Regulation

Irish Watchdog Launches Inquiry Into Google AI Model

Google's protection of EU users' personal data when training its AI model, is under investigation by Ireland's watchdog

2 months ago

Former Girlfriend of FTX’s Bankman-Fried Seeks To Avoid Prison

Ahead of her sentencing later this month, former cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison, asks judge to spare her from prison

2 months ago

Apple Ordered To Pay Ireland €13bn In Taxes

Europe's top court backs Commission's 2016 decision that Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid, and Tim Cook must pay it back

2 months ago

Google Must Pay €2.4bn Fine, EU Court Rules

Appeal thrown out. Google must pay European Commission's €2.4bn fine for abuse of shopping comparison service, top EU court rules

2 months ago

China Delegation Visits Brussels Over EV Tariffs

China sends senior-level trade officials to Brussels over upcoming EU tariffs on electric vehicles amidst soaring trade tensions

2 months ago

X Updates Grok AI Chatbot Over Election Misinformation

X makes changes to xAI's Grok AI chatbot after five US secretaries of state take it to task for spreading…

2 months ago

China Says New Dutch Chip Export Rules Result Of ‘Coercion’

China says new Dutch export controls on chipmaking equpment result of US 'coercion' design to protect 'global hegemony'

2 months ago

Google Goes On Trial In US Over Ad Tech Dominance

US trial of Google over ad tech market power begins, with forced divestiture of ad businesses a possibility

2 months ago

US DOJ To Propose Google Penalties By End Of Year

US judge gives Justice Department until end of year to formulate plan for Google punishment in landmark search monopoly case

2 months ago

Trump ‘To Appoint Musk’ To Gov’t Efficiency Role If Elected

Donald Trump says he would appoint Elon Musk to lead government efficiency commission if elected, following X interview last month

2 months ago

Australian Official Received Death Threats After Musk Criticism

Australian eSafety commissioner says she received death threats after Musk criticised her for trying to regulate X

2 months ago

Man Arrested After ‘Earning Millions’ From AI Music Tracks

US man allegedly earned more than $10m in royalties streaming hundreds of thousands of fake AI-generated music tracks to bots

2 months ago

CMA Finds Google Abuses Ad Tech Dominance

UK competition regulator finds Google abuses market dominance in online advertising, joining similar cases in US, EU

2 months ago

Telegram’s Pavel Durov Speaks Out Against French Charges

First public response made by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, after arrest in France over alleged criminal behaviour on his app

2 months ago

US Probes Four-Vehicle Crash Involving AI Driver Assistance

US authorities probe fatal four-vehicle crash caused by Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle using BlueCruise driver-assistance feature

2 months ago

Vestager To Step Down As EU Competition Chief

Margrethe Vestager set to step down as EU competition commissioner after a decade in office that has seen crackdown on…

2 months ago

EU Seeks Industry Views On Google DMA Compliance

EU regulators to seek views from industry players on Google's DMA compliance plans ahead of decision on formal competition charges

2 months ago

China Accused Of Poaching Talent Amidst Chip Plant Drive

Taiwan accuses mainland China of poaching chip talent, secrets amidst frenzied pending on chip equipment, factory construction

2 months ago

Nvidia Served With Subpoena In US Antitrust Probe

AI chipmaker Nvidia receives subpoena from US Department of Justice as agency moves closer to filing formal antitrust charges

2 months ago

Starlink Says ‘Complying’ With X Ban In Brazil

Elon Musk satellite broadband company Starlink says complying with order to ban Musk-owned X in Brazil, after initial refusal

2 months ago

Binance Executive Renews Nigeria Bail Plea On Health Grounds

Binance executive files new bail appeal on health grounds after detention in country for months amidst money laundering probe

3 months ago

Brazilian Supreme Court Upholds X Ban

Brazilian Supreme Court justices uphold ban on X amidst row over banned accounts and compliance with court orders

3 months ago

Crypto Executives Plan Kamala Harris Fundraiser

Cryptocurrency investors and industry executives plan fundraiser for vice president Kamala Harris this month amidst hopes for policy shift

3 months ago

Aricell Chief Arrested Over Massive Battery Plant Fire

Chief executive of South Korea's Aricell arrested after authorities accuse company of security failings leading to fire that killed 23

3 months ago

X Shut Down In Brazil Amidst Supreme Court Spat

Social media platform X refuses to comply with Brazil court order to appoint legal representative, risking suspension in country

3 months ago

OpenAI, Anthropic To Share AI Models With US Government

Deal signed by OpenAI and Anthropic will grant the US AI Safety Institute access to major new models for safety…

3 months ago

Musk Row With Brazil Continues, As Supreme Court Threatens To Suspend X

Brazil’s Supreme Court threatens to suspend Elon Musk's X, amid ongoing row over outstanding fines and alleged 'censorship'

3 months ago

Intel Questioned By US Senator Over Job Cuts After $20bn Grant, Loans

Intel CEO questioned by republican senator on 15,000 job cuts, after chip giant being awarded $20bn US grant

3 months ago

Telegram’s Pavel Durov Charged For Allowing Criminal Activity On App

Consequences of no moderation? French authorities charge Pavel Durov over alleged criminal activities on platform

3 months ago