Updates

24 Jul 2024

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.

24 Jul 2024

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.

24 Jul 2024

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.

23 Jul 2024

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.

23 Jul 2024

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.

23 Jul 2024

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.

23 Jul 2024

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.

23 Jul 2024

Gcore attracts $60 million investment for AI innovation

Investors praised Gcore’s low latency solutions and strategic positioning in emerging AI markets.

23 Jul 2024

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.

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.