Updates
US is assessing national security threats from China’s adoption of RISC-V chip technology
According to a letter shared with US lawmakers, the Department of Commerce is assessing the national security implications of China’s efforts in open-source RISC-V chip technology.
Biden signs and enacts law mandating TikTok sale or ban in US
The bill has now become law, giving ByteDance nine months to sell the app, with a possible three-month extension.
ByteDance submits overdue risk assessment for TikTok Lite amid regulatory pressure
Concerns over the addictive nature of TikTok Lite’s rewards system prompted EU regulators to threaten fines and potential bans.
Italy fines Amazon subsidiaries for unfair practices
The regulator claims that Amazon restricted consumers’ freedom of choice by automatically pre-setting a ‘Subscribe and Save’ option on its website.
US unveils charges against alleged Iranian hackers
The US Attorney General has emphasised the severity of cyber threats originating from Iran, highlighting their potential impact on national security and economic stability.
Spain reopens probe into Israeli NSO Group’s Pegasus software
The Spanish government has not disclosed whether foreign or domestic entities are suspected of orchestrating the espionage, signalling a renewed effort to address digital surveillance concerns and protect the privacy of politicians and citizens alike.
US FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements nationwide
The Federal Trade Commission’s decision to ban noncompete agreements marks a significant shift in employment regulations, impacting millions of workers nationwide and sparking debates over the fairness of these contractual practices.
Australian senator calls for Musk’s imprisonment
Amid escalating tensions between Elon Musk and Australian authorities over the publication of a controversial video on his platform X, accusations of censorship and calls for imprisonment have stirred a heated debate.
Chinese entities bypassed US export ban on advanced Nvidia AI chips
Chinese universities and research institutions acquired high-end Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) processors through resellers, despite Washington’s prohibition on such technology sales to China.
Nigeria launches first multilingual large language model for inclusive AI development
Nigeria launches its first Multilingual Large Language Model (LLM), aiming to foster inclusive AI development by leveraging the country’s linguistic diversity, alongside significant infrastructure developments to strengthen national computing capacity.
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