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Nigeria Upholds $220m Fine Against Meta Over Data Policies
Nigerian court upholds fine by competition and consumer protection agency over collecting user information without consent
OpenAI Would Buy Google’s Chrome, Executive Tells Judge
AI pioneer OpenAI is interested if Google is forced to sell of its Chrome browser amid antitrust trial in United States
Trump’s Meme Coin Value Surges After Dinner Invitation
Leading holders of Trump meme coin receive invitation to private gala dinner with US President, prompting conflict of interest concerns
DeepSeek Transferred Data Without Consent, Says South Korea
Privacy concerns continue for China's DeepSeek, after South Korean regulator says platform transferred data without consent
Former OpenAI Staff Seek To Block For-Profit Conversion
Ten former staffers ask attorney generals in California and Delaware to block OpenAI's for-profit conversion
The Ransomware Business Model: The State of Cybercrime
Ransomware has become big business. This article reveals how cybercriminals operate, why attacks are surging, and what businesses must do to protect themselves.
Russian Court Says Google Disclosed Data On Ukraine Casualties
Russian court finds Google liable for YouTube video allegedly disclosing personal data on Russian casualties in Ukraine
FTC Sues Uber Over ‘Deceptive’ Subscription Practices
US trade regulator says Uber signed users up for Uber One plan without their knowledge, exaggerated discounts, made it difficult to cancel
Shopify Must Face California Privacy Lawsuit
Appeals court ruling reopens case that had been dismissed, finding Shopify must face trial under California consumer privacy law
Justice Dept Argues Google Must Face Harsh Remedies
US Justice Department lawyers argue Google must face wide-ranging remedies including selling off Chrome, with AI also taken into account
Huawei ‘Set’ To Begin Mass Production Of Advanced AI Chip
Huawei reportedly to begin mass shipments of Ascend 910C AI accelerator to Chinese customers as early as next month, after US Nvidia ban
Head Of Chinese Chip Tools Company Drops US Citizenship
Gerald Yin, founder, chairman and chief executive of key Chinese chip tools maker AMEC, drops US citizenship following new US restrictions
Intel Tells Chinese Clients Some AI Chips To Require Licence
Intel reportedly tells clients in China some of its AI chips will now require export licence, after Nvidia takes $5.5bn hit
Google To Appeal Portions Of Ad Monopoly Ruling
Google says it will appeal 'adverse' portions of ruling that found its ad business is illegal monopoly, says decision was 'mixed'
Apple iPhone Shipments In China Slide, As Cook Talks With Trump...
CEO Tim Cook talks to Trump official, as IDC notes China's smartphone market growth, and Apple shipments fall
AMD Warns Of $800m Charge From US Chip Restrictions On China
Another big name chip maker expects a hefty financial charge, after the US tightened rules over exporting chips to China
Google Digital Ad Network Ruled Illegal Monopoly By Judge
More bad news for Google. Second time in less than a year that some part of Alphabet's business has been ruled a monopoly
US State Dept Closes Office Flagging Russia, China Disinformation
Federal office that tackled misinformation and disinformation from hostile nations is closed down, after criticism from US conservatives
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Makes Surprise Visit To China
After Nvidia admits it will take $5.5 billion charge as Trump export limits of slower AI chip, Jensen Huang makes surprise visit to Beijing
Former CISA Chief Chris Krebs Targetted By Trump Executive Order
Trump continues to target his former CISA head, signing a new executive order targetting Chris Krebs and SentinelOne
Temu, Shein To Increase US Prices After Trump’s Tariffs
Two Chinese retailers warn customers in America that prices will increase next week, as Trump's hefty tariffs bite
Tesla Whistleblower Wins Legal Ruling Against Elon Musk
Engineer Cristina Balan wins latest round in her long-running defamation claim against Elon Musk's EV firm
Nvidia And Partners To Build $500 Billion Of AI Infrastructure In US
Nvidia to partner with TSMC, Foxconn, Wistron, Amkor and SPIL to build $500 billion (£377 billion) worth of AI infrastructure in US
China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions Poses Threat To US...
American think tank warns about possible threat to US defence, after China imposes rare earth export restrictions
China Names US Operatives For Alleged Cyberattacks
China is reportedly pursuing three alleged US NSA operatives, after cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure
Google Sued In UK For Online Search Domination
Search engine giant being sued for £5 billion ($6.64 billion) damages over allegations for online search domination
Nvidia Expects $5.5 Billion Hit As US Tightens Export Controls
H20 chip designed for Chinese market now requires special export licence, as Trump Administration tightens AI chip exports
Meta Begins Using EU Users’ Data To Train AI
Meta to use public posts from EU users on Facebook, Instagram to train AI models after delayed rollout in bloc last month
FTC Argues Meta Must Sell Instagram, WhatsApp
FTC tells court Meta created barriers to entry with its purchases of WhatsApp, Instagram to create illegal monopoly