Updates

26 Apr 2024

FCC revives net neutrality rules, sparking legal challenges and political debate

The decision, supported by the Democratic-majority commission, has reignited a longstanding political and legal battle, with cable and telecom operators preparing to mount a legal challenge.

26 Apr 2024

Japan tightens export rules for advanced tech to prevent military use

Advanced technologies will require prior approval even if the original transaction was for civilian use.

26 Apr 2024

Google and Microsoft impress investors with AI growth

Investors were pleasantly surprised by Microsoft Corp. and Google owner Alphabet Inc.’s quarterly results, with both companies exceeding Wall Street expectations, driven by their AI and cloud computing endeavours.

26 Apr 2024

Rubio urges Biden to halt Huawei sales amidst Intel Chip controversy

Senator Marco Rubio calls on Biden administration to halt all sales to Huawei after the Chinese tech giant releases an AI-powered laptop with an Intel chip. Rubio criticizes Commerce Department for potential oversight, amplifying pressure to curb Huawei’s influence amidst espionage concerns.

26 Apr 2024

ByteDance weighs options as TikTok faces US ban threat

The Big Tech remains tight-lipped about its plans, merely reiterating its lack of intention to sell TikTok.

26 Apr 2024

A final version of stablecoin bill in the US could be ready soon

US House Representative Maxine Waters has indicated that the final version of the stablecoin bill could be ready soon. Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, expressed optimism about getting the bill in the short run

26 Apr 2024

Taiwan now houses Google’s largest hardware R&D center outside the US

Google opens its second research and development office in Taiwan

25 Apr 2024

The Alan Turing Institute stresses AI’s vital role in UK national security

The Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) emphasizes AI’s pivotal role in national security. It highlights the technology’s rapid data processing and threat detection capabilities, underscoring its potential to reshape security strategies.

25 Apr 2024

Google to cease political ads in Brazil ahead of 2024 electoral resolutions

This decision aligns with the implementation of electoral resolutions for the 2024 elections, which, among other measures, prohibit companies from offering content promotion services for ads that are notably false or severely misleading.

25 Apr 2024

Executives of the cryptocurrency wallet Samourai indicted for money laundering

The CEO and CTO of cryptocurrency company Samourai Wallet, have been charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. They are accused of facilitating over $2 billion in unlawful transactions and over $100 million in money laundering from illegal dark web markets.