Updates

23 Jul 2024

Europol predicts a surge in AI-assisted cybercrimes across the EU

The democratisation of cybercrime poses a formidable challenge for law enforcement agencies, requiring urgent enhancement of their capabilities.

23 Jul 2024

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.

23 Jul 2024

Grundon invests in AI for safer driving

Expected to save £220,000 annually in fuel costs, the technology includes Dual-Facing AI Dash Cams and other monitoring systems that provide feedback to drivers.

23 Jul 2024

Samsung and union talks end unsuccessfully, strike continues

Analysts warn that an extended strike by key personnel could exacerbate challenges for Samsung’s semiconductor division.

23 Jul 2024

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 Italian market.

23 Jul 2024

Kakao founder arrested for stock manipulation

The Seoul Southern District Court cited potential evidence destruction and flight risk in approving the arrest warrant.

23 Jul 2024

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.

23 Jul 2024

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).

23 Jul 2024

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.

23 Jul 2024

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.