Regulation

Amazon Sued For Halting Deliveries To Two Black Neighbourhoods

District of Columbia sues Amazon, alleging it secretly stopped fastest delivery service to two predominantly Black neighbourhoods

2 weeks ago

Welcome to the Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Women in Tech: Still Work to be Done?

In this episode, we explore the challenges women face in tech. From addressing the gender gap to fostering inclusivity and…

2 weeks ago

CMA Delays Cloud Computing Report Until 2025

UK competition regulator slightly delays its provisional report on the cloud computing sector and whether “behavioural” remedies are required

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Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty To Fraud

Founder of former cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, Alex Mashinsky, pleads guilty to two counts of fraud

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US Chips ‘No Longer Safe’, Chinese Industry Bodies Claim

Latest salvo in escalating trade war, as Chinese companies are told by local industry bodies that US chips are 'no…

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UK Underestimates Threat Of Cyber-Attacks, Says NCSC Head

The cyber risk facing UK “widely underestimated”, warns head of GCHQ’s NCSC Richard Horne in first major speech

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Microsoft Faces £1 Billion Lawsuit For Alleged Overcharging

Lawsuit filed in London against Microsoft alleges customers using rival cloud services, have to pay more to licence Windows Server

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Elon Musk $56 Billion Pay Deal Rejected, Again

Judge in Delaware for the second time rules against the record-breaking $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk

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China Bans Exports Of Gallium, Germanium, Antimony

Beijing bans exports to US of key materials after Biden administration imposes more restrictions on Chinese chip sector

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US Announces New Export Controls On China’s Chip Sector

New round of US semiconductor export restrictions designed to hamper Beijing's capacity to produce high-end chips

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Elon Musk Seeks To Block OpenAI’s For-Profit Bid

OpenAI's bid to convert to a 'for-profit' organisation is opposed by Elon Musk and co in a federal courtroom

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OpenAI Sued By Canadian News Publishers For Alleged Copyright Infringement

Group of news publishers in Canada become the latest group to sue OpenAI for allegedly using their new content to…

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Canada Sues Google For Alleged Anti-Competitive Conduct In Advertising

More legal trouble. Canada's Competition Bureau sues Google for alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising

3 weeks ago

Meta Concerned At Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s

As social media ban passes, Australian government is accused by Meta of failing to consider young people's voices

3 weeks ago

German Government Plots €2 Billion For Chip Subsidies – Report

Is it enough? After Intel disappointment, Germany to offer approximately 2 billion euros in subsidies for chip investments

3 weeks ago

Google Asks Appeal Court To Throw Out Epic App Store Verdict

After Epic Games 2023 courtroom victory, Google appeal argues “dramatic redesign” of Play store will hurt app developers, consumers

3 weeks ago

Intel Says $7.86bn Grant From US Will Restrict Foundry Spin-off

Chip giant's plan for Intel Foundry to be spun off as independent subsidiary will be restricted after US government grant

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EU Closes Amazon State Aid Case Over Taxes

European Commission closes three failed state-aid investigations over tax rulings for Amazon, Fiat and Starbucks

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Australian Senate Passes Social Media Ban For Under-16s

Ban on social media for under-16s has been passed by Senate in Australia, and will soon become world-first law

3 weeks ago

FTC Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft

Last hurrah for chair Lina Khan? Federal Trade Commission launches sweeping investigation into Microsoft before Trump handover

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UK’s FCA Confirms Plan For Crypto Regulation By 2026

British financial regulator outlines roadmap and timelines to implement regulatory oversight for 'high risk' crypto

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Kim Dotcom Suffers “Serious Stroke”, Amid Deportation Fight

Post on social media claims Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has suffered a “serious stroke” amid deportation from New Zealand

3 weeks ago

Australian Parliament Passes Bill To Ban Social Media For Under-16s

Elon won't be happy. Australia's House of Representatives passes bill to ban children under-16 years from social media. Senate still…

3 weeks ago

Australian Senate Grills Lobbyist Over Social Media Failures

Industry group representative faces hostility from Australian Senate ahead of vote on law to ban under-16s from social media platforms

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US Finalises $7.86bn Award To Intel Amidst Business Troubles

Biden administration to reduce Intel's $8.5bn preliminary award under Chips Act as company lays off 15,000 staff, delays investments

3 weeks ago

Closing Arguments Delivered In Google Ad Tech Monopoly Case

Google, Justice Department make closing arguments in case targeting company's ad tech business, on heels of search monopoly ruling

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Apple’s Cook Visits China Amidst iPhone Sales Slowdown

Apple chief Tim Cook makes third public appearance in China this year amidst stiff domestic iPhone competition, AI uncertainty

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Nvidia Chief Promises China Engagement Ahead Of New Sanctions

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang says the AI chip company plans to maintain presence in China as US plans new sanctions…

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Supreme Court Says Meta Must Face Multibillion-Dollar Fraud Lawsuit

US Supreme Court tosses Meta's appeal over Cambridge Analytica-linked investor lawsuit, meaning case must proceed

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