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Japan To Invest $65bn In Chip Industry
Japan announces $65bn in subsidies and other incentives to boost production of advanced chips and AI semiconductors amidst China sanctions
FTX Sues Binance Over Alleged $1.8bn Fraud
Bankrupt FTX sues former rival Binance for allegedly fraudulent transfer of $1.8bn weeks before crypto company's spectacular collapse
Australian States Support Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Australian states and territories unanimously support social media ban for youths under 16, amidst growing addiction concern
US Orders TSMC To Halt AI Chip Sales To China
US Commerce Department orders Taiwan's TSMC to halt sales of advanced AI accelerators to mainland Chinese customers as of Monday
Bitcoin Rises Above $84,000 On US Election Optimism
Bitcoin price rises above $84,000 as investors bet incoming US government will implement crypto-friendly policies
Regulator Demands Answers Over Tesla FSD Social Media Posts
US regulator says Tesla's messaging on social media could lead drivers to believe 'Full Self-Driving' feature does not require oversight
US Takes Chip Equipment Makers To Task Over China Sales
US lawmakers write to biggest chip equpment makers in US, Japan, Netherlands asking for data on sales to Chinese firms, ahead of new sanctions
Judge Dismisses Personal Claims Against Meta’s Zuckerberg
US federal judge finds Meta chief excutive Zuckerberg can't be held personally liable in child-addiction legal cases
China’s SMIC Benefits From AI Chip Boom In Spite Of Sanctions
Chinese chip manufacturing giant SMIC says AI has helped boost revenues to record levels in spite of restrictions on advanced tech
TSMC Suspends Advanced Chip Orders For China Customers
World's biggest contract chipmaker TSMC to stop producing advanced chips for customers in mainland China after part found in Huawei AI chip
FTX’s Caroline Ellison Begins Her Two Year Prison Sentence
Star witness for the US prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, has begun her two year prison sentence this week
UK Government Launch AI Safety Platform For Businesses
New AI assurance platform from UK government will help businesses ensure they can safely develop and deploy AI systems
Australia Plans Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
Protecting kids? Australian government confirms plan to implement restriction on social media for children under 16
Canada Orders Shutdown Of TikTok’s Canadian Business
Canada ordered China's TikTok business in the country to be dissolved over national security risks, but does not ban access to app
Apple Set To Be Fined Under EU’s Tough DMA – Report
Tech giant Apple could be facing another hefty financial penalty, amid a report the EU is set to fine it under the tough DMA
Donald Trump Election Victory, And Implications For Tech Sector
Victory of Donald Trump in the US Presidential election and the potential implications for the tech industry
Serco Tracking Devices On Prison Vans Disabled After Cyberattack
Worrying development. Cyberattack on third party supplier disables tracking systems and panic alarms in Serco prisoner vans
UK Orders Chinese Entity To Sell Stake In Scottish Chip Firm FTDI
Chinese owner of Scottish fabless semiconductor firm FTDI ordered to sell majority stake, due to national security risks
EU To Assess Apple’s iPad Compliance Plans
European Commission says it will review Apple's iPad compliance with DMA rules as it seeks to open up tech giant's mobile ecosystem
Nvidia, Meta Ask Supreme Court To Axe Investor Lawsuits
Nvidia, Meta bring cases before US Supreme Court this month seeking tighter limits on investors' ability to sue over inadequate disclosure
Is the Digital Transformation of Businesses Complete?
Digital transformation is an ongoing journey, requiring continuous adaptation, strong leadership, and skilled talent to stay competitive in a digital world.
Craig Wright Faces Contempt Claim Over Bitcoin Lawsuit
Australian computer scientist faces contempt-of-court claim after suing Jack Dorsey's Block and Bitcoin Core developers for £911 trillion
Google Fined More Than World’s GDP By Russia
Good luck. Russia demands Google pay a fine worth more than the world's total GDP, over YouTube bans on pro-Russian media outlets
How Agentic AI Became the Newest Form of Business Investment
Agentic AI is revolutionizing business investment by enabling autonomous, scalable systems that require minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional AI, agentic AI offers businesses the ability to streamline workflows, boost producti ...
New EU Law Expands Digital Resilience to Third-Party Dependencies: What is the Impact on Businesses
The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) sets new standards for financial services, emphasizing digital resilience and oversight of third-party ICT dependencies. As banking increasingly relies on digital channels, DORA mandat ...
EU Electric Vehicle Duties Come Into Force After China Talks Fail
European Union's electric vehicle (EV) tariffs come into force this week as bloc accuses China of unfair state subsidies for green industries
TikTok Seeks ‘Trust’ In Global Markets
TikTok chief executive acknowledges it and other social media companies face 'challenge' in gaining trust as company faces US ban
White House Finalises China Tech Investment Curbs
Administration publishes final restrictions on US investment into Chinese tech sectors including AI, chips, quantum computing
Norwegian Investor Dumps Palantir Over AI Surveillance
Major Scandinavian asset manager sells Palantir holdings after determining services used by Israel for 'AI-based predictive policing'