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Meta faces EU scrutiny over privacy subscription fee
The service, launched in the EU in November, requires payment to protect user privacy, leading to backlash from privacy activists and consumer groups.
European Commission gives TikTok 24 hours to provide risk assessment of TikTok Lite
Under the Digital Services Act, the EU industry chief Thierry Breton has requested the assessment, as companies are required to address illegal and harmful content on their platforms.
Canada moves forward with digital services tax despite international delays
Despite waiting for international negotiations on a global tax treaty, Canada is pushing ahead with its plan to introduce a digital services tax on large technology companies.
X’s compliance with Indian election commission orders sparks disagreement
Social media platform X complied with directives from India’s election commission to withhold political posts, but expressed disagreement with the orders and called for transparency in future takedown requests.
Far-right party Chega challenges Meta over 10-year Facebook ban
It is unclear what specific actions or content led to the restriction of Chega’s Facebook account by Meta.
Snap introduces watermarks for AI-generated images
Snap’s latest move to add watermarks to AI-generated images aims to enhance transparency and safeguard user content on its platform.
Concerns raised over TikTok’s US data handling
Amidst claims of continued collaboration between TikTok’s US operations and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, questions arise regarding the effectiveness of Project Texas in securing user data independence.
Intel develops reduced-capability AI chips for China amid US export controls
The chips will be launched in June and September. Nvidia, a rival company, also plans three China-specific chips in response to tighter US rules on exporting AI chips to China.
EU users can now download iOS apps directly from developers
Apple’s decision to allow developers to distribute iOS apps directly to the EU users marks a significant departure from its previous approach.
Kenya aims to issue 3 million digital IDs and 1 million biometric passports
The decision aims to streamline access to vital documents and boost revenue through eCitizen services, while digitizing 46 million birth and death records.
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