EU Probes Apple, Google, Meta Under New Digital Law
The EU on Monday hit Apple, Google parent Alphabet and Meta with the first ever probes under a mammoth digital law, which could lead to big fines against the US giants. Among six firms named as market “gatekeepers” under the…
The future of the TikTok Bill is uncertain as it faces deliberation in the Senate.
WASHINGTON — The youthful individuals in the communications addressed to Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina were jovial, yet their remarks carried a foreboding tone. “I will hunt you down and harm you if you ban TikTok,” one individual said…
At the United Nations, various countries work together to develop secure and reliable systems for artificial intelligence.
United Nations — On Thursday, the U.N. General Assembly unanimously passed a groundbreaking resolution that focuses on the potential impact of artificial intelligence in advancing sustainable development. The resolution highlights the importance of ensuring that AI systems are safe, secure,…
Reddit had a 55% increase during its debut on Wall Street as the self-proclaimed “Front Page of the Internet.”
NEW YORK — Upon its Wall Street debut, Reddit saw a significant increase in value as investors drove the company’s worth to nearly $9 billion in just seconds after it started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Reddit’s initial…
The United States is filing a lawsuit against Apple for alleged antitrust violations.
Washington — The Biden administration launched its first major antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, accusing the technology giant of monopolizing markets for smartphones. Apple is among several key technology companies that have been facing lawsuits from U.S. regulators. This…
The Biden administration has introduced stringent automobile regulations in order to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
New York — On Wednesday, the Biden administration released updated pollution regulations for automobiles and trucks in an effort to speed up the transition to electric vehicles and combat climate change. The guidelines establish ambitious goals for reducing emissions by…
Attempts by the United States to clamp down on TikTok bring about a negative reaction towards Israel.
Washington — There was an immediate negative reaction. Following the House of Representatives’ recent vote in favor of a measure that may result in the prohibition of the widely-used TikTok app within the United States, numerous social media platforms were…
A recent report from the United Nations alerts about the increasing levels of electronic waste around the globe.
A recently published report from the U.N. International Telecommunication Union and the U.N. Institute for Training and Research has raised concerns about the growing accumulation of electrical and electronic waste across the globe. Electronic waste is classified as any discarded…
Biden celebrates the potential of America’s future, as the government allocates $8.5 billion to the chipmaking company, Intel.
Chandler, Arizona — On Wednesday, President Joe Biden praised a deal to supply Intel with $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for the construction of computer chip factories across the nation. He highlighted the investment being…
A member of the US government has stated that the owner of TikTok is essentially controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. The individual classified the owner as a “subsidiary” of the CCP.
washington — . The United States’ House of Representatives approved a bill on March 13 that, should it become law, would require ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the TikTok app, to sell off its U.S. assets within 180 days…