenue, But Halved Profits

SMIC sees revenues rise 27 percent for 2024, but profits fall nearly 50 percent amidst sanctions, intensified competition

4 weeks ago

NHS Software Provider Fined £3m Over Breach

NHS software services provider Advanced Computer Software Group fined £3m over ransomware breach that compromised data, shut down services

4 weeks ago

EU To Invest €1.3bn in AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Skills

As UK and Europe develop closer military ties, European Commission says it will invest €1.3 billion in AI and cybersecurity

1 month ago

WhatsApp Appeal Against EU Fine Backed By Court Advisor

Notable development for Meta, after appeal against 2021 WhatsApp privacy fine is backed by advisor to EU's Court of Justice

1 month ago