In a significant turn of events, X Corp, the parent company of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has settled its antitrust lawsuit against Unilever. This lawsuit alleged that Unilever and several other companies conspired to withhold advertising dollars, significantly affecting X’s revenue stream. The settlement, confirmed in a Texas federal court filing, marks […]
In the wake of escalating cybersecurity threats, a bipartisan coalition of US lawmakers is putting significant pressure on major telecommunications companies, including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies, for explanations regarding recent breaches reportedly linked to Chinese hackers. This incident has raised alarms about the security integrity of the US broadband networks that are essential for […]
In an impressive demonstration of enthusiasm for technology and programming, nearly 1,700 students gathered at the University of Lisbon’s Institute of Technology (IST) to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest computer programming lesson. This momentous occasion saw 1,668 participants, effectively surpassing the previous record of 724, which was established in 2016 in […]
The European Space Agency (ESA) is making significant strides in its Destination Earth initiative, a platform designed to create a highly accurate digital twin of the Earth. This innovative project aims to equip policymakers with critical tools to model the impacts of climate change on key environmental factors such as extreme weather, sea level rise, […]
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, renowned AI expert Yann LeCun tackled the pervasive fears surrounding artificial intelligence. LeCun, who serves as a professor at New York University and a senior researcher at Meta, firmly rejected claims that AI poses an existential threat to humanity, dismissing them as “complete B.S.” This bold […]
The United Kingdom is moving towards launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot, anticipated for 2025. This initiative aims to modernize the financial ecosystem, but it has raised significant alarm among privacy advocates and economic experts. The primary concern revolves around the potential for government overreach and the implications for personal privacy in an […]
In a bold move to enhance Japan’s position in the global technology landscape, two prominent Japanese firms, Rapidus and Denso, are collaborating to standardize advanced chip design methods. This initiative is particularly critical as it targets sectors that are rapidly evolving, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and self-driving vehicles, where chip technology plays a pivotal […]
In a decisive move to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) while simultaneously addressing its inherent risks, the UK government unveiled a new programme aimed at bolstering public confidence in AI technologies. Launched in collaboration with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), […]
In a significant shift, several British police forces are reducing their presence on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, due to rising concerns over the dissemination of extremist content and misinformation. This comes on the heels of riots that erupted in the UK this past summer, largely fueled by false claims circulating […]
In a significant turn of events for the cryptocurrency market, approximately $1.3 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) that was seized as part of the PlusToken Ponzi scheme is expected to soon hit exchanges. This move follows the dismantling of the PlusToken scheme in China back in 2019, which saw thousands of investors lose their money. […]
