German Court Rules Meta Tracking Tech Violates EU Privacy Laws
German Court Rules Meta Tracking Tech Violates EU Privacy Laws A German court has ordered Meta to pay €5,900 to a Facebook user over violations of EU privacy laws related…
Russia Blocks Ethical Hacking Legislation Over Security Concerns
Russia Blocks Ethical Hacking Legislation Over Security Concerns Russia’s State Duma has rejected a significant piece of legislation aimed at legalising ethical hacking, driven by concerns for national security. Politicians…
New EU Regulations Require Transparency, Copyright Protection From Powerful AI Systems
Summary European Union officials unveiled new AI regulations that mandate greater transparency, limitations on copyright violations, and enhanced public safety from powerful AI systems. These rules primarily target companies like…
Intel CEO Says Company Has Fallen From ‘Top 10’ Semiconductor Firms, ‘Too Late’ To Catch Nvidia in AI
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan revealed that the company has dropped out of the top 10 semiconductor companies and has fallen behind Nvidia in AI technology. This comes amidst significant layoffs…
Lovestruck US Air Force worker admits leaking secrets on dating app
Lovestruck US Air Force worker admits leaking secrets on dating app A lovestruck US Air Force employee, David Franklin Slater, has pleaded guilty to leaking classified national defence information via…
EU tries to explain how to do AI without breaking the law
Summary The EU has introduced new AI regulations with a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, designed to clarify compliance within the confines of the upcoming AI Act. Although the Code…
Physical Buttons Make Comeback on Mazda Steering Wheels as Company Adopts First Touchscreen
Summary Mazda is revamping the steering wheel controls in its new CX-5 to enhance safety in response to concerns surrounding touchscreen-based infotainment systems. They are introducing a new steering wheel…
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Accusing Apple of Taking Bribes To Avoid Competing With Visa and Mastercard
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Accusing Apple of Taking Bribes To Avoid Competing With Visa and Mastercard A federal judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit that accused Apple, Visa and Mastercard…
China is Building 74% of All Current Solar and Wind Projects
Summary China is currently at the forefront of renewable energy development, constructing a staggering 74% of all global solar and wind power projects. A report from Global Energy Monitor reveals…
Swedish Bodyguards Reveal Prime Minister’s Location on Fitness App
Swedish Bodyguards Reveal Prime Minister’s Location on Fitness App Members of the Swedish security service have come under fire for inadvertently disclosing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s location via the Strava…