China to host Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Xi’an
The Cyberspace Administration of China annually hosts the World Internet Conference, also known as t…
OpenAI unveils Sora’s first short films by filmmakers
Canadian production company Shy Kids and multi-disciplinary artist Paul Trillo praise Sora for its a…
US NTIA recommends policy reforms to foster accountability and trustworthiness in AI systems
On 27 March 2024, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued impor…
US lawmaker questions FDA on Elon Musk’s Neuralink investigation
A member of the US Congress has asked the Food and Drug Administration why it did not investigate El…
Apple counters US Department of Justice antitrust claims
Apple responds to DOJ's claim in the recent antitrust lawsuit, asserting its commitment to user priv…
xAI to make Grok chatbot available to all premium X subscribers
In a very brief post on X, Musk announced that his new LLM will be available to all X premium users …
Educators divided on AI’s impact
Amidst growing discussions on the integration of AI in education, educators find themselves divided …
Californian court documents unveil Facebook’s surveillance ‘Project Ghostbusters’
In 2016, Facebook launched a secret project called ‘Project Ghostbusters’ to intercept and decrypt n…
Banks in Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Kazakhstan adopt biometric technology
Three initiatives have cropped up over the past few days that seek to promote financial inclusion wi…
EU releases guidelines for online platforms on electoral integrity
As the EU rolls out guidelines aimed at safeguarding electoral integrity online, Very Large Online P…
Innovative AI-generated Easter bunnies showcase Canada’s cultural diversity
Created by Canadian history podcaster Craig Baird, these digital bunnies represent the diverse cultu…
EU and South Korea strengthen digital cooperation
At the Second Digital Partnership Council held in Brussels, the Republic of Korea and the EU reasser…
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin charged with anti-money laundering violations in the US
US federal prosecutors have charged cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and two of its founders with viol…
TikTok’s policy shift challenges Chinese e-commerce vendors
As TikTok asserts its position, Chinese vendors weigh their options, contemplating partnerships and …
Meta faces criticism for banning the Arabic word ‘shaheed’
Criticism has increased during the Israel-Hamas hostilities, with accusations of content suppression…
Philippines faces escalating e-waste crisis
The country is deemed a leading e-waste producer in Southeast Asia, mainly from consumer electronics…
The US discusses semiconductor cooperation with Vietnam
US and Vietnamese top diplomats discussed expanding semiconductor cooperation during Washington meet…
Mitre launches AI assurance and testing lab for US federal agencies
On Monday, March 25, Mitre, a government-backed non-profit corporation, opened a lab to test AI syst…
Letter to US Commerce Secretary highlights AI transparency concerns
The submitted letter highlights the benefits of open-source AI models and calls for evidence-based p…
San Francisco judge dismisses X’s lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
The decision comes amidst declining user numbers for X, according to recent data from Sensor Tower, …
Tech giants collaborate to challenge Nvidia’s AI dominance
Major tech companies have united to develop an open-source software suite, promising to offer develo…
Figure integrates its Figure 01 robot with OpenAI’s advanced technology
The partnership between Figure and OpenAI could make humanoid robots commonplace in society. The rob…
EU invests €8 billion in supercomputers to boost AI industry
The European Union (EU) is aiming to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) industry by leveraging i…
Ofcom has introduced new rules to improve transparency on roaming charges
Beginning October 1, 2024, Ofcom mandates clearer disclosure of roaming charges for international mo…
US and UK impose sanctions over alleged Chinese cyberespionage
The accusations shed light on the complexities of digital security, raising questions about internat…
EU concerned about deepfakes in elections
With concerns over AI-generated manipulation rising, the EU urges tech platforms to take proactive m…
SEC seeks $2 billion judgment against the cryptocurrency issuer Ripple Labs
Ripple Labs is accused of violating federal securities laws by selling XRP cryptocurrency. The SEC a…
The EU investigates Apple, Alphabet, and Meta under the DMA
Apple and Alphabet are being examined for potentially favouring their app stores, while Meta is bein…
China to phase out US tech in Government Systems
In response to growing concerns over cybersecurity and national autonomy, China has rolled out new g…
Indonesia leads National Digital Integration Initiative with launch of “INA Digital” platform
This initiative seeks to consolidate nine essential services such as population administration, educ…
Japan reaffirms its support for Burkina Faso’s digital development
With Japan's advanced telecommunications infrastructure and expertise, collaboration with Burkina Fa…
EU Commission outlines pillars for boosting quantum computing competitiveness
The European Commission has outlined its action plan for boosting Europe's quantumcomputing capabili…
Spanish High Court suspends Telegram block amid investigation
Spanish court suspends Telegram block, awaiting police report on user impact. Judge seeks Telegram i…
The Financial Times launches AI chatbot for subscribers
Subscribers of the Financial Times can now utilize Ask FT, an AI chatbot offering customised respons…
Romania uses AI to help farmers apply for EU funds
The Agency for Financing Rural Investments (AFIR) in Romania is pioneering AI to streamline the appl…
Florida passes bill preventing children under 16 from accessing social media
Florida's F HB3 (24R) law restricts social media for minors, aiming to protect mental well-being. It…
