AI in sports: IOC’s new Olympic AI agenda
The agenda aims to establish a comprehensive governance and oversight framework to harness AI's pote…
Google’s AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2 set new benchmarks in AI math-solving
Google's new AI systems, AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2, solved four out of six questions at the 202…
Bechtle secures €770 million deal with German government
The German IT giant has secured a €770 million contract with the government of Germany to supply up …
CrowdStrike restores almost all Windows sensors after major outage
CrowdStrike has successfully fixed more than 97% of its Windows sensors after a global outage as a c…
JPMorgan deploys in-house AI research analyst tool to boost firm productivity
CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted AI's potential to both eliminate and create job roles, thereby altering …
SK Hynix invests $6.8B in South Korea chip plant
As a key Nvidia supplier, this is a strategic investment of SK Hynix in response to the surge in dem…
Trade between Russia and China adapts to sanctions
Legal frameworks in Russia and China are adapting to facilitate digital payments.
North Korea steals massive data haul from US Military and NASA
The hackers also infiltrated NASA’s systems, extracting over 17 gigabytes of data.
WTO Joint Initiative on e-commerce close to finalising negotiations
The Joint Initiative on e-commerce produced a stabilised text of an "Agreement on Electronic Commerc…
Kamala Harris gains momentum for 2024 nomination with strong Silicon Valley backing
Key industry figures highlight her stable leadership and alignment with Silicon Valley values.
EU prepares hefty fine for Meta’s Marketplace practices
Potential fine for Meta could reach $13.4 billion, or 10% of 2023 global revenue.
Malta calls for international action on cybersecurity
Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade from Malta, Ian Borg, advocated for increased cy…
French prime minister predicts inevitable cyberattacks on Olympics
The country is committed to minimising their impact, says Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.
OpenAI challenges Google with SearchGPT
SearchGPT offers summarised results with source links and follow-up queries.
Grindr limits location features to protect Olympic athletes
The app’s measures aim to ensure the privacy and safety of athletes, particularly those who are not …
AI voice clone enables lawmaker to speak in US Congress
Battling progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a condition that limits her ability to speak and move…
OpenAI CEO emphasises democratic control in the future of AI
Altman also advocates for international collaboration and possibly establishing governance bodies to…
European Parliament forms joint working group to monitor AI Act implementation
Details on how the working group will function will be finalised after the summer.
Sustainable Metal Cloud plans global expansion amid rising demand
AI company Sustainable Metal Cloud plans global expansion, targeting EMEA and North America.
European chip firms face challenges, even harder for those with less AI exposure
Despite the challenging landscape, some companies see growth prospects.
Air France KLM suffers €10 million loss due to global tech outage
A software update by CrowdStrike caused widespread service interruptions.
Alphabet stocks drop on AI investment concerns
Alphabet's shares declined over 3% due to worries about increased AI infrastructure investments impa…
Huawei’s rise challenges Apple’s position in Chinese market
Huawei's resurgence has pressured Apple, which has responded with aggressive discounting.
AI demand lifts IBM earnings
Increased client spending on AI technology has driven IBM's growth, particularly through the expansi…
China cracks down on unauthorised ChatGPT access
This latest crackdown comes in the backdrop of OpenAI's decision to restrict access to its API in Ch…
Apple Maps launches web beta, more features soon
The web version supports English and works on Safari and Chrome for Mac and iPad.
FCA fines Coinbase subsidiary for lax anti-money laundering controls
UK’s financial regulatory body has fined CB Payments Limited (CPBL), a Coinbase subsidiary, £3.5 mil…
EU and Singapore finalise digital trade deal
Expected to lower business costs and boost services trade, it underscores Singapore’s significant ro…
Meta oversight board calls for clearer rules on AI-generated pornography
The board recommended updating the rules to cover a broader range of editing techniques, including g…
Trump headlines Bitcoin 2024 convention
This marks a significant shift in Trump's stance, indicating growing engagement with the crypto indu…
US Senate passes bill to combat AI deepfakes
The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for approval.
Google’s Vertex AI will use Mistral AI’s Codestral
The partnership underscores Mistral AI's growth and credibility in the AI industry.
