#tech-giants

#tech-giants

Apple accused of monopolizing smartphone market in US antitrust lawsuit

US government files landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple accusing it of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market [ more ]

Tech giants sign CISA's Secure by Design pledge to enhance product security by committing to specific actions within a year. [ more ]

Amazon and Microsoft investing in smaller technology companies for AI models [ more ]

Microsoft prohibits law enforcement from using Azure OpenAI for facial recognition, aligning with Amazon and IBM. [ more ]

France attracts major investments from tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, focusing on AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy.

Tech companies view France as a key player in carbon-free energy markets and strategic location for infrastructure development. [ more ]

Kaiser Permanente's breach resulted in sharing patients' information with tech giants; data included names and search history. [ more ]

The European Union signaled disapproval of Meta's tactic to extract consent through a paid subscription or tracking agreement.

The EU is closely monitoring tech giants' compliance with digital rules, emphasizing the importance of abiding by both the letter and spirit of the law. [ more ]

The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill passed in Ghana's Parliament, President Akufo-Addo must protect human rights by refusing assent, Tech giants have not publicly spoken against LGBTQ+ persecution in Ghana. [ more ]

Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are significantly increasing their investments in AI, with plans to spend tens of billions more, leading to increased demand for computer chips and potential strains on the U.S. electrical grid. [ more ]

Tech giants leveraging AI to monopolize and drive usage of their cloud services, leading to potential harm for consumers. [ more ]

Tech giants' growing influence over AI startups concerns competition authorities in the US and UK. [ more ]

Apple will allow game emulator apps on App Store.

Developers need to ensure emulation software complies with Apple's guidelines and laws.

Apple is updating its policies due to the EU's Digital Markets Act. [ more ]

Algorithms and tech giants have narrowed the online experience, reducing the thrill of discovering random content.

Clickbait tactics erode trust and contribute to a toxic online atmosphere, making the internet less enjoyable. [ more ]

The transition from subjects to citizens under American democracy empowered individuals with rights and the ability to determine their collective destiny.

The current digital landscape can be likened to digital feudalism where individuals are subjugated by major technology companies exploiting a feudal architecture. [ more ]

Quantum computers show potential for faster tasks than classical computers.

XPRIZE competition aims to bridge the gap between quantum algorithms and real-world applications. [ more ]

The EU opened investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act.

Fines of up to 10% of global turnover can be imposed on tech companies for failing to comply with the DMA. [ more ]

Europe is implementing new laws, such as the Digital Markets Act, to regulate tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok.

The Digital Markets Act aims to prevent market dominance by digital 'gatekeepers' and promote fair competition and consumer choice in the digital market. [ more ]

Tech giants are heavily integrating AI capabilities into smartphones, such as Apple, Samsung, and Google.

Google's Pixel phones have advanced AI features like real-time transcription and AI-powered photo editing tools. [ more ]

EU requesting information on generative AI risks from tech giants like Google, Meta, Microsoft

Stress tests planned to assess platforms' readiness for generative AI risks before European Parliament elections [ more ]

Digital ad fraud investigation film "Unclickable" acquired by Cat&Docs.

Highlights the impact of digital ad fraud on society and democracy. [ more ]

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU aims to curb tech giants' monopoly power by implementing specific rules and deadlines.

Tech companies like Apple are responding with compliance plans, but some experts doubt these efforts will truly reduce their dominance. [ more ]

Tech companies urged to stop promoting illicit weed dealers on their platforms

Licensed cannabis industry calls for crackdown on unlicensed marijuana shops promoted online [ more ]

Efforts to regulate open-source generative AI could stifle innovation globally, including the US.

Tech giants like Facebook and IBM support open-source AI, while others like Google and Microsoft favor closed software. [ more ]

AI marketing hype at its peak, 2024 will be a year of reckoning for AI's capabilities.

Investors disappointed as tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet report strong earnings but see stock prices fall. [ more ]

Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated misinformation affecting elections

Effort includes commitments to counter harmful AI-generated content targeting voters [ more ]