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FTX’s Caroline Ellison Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
Caroline Ellison, former girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to two years in prison, despite testifying for prosecution in fraud trial
TikTok Removes Russian State Media Accounts
TikTok removes accounts of Russian state media outlets for ‘covert influence operations’ ahead of US presidential election
Xiaomi Asks For Recall Of India Antitrust Report
Smartphone maker Xiaomi asks Indian antitrust regulator to recall August report, saying it failed to redact confidential data
US Proposes Ban On Chinese, Russian Components In Cars
US proposes ban on sale of cars with Russian- or Chinese-made parts, amidst fears of spying or mass-scale disruption
Demystifying AI Models: How to Choose the Right Ones
Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized artificial intelligence, transforming how businesses interact with and generate content across various mediums. As foundational tools of generative AI, LLMs offer immense potential but a ...
Beyond CISO Scapegoating: Cultivating Company-Wide Security Mindsets
In the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has transformed from a solitary defender to a collaborative leader. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, businesses must adopt a pr ...
Three Key Considerations for Companies Implementing Ethical AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially, transforming industries worldwide. As its use cases expand, concerns around ethics, data transparency, and regulatory compliance have emerged. Chloé Wade, VP at IDA Ireland, explore ...
Ukraine Bans Telegram On State-Issued Devices
National security move. Ukraine reportedly bans Telegram on state-issued devices due to Russian security threat
Brazil’s Judge Accuses X of ‘Willful’ Circumvention
X at risk of $900,000 daily fine, as Justice de Moraes calls out “willful, illegal and persistent” effort to circumvent court-ordered block
EU Begins Proceedings To Force Apple To Open Up iOS, iPadOS
European Commission begins two “specification proceedings” to force Apple to open up iOS operating system to rival tech
Access To X In Brazil Temporarily Restored After Change
Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) 'temporarily' circumvents block in Brazil after switching to cloud services
Chinese Hackers Failed To Defeat FBI Botnet Takedown
FBI disrupts Chinese 'state-sponsored' hackers 'Flax Typhoon', who tried to resist takedown of 260,000-device botnet
Google Urges London Tribunal To Dismiss Mass Lawsuit
Alphabet urges Competition Appeal Tribunal to dismiss mass lawsuit seeking up to £7bn ($9.3bn) for allegedly abusing search dominance
US To Host International Network of AI Safety Institutes In November
The US will host the first meeting of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes, shortly after the US presidential election
Qualcomm Loses Appeal Over EU Antitrust Fine
EU General Court upholds European Commission €242m antitrust fine against Qualcomm, after it allegedly forced a UK firm out of business
EU Court Rules Google’s €1.49bn Fine Should Be Annulled
Google wins court challenge. Europe's second highest court rules EC's €1.49bn antitrust fine should be dismissed
US Sanctions Commercial Spyware Group
US issues new sanctions on Intellexa, Greece-based company founded by former Israeli military office, over Predator spyware used around world
China ‘Closing Gap’ With West In AI
China rapidly closing gap with US and West on artificial intelligence and other areas, while lagging in chipmaking, finds US think tank
TikTok Tells US Court Ban Would Have ‘Staggering’ Effects
TikTok, ByteDance, US creators argue against divest-or-ban law in US appeals court while government says national security at stake
Brazil Unfreezes Starlink, X Bank Accounts After Funds Transfer
Judge orders X, Starlink bank accounts unfrozen after $3.3m transfer pays off fines imposed on X for failures to comply with content orders
US House Passes Bill Targeting Chinese EV Battery Tech
US House of Representatives passes bill restricting tax credits for electric vehicles using battery technology licensed from China
Stephen Fry Calls X, Meta Cultural ‘Polluters’
Actor and comedian Stephen Fry calls X, Meta chief executives cultural 'polluters' amidst efforts to step up regulation
Musk Calls Australia ‘Fascists’ Over Social Media Regulation
X owner Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over proposed law aimed at regulating online misinformation
Government To Classify UK Data Centres As Critical Infrastructure
Data centres in the UK are to designated as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), alongside energy and water systems
Irish Watchdog Launches Inquiry Into Google AI Model
Google's protection of EU users' personal data when training its AI model, is under investigation by Ireland's watchdog
Former Girlfriend of FTX’s Bankman-Fried Seeks To Avoid Prison
Ahead of her sentencing later this month, former cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison, asks judge to spare her from prison
Apple Ordered To Pay Ireland €13bn In Taxes
Europe's top court backs Commission's 2016 decision that Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid, and Tim Cook must pay it back
Google Must Pay €2.4bn Fine, EU Court Rules
Appeal thrown out. Google must pay European Commission's €2.4bn fine for abuse of shopping comparison service, top EU court rules
China Delegation Visits Brussels Over EV Tariffs
China sends senior-level trade officials to Brussels over upcoming EU tariffs on electric vehicles amidst soaring trade tensions