Bing previews their generative search in answer to Google’s AI Overviews
Currently available to a limited number of users, it aggregates web information to generate summarie…
China’s new video-generating AI faces limitations due to political censorship
The filtering likely results from Chinese government pressure to ensure AI aligns with state regulat…
UK and India forge new tech security partnership
During his visit to India, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy highlighted the mutual benefits of …
Microsoft expands AI infrastructure with Lumen Technologies
The US tech giant partners with Lumen Technologies to further develop its AI scope using Lumen's net…
EU launches RoboSAPIENS project for adaptive industrial robots
The EU-funded project aims to improve adaptive robotics, ensuring industrial robots can safely and e…
AI system improves breast cancer staging
The new AI tech offers a cheap and dependable way to predict disease progression.
English school reprimanded for facial recognition misuse
The incident has reignited debates about biometric data in schools, echoing past scrutiny in Scotlan…
Meta’s AI bots aim to support content creators
Mark Zuckerberg proposes helping content creators with audience engagement by generating virtual clo…
Meta removes 63,000 Nigerian Instagram accounts for sextortion scams
The crackdown also included a smaller coordinated network of around 2,500 accounts linked to roughly…
Samsung to relaunch virtual assistant Bixby with advanced AI capabilities
Reintroducing Bixby into a market dominated by Google Assistant and Alexa poses a significant challe…
OpenAI announces major reorganisation to bolster AI safety measures
The changes come amid rising safety concerns as OpenAI’s technologies grow more powerful, highlighti…
Tesla introduces humanoid robots, Musk confirmed
The move reflects Musk's ongoing focus on advanced technologies like AI and autonomous driving.
Lakera secures $20M for AI protection, Gandalf helps track threats
Zurich-based company raises $20 million to bolster AI security.
AI-driven marketing helps Coca-Cola beat quarterly expectations
Digital tools like QR codes enhance Coca-Cola’s marketing and sales efforts.
Tesla eyes $5 billion xAI investment
xAI could enhance Tesla's self-driving and data centre capabilities.
Trump allies hinder disinformation research leading up to US election
The GOP campaign has eroded the ecosystem of academics, nonprofits and tech industry initiatives ded…
Data centres surpass urban homes in Ireland’s electricity consumption
The spike in demand, driven by low corporate taxes and tech growth, raises concerns about meeting cl…
Hackers leak documents of Pentagon’s IT service provider
The breach is suspected to stem from an earlier hack of a system by third-party vendor Diligent Corp…
Nvidia greenlights Samsung’s HBM3 chips for use in Chinese market
The supply may begin as early as August.
CrowdStrike blames quality control bug for faulty update
A full Root Cause Analysis will be publicly released once the investigation is complete.
Social media platforms asked to tackle cybercrimes in Malaysia
The government highlights the need for improved collaboration to address issues like online gambling…
Ferrari extends crypto payment option to Europe
Driven by demand from its wealthy clientele, Ferrari has implemented measures to mitigate the volati…
Malaysia urges Microsoft and CrowdStrike to compensate for tech outage damages
Five government agencies and nine companies in Malaysia were affected.
Spain investigates Apple’s App Store practices
The probe will examine whether Apple imposed unequal commercial conditions on developers of mobile a…
FTC investigates AI-powered pricing practices
These AI-driven models change pricing based on consumer behaviour, location, and personal data, pote…
Meta introduces largest Llama 3 AI model with enhanced language and math capabilities
The company is offering these models largely free to developers, aiming to drive innovation and redu…
Adobe introduces generative AI in Illustrator and Photoshop
Illustrator and Photoshop have received GenAI tools with the goal of improving user experience and a…
Ongoing talks aim to finalise global tax deal
Failure to reach an agreement could lead to countries reinstating these taxes, risking trade conflic…
Gartner presents steps to recover from Windows BSoD outage
A global tech advisory firm has released a note covering the necessary actions to prevent future ins…
Queensland premier criticises AI use in political advertising
Miles criticises an AI-generated video by the Liberal National Party opposition, highlighting concer…
Wiz rejects $23 billion acquisition deal, plans IPO
The potential acquisition of the Israeli startup has fallen through after the company's CEO has shar…
US, EU, UK pledge to protect generative AI market fairness
The statement recognises the profound potential of AI and foundation models, pinpointing several com…
Bangladesh faces fifth day without internet amid protests
The protests, which have resulted in over a hundred deaths according to local newspapers, demand the…
Seomjae is set to launch its AI-powered mathematics learning program at CES 2025
To refine the technology and assess its feasibility, Seomjae will initiate beta testing on 29 July w…
India slashes import duties, Apple stands to gain
The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a major hub for smartphon…
Gcore attracts $60 million investment for AI innovation
Investors praised Gcore's low latency solutions and strategic positioning in emerging AI markets.
