Updates

24 Jul 2024

Malaysia urges Microsoft and CrowdStrike to compensate for tech outage damages

Five government agencies and nine companies in Malaysia were affected.

24 Jul 2024

Spain investigates Apple’s App Store practices

The probe will examine whether Apple imposed unequal commercial conditions on developers of mobile applications sold through its App Store.

24 Jul 2024

FTC investigates AI-powered pricing practices

These AI-driven models change pricing based on consumer behaviour, location, and personal data, potentially leading to different prices for different customers.

24 Jul 2024

Meta introduces largest Llama 3 AI model with enhanced language and math capabilities

The company is offering these models largely free to developers, aiming to drive innovation and reduce reliance on competitors.

24 Jul 2024

Adobe introduces generative AI in Illustrator and Photoshop

Illustrator and Photoshop have received GenAI tools with the goal of improving user experience and allowing more freedom for users to express their creativity and skills.

24 Jul 2024

Ongoing talks aim to finalise global tax deal

Failure to reach an agreement could lead to countries reinstating these taxes, risking trade conflicts with the US.

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.