Baidu’s stock surges on potential partnership with Apple
Chinese tech giant Baidu will provide Apple with AI services for the latest iPhone 16 and other prod…
Nigeria and ITU to strengthen submarine cable infrastructure
Nigeria and the ITU collaborate to fortify global digital infrastructure, emphasizing proactive meas…
Bloomberg battles copyright lawsuit over AI training
Bloomberg defends against copyright lawsuit by Huckabee & authors, claiming fair use for training it…
Big Tech faces break-up threats amid antitrust crackdown
The US Department of Justice has warned Apple about possible break-up orders. European lawmakers see…
Taiwan minister labels TikTok a national security threat amid global concerns
Tang's statement signals Taiwan's tightening stance on cybersecurity, as discussions ensue regarding…
China eases rules for some data exports
China's cyberspace regulator relaxes data export rules, easing compliance for foreign firms in China…
OpenAI ventures into Hollywood with its Sora AI video generator
The AI startup aims to partner with filmmakers and integrate its AI video generator, Sora, into thei…
EU’s telecom regulation requires reform, urges Commission’s director Kloc
Kamila Kloc, the European Commission's director overseeing the digital decade and connectivity, high…
US lawmakers introduce legislation to label deepfake content
The introduced bill seeks to combat deepfake technology by mandating the labelling of AI-generated c…
Tennessee passes law to protect music artists from AI
Tennessee becomes the first state to pass legislation safeguarding musicians from AI voice replicati…
US House Judiciary Committee investigate allegations of IRS AI overreach
Recent reports allege that the IRS's use of AI includes monitoring citizens' bank accounts without l…
ITU and the World Bank report assesses the ICT sector emissions and policy implications
The report advocates for the promotion of green technology and the adoption of eco-friendly practice…
OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5 this summer
GPT-5 is expected to bring unprecedented improvements, setting new standards for generative AI chatb…
UN General Assembly adopts first-ever resolution on AI
The adoption of the first UN resolution on AI could mark a key stride towards fostering a global fra…
Elon Musk unveils first successful human-patient experience with Neuralink brain chip
Neuralink's ultimate goal is to create brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that will allow humans to co…
Tokyo-based startup Sakana AI launched a new AI model
Tokyo's Sakana AI, founded by ex-Google researchers David Ha and Llion Jones, unveils groundbreaking…
Vietnam welcomes semiconductor investments
Industry leaders like Samsung, Intel, and Foxconn have already set foot in Vietnam, with numerous gl…
Historic vote at UN General Assembly on US-led AI resolution
The draft resolution recognises the unprecedented acceleration of AI development and use and stresse…
Apple faces landmark antitrust lawsuit from the US Justice department
US Justice Department files lawsuit against Apple alleging illegal monopolization of smartphone mark…
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX to cease operations in India due to compliance issues
Crypto exchange OKX has informed its clients in India that it will be discontinuing its services in …
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims AI hallucinations are solvable; AGI is 5 years away
uang suggests that AGI is achievable within five years if defined as a computer performing better th…
ICO investigates Kate Middleton medical records breach
ICO investigates breach of Princess Kate's medical records at The London Clinic. Up to three staff u…
Rapid7 warns of a new cyberattack tactic by a North Korean gang
North Korea's Kimsuky cybercrime gang, also known as Black Banshee, Thallium, APT 43, and Velvet Cho…
The government of Ghana forgoes 5G spectrum auction to promote fair competition among telecom companies
The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation in Ghana, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, revealed that the g…
The EU rolls out guidelines to combat election disinformation
Social media platforms and search engines will be required to set up dedicated teams to tackle onlin…
Tech giants join Epic Games in accusing Apple of violating court order
They argue that Apple's actions support anti-steering rules, maintain high commissions, and harm con…
Apple targeted in US DOJ antitrust probe
Cracking down on Big Tech has been one of the rare bipartisan agreements between Democrats and Repub…
Global e-waste crisis: recycling rates plummet as waste mounts
In 2022, 62 million tons of e-waste were generated, but only 22% was recycled, revealing that urgent…
Do Kwon approved for extradition to South Korea in connection with Terra collapse
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon has been approved for extradition from Montenegro to South Korea
US considers inflicting sanctions on companies comprising Huawei’s Chinese chips market
In a recent policy development, the Biden Administration is seeking to blacklist Chinese semiconduct…
Nvidia unveils new AI chips
On Monday at Nvidia GTC 2024, his company's annual developer conference, CEO Jensen Huang revealed t…
AI and robots to fix Japan’s shrinking labor force
Japan's largest recruitment agency, Recruit Holdings Co., believes that artificial intelligence (AI)…
Ombudsman asks European Commission about AI use in decision-making
The inquiry by the Ombudsman to the Commission focuses on three specific areas: the utilisation of A…
Saudi Arabia reveals $40 billion AI fund with Silicon Valley partner
Riyadh unveils plans for a groundbreaking AI investment fund, poised to reshape global tech landscap…
China launched the Queqiao-2 relay satellite
This satellite aims to bridge communication between Earth and the uncharted far side of the Moon, cr…
France fines Google €250 million for copyright infringement
The fine is linked to a copyright dispute triggered by complaints from major news organisations.