Global IT outage prompts US congressional scrutiny, CrowdStrike CEO called to testify
The incident highlights significant national security concerns due to the heavy reliance on a limite…
Europol predicts a surge in AI-assisted cybercrimes across the EU
The democratisation of cybercrime poses a formidable challenge for law enforcement agencies, requiri…
Deloitte partners with Amazon to enhance global AI and data capabilities
The Innovation Lab by Deloitte and Amazon Web Services will develop industry-specific AI solutions.
Grundon invests in AI for safer driving
Expected to save £220,000 annually in fuel costs, the technology includes Dual-Facing AI Dash Cams a…
Samsung and union talks end unsuccessfully, strike continues
Analysts warn that an extended strike by key personnel could exacerbate challenges for Samsung’s sem…
Italy seizes €121 million from Amazon’s logistic unit
The alleged system is said to have enabled Amazon Italia Transport to remain competitive in the Ital…
Kakao founder arrested for stock manipulation
The Seoul Southern District Court cited potential evidence destruction and flight risk in approving …
US Department of Commerce reports drop in illicit chip movements to Russia
Industry experts acknowledge that while the decrease in chip flows to Russia is encouraging, the per…
Nigeria imposes $220 million fine on Meta for data protection violations
The fine, one of the largest by an African regulator on a global tech company, follows a 38-month in…
Pro-Russian hackers arrested for cyberattacks in Spain
The arrests highlight the ongoing cyber threat faced by nations aligned with Ukraine and the coopera…
CIA’s Lakshmi Raman on integrating AI with intelligence work
The CIA's proactive adoption of AI, along with the NSA's focus on AI advancements, highlights the us…
Google reverses plan to drop third-party cookies
The move has drawn mixed reactions, with some stakeholders relieved and privacy advocates criticisin…
LinkedIn adds games and AI tools to increase user visits
In June, LinkedIn recorded 1.5 million content interactions per minute, although growth has slowed.
AI tools create realistic child abuse images, says report
The Internet Watch Foundation reveals AI is being used to create realistic deepfake child sexual abu…
Delta cancels additional 600 flights on Monday following cyber outage
Since Friday, Delta has cancelled over 5,000 flights, markedly more than other airlines like America…
South Korean court considers arrest warrant for Kakao founder
Brian Kim, the largest shareholder of Kakao Corp, awaits a court decision on his arrest warrant.
US tops AI startup creation, China imposes ideological controls
AI investment surges in the US, while China ensures socialist values.
Elon Musk’s AI fashion show goes viral
AI-generated fashion show by Musk goes viral online.
Russia claims it was unaffected by the global IT systems outage
Sanctions lead Russia to increased self-sufficiency, avoiding IT outage impact.
Samsung plans revolutionary AI phones
The shift follows the broader industry trend, with tech giants like Apple and Google also integratin…
Oracle agrees to pay $115 million to settle privacy invasion lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses Oracle of creating detailed digital dossiers on millions of individuals, includi…
Experts believe CrowdStrike update causing global outage skipped quality checks
The update was intended to enhance security by updating the threats the software defends against.
Hong Kong set to launch Asia’s first inverse bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin has experienced significant volatility, losing over 12% in the second quarter and recently r…
CrowdStrike outage hits 8.5 million Microsoft devices
The disrupted services included airlines, broadcasters, and critical sectors such as healthcare and …
Malicious sites emerge in Australia following global outage
Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil cautioned against potential scams and phishing attempts.
Global tech outage hits Meta’s content moderators
Although the outage temporarily disrupted several tools used by vendors, Meta confirmed that the iss…
CrowdStrike reports majority of outage-affected devices restored
Although specific numbers were not revealed, the term 'significant' suggests a majority restoration …
Nvidia develops China-specific AI chips amid tightening US export controls
Despite initial weak sales, Nvidia is now on track to sell over 1 million H20 chips in China this ye…
Analysis of cyber failure of CrowdStrike and Microsoft
The CrowdStrike incident on 19 July 2024 brought down digital networks of airports, hospitals and go…
FBI unlocks Trump shooter’s phone in 40 minutes
The FBI was assisted by the Israeli firm Cellebrite.
Microsoft says that the cause of the global outage is resolved
Despite resolving the initial issue, residual impacts continue, and the company is actively working …
CrowdStrike deploys fix for worldwide system crashes
Major corporations like McDonald's, United Airlines, and the LSE Group experienced operational disru…