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London Black Cabs Sue Uber In Latest Legal Tangle
More than 10,000 London black cab drivers sue Uber claiming company acted illegally to obtain licence and gain market share
Russia Accused Of Cyberattack On Germany’s Ruling Party, Defence Firms
German foreign minister warns Russia will face consequences for “absolutely intolerable” cyberattack on ruling party, and German companies
US Urges No AI Control Of Nuclear Weapons
No skynet please. After the US, UK and France pledge human only control of nuclear weapons, China and Russia urged to follow suite
US To Ban Huawei, ZTE From Certifying Wireless Kit
US FCC seeks to ban Chinese telecom firms at centre of national security concerns from certifying their wireless equipment
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Quest Software Podcast: Episode 2: How to Survive a Ransomware Attack
In this podcast we survey how ransomware has evolved and consider the practical actions businesses can take to protect their data, as understanding the past shapes our responses today and prepares us for the challenges of tomorrow.
TikTok Viewed As Chinese Influence Tool By Most Americans – Poll
Most people in the United States view TikTok as a Chinese influence tool a poll reveals, so why do so many Americans use it?
Ofcom Confirms OnlyFans Investigation Over Age Verification
UK regulator confirms it is investigating whether OnlyFans is doing enough to prevent children accessing pornography
Ex Google Staff Fired Over Israel Protest File NLRB Complaint
Dismissed staff file complaint with a US labor board, and allege Google unlawfully terminated their employment
Microsoft, OpenAI Sued By More Newspaper Publishers
Eight newspaper publishers in the US allege Microsoft and OpenAI used their millions of their articles to train AI models
Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Sentenced To Four Months In Prison
US judge sentences Binance founder, Changpeng Zhao, to four months in prison for ignoring money laundering on his platform
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Zscaler Podcast: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Episode 2: The Democratisation of AI Security
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Zscaler Podcast: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Episode 1: Ghosts in the Machine
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OpenAI Hit By Austrian Complaint Over ChatGPT ‘False Data’
Rights group argues ChatGPT tendency to generate false information on individuals violates GDPR data protection rules on accuracy
EU Designates Apple’s iPad OS As DMA ‘Gatekeeper’
European Commission says Apple's iPadOS is 'gatekeeper' due to large number of businesses 'locked in' to platform by large app ecosystem
Austria Conference Calls For Controls On ‘Killer Robots’
Internatinal conference in Vienna calls for controls on AI-powered autonomous weapons to ensure humans remain in control
US Probes Ford BlueCruise Driver Assistance Over Crashes
US highway safety agency opens formal investigation into Ford BlueCruise following two fatal crashes in which AI-powered system was engaged
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Digital Transformation and Sustainability
Discover how digital transformation has evolved to encompass sustainability goals. Learn the biggest challenges organisations face when integrating sustainability into their digital transformation strategies.
Google Asks US Court To Dismiss Federal Adtech Case
Google asks Virginia federal court to dismiss case brought by US Justice Department and eight states over adtech dominance
Shein Subject To Most Stringent EU Digital Rules
Quick-growing fast-fashion company Shein must comply with most stringent level of EU digital rules after it passes key threshold
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Smart ESG: Your Data, Your Sustainability
In this episode we delve into the crucial realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, exploring how data-driven strategies are reshaping the landscape of sustainability practices in businesses worldwide.
Email Provider Complains To EU Over Reduced Google Rankings
Germany's Tuta Mail says Google broke EU's new DMA rules with March algorithm update that caused site visits to drop 90 percent
US Regulator Probes Effectiveness Of Tesla Autopilot Recall
US auto safety regulator opens new investigation into adequacy of Tesla Autopilot recall, saying it may not address safety concerns
ByteDance Would Rather Shutter TikTok US, Than Sell – Report
TikTok's 'secret source' algorithm is so core to ByteDance, it would rather shut down US operation, multiple sources have indicated
Google Delays Removal Of Third-Party Cookies, Again
For third time Google delays phase-out of third-party Chrome cookies after pushback from industry and British regulator
President Biden Signs TikTok Ban Or Divest Bill Into Law
TikTok pledges to challenge 'unconstitutional' US ban in the courts, after President Joe Biden signs ban or divest bill into law
UK CMA Seeks Feedback On Microsoft, Amazon AI Partnerships
British regulator invites feedback on major partnerships Microsoft and Amazon have struck with smaller AI firms
Australian PM Hits Out At Elon Musk Over Knife Attack Video
Censorship row brewing down under, after the Australian Prime Minister calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'
US SEC Seeks $5.3 Billion Fine From Terra’s Do Kwon
Financial regulator asks New York judge to impose $5.3 billion in fines against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon in civil fraud case
US Senate Passes TikTok Ban Or Divestment Bill
ByteDance protest falls on deaf ears, as Senate passes TikTok ban or divest bill, with President Biden expected to sign it