Updates
Hack exposes Indian police facial recognition data amid growing surveillance concerns
Despite the breach and security concerns, India continues to expand its use of facial recognition, deploying more cameras and upgrading biometric systems.
South Africa to establish AI expert advisory council to shape future regulations
South Africa is set to establish an AI Expert Advisory Council to address regulatory challenges amidst broader discussions on the ethical considerations and economic benefits of AI adoption.
Tech firms urged to implement child safety measures in UK
The proposed measures address this issue by urging platforms to reevaluate their algorithmic systems to prioritise child safety.
Dotdash Meredith partners with OpenAI for AI integration
Dotdash Meredith will license its content to ChatGPT and collaborate with OpenAI on new AI features as part of the deal.
Intel, Qualcomm chip sales to Huawei stopped by US
The revocation of licenses could have significant implications for both Huawei and US suppliers.
TikTok sues US government over law mandating ban or divestment
TikTok contends that Congress has singled out and banned the platform without evidence of Chinese government misuse. The app claims a ban would be impractical and isolate US users, undermining its business.
Digital solidarity at the centre of United States Tech Diplomacy
The United States’s Department of State introduces a new strategy to promote digital solidarity and shape international technology governance. Digital solidarity involves working together on shared goals, building capacity, and providing mutual support in the use of digital technologies in a rights-respecting manner. The strategy aims to support allies, especially emerging economies, in seizing opportunities presented by new technologies and pursuing economic and development goals. It aligns approaches to technology governance, fosters partnerships with civil society and the private sector, and prioritizes cybersecurity resilience. The Department of State will focus on four areas of action: building a secure and resilient digital ecosystem, promoting rights-respecting approaches to digital governance, countering threats in cyberspace, and strengthening international partners’ digital and cyber capacity.
Google’s new tool for personal data removal in Australia
Google launches ‘results about you’ tool in Australia for personal info removal, aligning with Privacy Awareness Week. Users can request removal of personal data from search results, subject to Google’s content evaluation.
Musk’s X to provide news summaries via AI chatbot
The AI-generated summaries will be updated as more information becomes available.
Spanish startups accuse Microsoft of anti-competitive behaviour
The complaint is based on the argument that Microsoft imposes unfair terms and high prices for using its software on competitors’ cloud infrastructure.
Posts per page: