Updates
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 instances of CrowdStrike breaches.
Queensland premier criticises AI use in political advertising
Miles criticises an AI-generated video by the Liberal National Party opposition, highlighting concerns about the role of deepfakes and their usage in advertising.
Wiz rejects $23 billion acquisition deal, plans IPO
The potential acquisition of the Israeli startup has fallen through after the company’s CEO has shared goals of reaching a seven-figure annual revenue and going public with its shares.
US, EU, UK pledge to protect generative AI market fairness
The statement recognises the profound potential of AI and foundation models, pinpointing several competition risks: concentrated control of key AI resources, market power entrenchment by incumbent digital giants, and potentially anti-competitive collaborations among major AI players.
Bangladesh faces fifth day without internet amid protests
The protests, which have resulted in over a hundred deaths according to local newspapers, demand the abolishment of a quota reserving 30% of government jobs for veterans’ relatives in favour of a merit-based system.
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 with 50 students from Seoul, Ulsan, and Boston.
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 smartphone manufacturing, competing with countries like China and Vietnam.
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 limited number of software services, and the risk of exploitation by international adversaries.
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.
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