Setback for Sam Altman's Worldcoin cryptocurrency project in Africa, as Kenya halts its iris-scanning data collection scheme
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Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Telemedicine
How has telemedicine evolved in recent years, and what impact has it had on healthcare delivery? And what are the key advantages and benefits of telemedicine for patients, healthcare providers, and the overall healthcare system?
China To Limit Time Kids Use Smartphones
New proposals in China to limit the time that children and teenagers can spend on their smartphones to two hours a day
Microsoft Identifies Russia-Based Hackers For Teams Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks against Microsoft Teams is being carried out by Russian-government linked hackers, Redmond warns
US Starts Probe Of Alleged China Hack Of Federal Emails
China's suspected compromise of US Commerce and State department email systems investigated by House Oversight Committee
Meta Begins News Closure In Canada Over Publisher Payment Law
After repeated warnings, Meta begins process to end Facebook, Instagram news access in Canada, as government labels move 'irresponsible'
US Lawmakers Call For Stricter AI Chip Export Controls
Two senior US lawmakers call for further export restrictions on AI chip exports to China as domestic chip industry protests
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The State of MedTech
What is the current state of MedTech? Across the MedTech landscape where are the most transformative innovations making a tangible difference to patient care? And what does the future of MedTech look like?
Bipartisan Bill Seeks New US Tech Regulator
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Elizabeth Warren, back bill to create new US government tech commission
EU Investigates Microsoft Over Teams Bundling With Office
Bundling of video and chat app Teams into Microsoft Office suite triggers European Commission antitrust investigation
Cyberattack Impacts Two Ambulance Services
Supply chain attack. Cyberattack on IT supplier impacts two major ambulance services in the United Kingdom
AI Firms Agree Safeguards, Including Watermarks For AI Content
White House says AI firms including OpenAI, Google and others have agreed voluntary AI safeguards that includes use of watermarks
Mobile Roaming Charging Sees Ofcom Propose New Rules
After most UK mobile operators reinstated roaming charges for users in Europe, regulator proposes mandatory alerts
Apple Warns Of FaceTime, iMessage Withdrawal In UK Over Act Changes
UK government warned by Apple it will not comply with proposed updates to Investigatory Powers Act, and could withdraw FaceTime, iMessage
TSMC Delays Production At Arizona Fab, Amid Skills Shortage
Production start at vaunted Arizona chip factory pushed back a year by TSMC, due to shortage of skilled workers
UK Selected For Battery Gigafactory For Jaguar Land Rover EVs
Tata Group, the Indian owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has selected Somerset in the UK to build a £4 billion battery gigafactory
AI Discussed At UN Security Council Meeting
Amid calls for creation of UN body to oversea and govern artificial intelligence, the UN Security Council meets to discuss the tech
Chinese Hackers Compromised Emails Of US Commerce Secretary
Fallout spreads from cyberattack by China-based hackers, as emails from head of US Commerce Department reportedly compromised
The State of Wearable MedTech
As wearable MedTech continues to evolve rapidly, does there continue to be a business case to develop this technology, and how will organisations like the NHS embrace digital healthcare in the future?
China-Based Hackers Breached US Govt Email Accounts
White House and Microsoft confirm that China-based hackers have breached US government Exchange email accounts
Online Safety Bill: Lords Demand Changes To Social Media Algorithms
House of Lords fails to object to encryption demands in Online Safety Bill, but rather harmful algorithms for social media
Trial Begins Of Samsung Executive Accused Of Stealing Chip Secrets
Trial begins in South Korea of former executive who allegedly attempted to use Samsung secrets in China chip plant deal
Foxconn Abandons Indian Chip Joint Venture, Seeks New Project
Blow to India? Taiwan's Foxconn abandons $19.5 billion chipmaking joint venture with Vedanta, but seeks local incentives for new project
EU Agrees US Trans-Atlantic Data Sharing Deal
European Commission on Monday adopts its “adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework”, but legal challenge is threatened
Broadcom Signals $1 Billion Investment In Spain
CEO of American Broadcom manufacturer confirms $1 billion investment into EU program to develop chip industry in Spain
TikTok Seeks To Block Montana 1 January 2024 Ban
Chinese-owned app asks US judge to block enforcement of Montana's state ban on TikTok, before 1 January deadline
China Releases Open Source Operating System
First home grown open source operating system released by China, amid escalating trade war with the US and the West
Canadian Government Halts Advertising On Facebook, Instagram
Federal government in Canada pulls its modest amount of advertising on Facebook, Instagram after Meta pulls news for Canadians
Judge Blocks Biden Officials Communicating With Social Media Firms
Win for US republicans, after federal judge restricts some Biden officials from meeting and communicating with social media companies
Chinese Chip Material Export Retaliation ‘Just A Start’
Trade war escalation. Chinese trade policy advisor warns Beijing's export restrictions on gallium and germanium are “just a start”