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The Sustainability of AI
While AI promises unparalleled efficiency, productivity, and innovation, questions regarding its environmental impact loom large. How can AI’s development be maintained against a backdrop of environmental responsibility?
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
TikTok US Sales ‘Hit $16bn’, ByteDance Nears Meta In World Revenues
TikTok reportedly brought in $16bn in US last year, while parent ByteDance made $120bn worldwide, nearly dethroning Facebook parent Meta
Senators Take Up TikTok Bill After Italy Fine Over Harmful Content
Senators consider bill restricting TikTok after rapid House approval, as Italy competition regulator fines company over harmful content
Apple Reverses Course On Epic Games EU Ban
Apple restores Epic Games EU developer account one day after European Commission regulators question the ban, as new rules come into force
Winklevoss’ Gemini To Return More Than $1bn To Customers
Winklevoss twins' Gemini to return more than $1bn to customers of failed Earn programme in settlement with New York financial authorities
EU Fines Apple 1.8bn Euros Over Music Streaming Restrictions
European Commission fines Apple 1.8bn euros over 'anti-competitive' music streaming restrictions in company's first EU penalty
UK Proposes Faster, More Powerful E-Bikes
UK proposals would double e-bike motor power, allow faster throttle-controlled e-bikes in move to make category more attractive
US House Forms AI Task Force As Legislation Stalls
US House of Representatives leaders form bipartisan AI task force amidst stalled efforts to regulate fast-growing technology
EU Opens Probe Into TikTok Over Potential DSA Breaches
European Commission opens formal probe into TikTok over protection of minors, ad repository, access to research data
Silicon In Focus Podcast: The Metaverse is Dead. Long Live the Metaverse
Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast, where we dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of technology and its impact on society. In today's episode, we explore the complex and rapidly shifting realm of virtual spaces and digital exper ...
Tesla Recalls More Than 2 Million Cars Over Warning Light Size
Tesla recalls more than 2 million cars after warning light font size found to be too small, following massive Autopilot December recall
Labour Would Bring In Mandatory AI Safety Testing
Labour would make it 'statutory' for tech companies to carry out AI safety tests and share results with government, replacing voluntary deal
Lords: UK Risks Missing Out On AI ‘Goldrush’
House of Lords committee warns government's focus on AI safety could mean missing out on new tech 'golddrush'
X Blocks Taylor Swift Searches After Spread Of Fake AI Images
Rapid spread of fake AI-generated images of Taylor Swift raise questions over X's reduced content-moderation capabilities
EU Set To Reject Amazon iRobot Buy
European Union set to reject Amazon takeover of Roomba robot vacuum cleaner maker iRobot after e-commerce giant fails to offer remedies
IMF: AI Could Impact 40 Percent Of Jobs Worldwide
Ahead of World Economic Forum in Davos IMF predicts 40 percent of jobs worldwide affected by AI, rising to 60 percent in advanced countries
EU Regulators Examining Microsoft’s OpenAI Investment
EU regulators say Microsoft's investments into OpenAI may fall under merger rules, following similar move from UK's CMA
ASML Says Chip System Export Licence For China Partially Revoked
Dutch chip equipment maker says government partially revokes licence for export of DUV lithography systems to Chinese customers
Bitcoin Surges Over $45,000 Amidst Fund Speculation
Investors take Bitcoin over $45,000 for first time since April 2022 amidst speculation that SEC may approve Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds
Adobe Abandons Figma Buy In Face Of EU, UK Probes
Adobe terminates acquisition of cloud design software maker Figma amidst mounting regulatory challenges in EU, UK
Cruise Cuts 900 Jobs Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny
GM-owned driverless car firm Cruise cuts more than 900 jobs as it faces safety probes after grisly accident
Pope Francis Urges Binding Global Treaty To Regulate AI
Annual message from pope to global leaders calls for legally binding international treaty to regulate artificial intelligence
Ofcom Proposes Ban On ‘Inflation-Linked’ Mid-Contract Price Hikes
UK regulator Ofcom proposes new rules for consumers to protect against inflation-linked price rises during a contract
Apple May Open iPhone NFC Access To Competitors
Apple reportedly offers to open access to iPhone and iPad standardised NFC to competitors in bid to settle antitrust probe
Broadcom Expects To Complete $61bn VMware Deal On Weds
Broadcom expects to complete $61bn VMware acquisition on Wednesday after triggering antitrust probes around the world
Major Exchange OKX Applies For Hong Kong Crypto Licence
Major cryptocurrency exchange OKX applies for licence under new regime that aims to turn Hong Kong into global crypto hub
Government Tells Delivery Apps To Tighten Account Controls
Government calls delivery apps Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Just Eat to round table discussion over issue of illegal account sharing
Google, Microsoft Will Not Challenge EU DMA Gatekeeper Designation
Google, Microsoft say they will not challenge EU's designation of their services as 'gatekeepers', but other appeals likely on the way