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US To Urge Holland To Halt ASML Servicing Tools For China
Turning the screws on Beijing. Biden Administration to urge the Netherlands to stop ASML servicing some tools in China
Microsoft Singled Out In Review Of Chinese Hack Of US Government Emails
Cyber Safety Review Board concludes Chinese hack of top US government officials' emails was preventable, and blames Microsoft
New Zealand Joins US, UK, Netherlands Alleging Chinese Cyber Espionage
Five eyes member New Zealand joins with the US and UK alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage
OpenAI Delays Release Of Voice Cloning Tool, Amid Election Concerns
OpenAI concludes it is too risky currently to release its AI voice cloning tool, amid concern at tech's impact on upcoming elections
US Tightens AI Chip Export Restrictions To China
New restrictions online. Export rules of AI chips to China, announced last October, went into force late last week
FTC Investigates TikTok Over Security, Privacy – Report
Federal Trade Commission reportedly investigating TikTok for its data and security practices, amid US ban threat
US Congress Bans Use Of Microsoft AI Copilot – Report
Risk of leaks. US House of Representatives implements strict ban on congressional staff using Microsoft's Copilot chatbot
The Netherlands To Spend Billions To Retain ASML Operations
Dutch government will spend 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to improve infrastructure in Eindhoven, to ensure ASML doesn't move abroad
China Bans Intel, AMD Chips, Windows OS From Government Computers
Beijing reportedly begins blocking the use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers, and sidelines Microsoft's Windows OS
NHS Scotland Confirms Clinical Data Published By Ransomware Gang
NHS Dumfries and Galloway condemns ransomware gang for publishing patients clinical data after cyberattack earlier this month
Julian Assange Wins Temporary Reprieve For US Extradition Appeal
US assurances required. Julian Assange handed a slender reprieve in fight against his extradition to the United States
EU Opens Investigation Into Apple, Google, Meta
EU launches probe into Apple, Google and Meta's competition practices under new DMA rules as pressure mounts on tech giants
Fears Over ‘Mass Surveillance’ With Bill Changes
techUK and other tech, human rights groups say proposed changes to Investigatory Powers Act could introduce 'mass surveillance'
US Government, US States Sue Apple For Smartphone Monopoly
Apple accused of making it harder to switch phones, hampering innovation, and imposing costs on developers
White House Warns Of Cyberattacks On US Water Infrastructure
Foreign hackers are targetting US water and sewage systems United States warns, pointing finger at Iran and China
Intel To Spend $100bn In US, After Biden’s $20bn Award
Big investment planned for US, after Intel wins nearly $20 billion in loans and funding from Biden Administration
Russia Warns US Over SpaceX ‘Spy Satellites’
'Starshield' spy satellites built by SpaceX for the US government could result in commercial satellites being targetted, warns Russia
AI Researchers In West, China Identify AI ‘Red Lines’
Leading AI researchers in the West and China identify key 'red lines' that AI must not cross in order to avoid 'existential risks'
US Senators Voice Support For TikTok Bill
Some US senators say they support bill that could result in TikTok ban, while US lawmaker says forced sale would be in shareholders' interests
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin Gathers Investors To Buy TikTok – Report
But will China sell? Former US Treasury Secretary claims he is putting together investor group to buy China's TikTok
Artificial Intelligence Act: Industry Reaction
Industry experts react to the European Union Parliament approving landmark legislation for artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Act: EU Parliament Approves Landmark AI Law
European Union Parliament on Wednesday officially approved world’s first major set of regulatory ground rules for AI
US House Gives ByteDance Six Months To Divest TikTok Or Face Ban
House of Representatives vote could force ByteDance to divest TikTok within six months, or face nationwide US ban
Intel Export License Allows It To Continue Selling To Huawei – Report
Chip giant Intel reportedly still allowed to sell millions of dollars of chips to China's Huawei, despite US sanctions
Google Restricts Gemini AI Chatbot Election Answers
Search engine giant to restrict election-related queries that users can ask Gemini chatbot, after restriction applied in US, India
US Lawmakers Inundated With Calls From TikTok Users
US lawmakers inundated with telephone calls from TikTok users as bill that could ban app gains momentum in Congress
US Bill To Ban Or Divest TikTok, Advances In House
TikTok faces fast-tracked vote in US House Of Representatives next week, after committee unanimously voted for ban or divestment
Elon Musk Will Not Fund Candidates After Meeting Donald Trump
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he will not fund Joe Biden or Donald Trump in US Presidential election, after Trump meeting
US Congress Bid To Ban TikTok Or Divest Gathers Pace
Upcoming vote by House Committee on Energy and Commerce to ban TikTok in US, or insist on ByteDance divesting the app