Updates
US court asked to drop Huawei case ahead of 2026 trial
Huawei has urged a US judge to drop several charges of technology theft and bank fraud, criticising the Justice Department’s ‘ill-founded’ China Initiative.
UK proposes fines for executives over illegal knife sales ads
Government’s effort to combat knife crime.
AI-generated profile pics spotted on Instagram
Meta’s AI features may soon bring new profile image options to Instagram.
FTX sues Binance, seeks $1.8 billion over alleged fraud
FTX administrators are pushing to recover $1.76 billion from Binance in a lawsuit over a controversial 2021 share buyout funded by allegedly insolvent Alameda Research.
European search initiative between Ecosia and Qwant aims to reduce big tech reliance
A groundbreaking partnership between Ecosia and Qwant aims to reshape search technology in Europe, prioritising privacy and independence from Big Tech. The initiative promises innovation and sustainability through a homegrown search index.
Japan outlines $65 billion tech aid without raising taxes
The Japanese government promises no tax hikes as it rolls out a major investment in technology.
AI startup Cogna secures $15M to revolutionise enterprise software
A promising UK startup is reshaping enterprise software. Led by a self-driving pioneer, Cogna’s AI promises to streamline how companies handle complex operations, backed by $15M in fresh funding.
Bitcoin overtakes silver as eighth-largest asset
The rise is attributed to a 30% increase in Bitcoin’s value over the past week amidst declining silver prices, which fell by over 6%.
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot expands to free users
X is testing free access to its AI chatbot Grok, signaling a bid to expand its user base and gain an edge in the competitive AI market.
Japanese engineers to train in AI chip design in the US
To strengthen its position in the global semiconductor market, Japan will send 200 engineers to the US to study advanced chip technologies, marking a major push in its quest to regain industry prominence.
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