US advances data privacy bill against foreign adversaries
The US House of Representatives passed a data privacy bill, the "Protecting Americans’ Data from For…
EFF requests for transparency in Texas patent lawsuit
EFF fights for transparency in a Texas patent lawsuit between Entropic Communications, LLC and Chart…
Google faces investigation over App Store fees in India
The CCI found merit in complaints from multiple entities, stating that Google had charged discrimina…
Western and Chinese researchers identify ‘red lines’ to prevent AI existential risks
Chinese and Western scientists have identified 'red lines' on AI risks, which are key areas where AI…
Chinese cyber spies target 70+ organisations globally
The victims are located in 23 countries, primarily in Asia and America, Europe and Africa.
EU and SpaceX reach agreement on satellite launches
The European Union (EU) has finalized a deal with SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, to…
Computer engineer sues Google India over blocked email account
Neel Shukla claims that Google did not inform him about the objectionable photos but suspects that t…
Europe’s patent applications surge in 2023
The EPO experienced a surge in patent applications in 2023, led by sectors like digital communicatio…
US-led UN resolution calls for safe AI systems to address global challenges
A US-led UN resolution promotes safe AI systems to address global challenges, ensuring equitable acc…
UK immigration database error impacts thousands
The error has caused difficulties for individuals in proving their right to work, rent housing, and …
Reddit faces Nokia patent infringement complaint
Reddit faces a patent infringement complaint from Nokia Technologies ahead of its IPO. The platform …
The EU invests €67.5 million in AI projects
The funding will prepare companies for the AI Act, including an AI innovation accelerator and testin…
Meta to reduce subscription fees to ensure DMA compliance
Meta lowers subscription fees for Facebook and Instagram in Europe to address privacy concerns amid …
Nigerian court orders Binance to provide information on cryptocurrency traders
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained an interim order from a court…
Council of Europe: Convention on AI – Draft framework leaked (March 2024)
The Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law was finalised by the Cou…
YouTube introduces self-labeling feature for AI-generated content
The platform will rely on an honour system for creators to honestly disclose AI-generated content.
Japan considers legally binding regulations for large-scale AI systems to tackle disinformation
Japan is intensifying its efforts to confront disinformation and other risks linked to large-scale A…
TSMC eyes Japan for advanced chip packaging expansion
Taiwan's TSMC is weighing establishing advanced packaging capacity in Japan, a move that would bolst…
FCC implements regulations for IoT cybersecurity labelling initiative
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has enacted regulations for an Internet of Things (IoT) …
Australian consumer watchdog to scrutinize internet search engines and generative AI use
The authority is seeking input from stakeholders to assess the impact on consumers and competition i…
Turkey imposes provisional restriction on Meta amid market abuse probe
The regulator had initiated the probe into Meta back in December due to potential competition law br…
IMF discloses cyberattack compromising 11 email accounts
The IMF immediately secured the affected accounts and found no evidence of further compromise.
EU probes tech giants’ AI and ad practices
The DSA, which took effect in February, requires specific content moderation measures for platforms …
UK unveils digital development strategy to bridge global technological gap
Led by Development Minister Andrew Mitchell, the plan focuses on improving connectivity, supporting …
The Indian government has revised guidelines for AI developers
The Indian government eased regulations for AI developers, allowing the release of generative AI mod…
DHS enhances operations with AI initiatives
DHS hopes AI will enhance criminal network detection, provide personalised training materials, and s…
Data Borders: the legal battle over health information storage in Ontario
Ontario's new rules requiring data to stay in Canada, are challenged by Doxy.me, a conferencing plat…
US prosecutors probe Meta’s Facebook over alleged illegal drug sales
Meta claims to be cooperating with law enforcement to stop drug sales and announced collaborative ef…