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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 persistent role of China and Hong Kong as transshipment hubs poses ongoing challenges.
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 investigation revealing Meta’s non-compliance with Nigeria’s Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
Pro-Russian hackers arrested for cyberattacks in Spain
The arrests highlight the ongoing cyber threat faced by nations aligned with Ukraine and the cooperative efforts among NATO countries to counteract such destabilising actions.
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 use of AI to enhance national security operations.
Google reverses plan to drop third-party cookies
The move has drawn mixed reactions, with some stakeholders relieved and privacy advocates criticising the potential for consumer harm.
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 abuse images based on real victims, urging legal reforms and enhanced safeguards to combat this disturbing misuse.
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 American and United, which have largely recovered.
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.
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