TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, has been at the center of a global controversy for some time now. Concerns about cybersecurity, privacy, and misinformation have led to several countries imposing partial or total bans on the popular app. TikTok, owned by ByteDance,…
Twitter has removed the blue verification badge from the main account of The New York Times, a news organization that has been a target of Elon Musk’s criticism. This follows the deadline set by Musk for verified users to purchase a premium…
The Italian government’s privacy watchdog has temporarily blocked the ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) software developed by OpenAI, citing a recent data breach. The watchdog has restricted the company’s ability to hold Italian users’ data until it demonstrates adequate respect for privacy. OpenAI,…
Investors from the Netherlands and Luxembourg are seeking to recover $125 million in subsidies promised by the Spanish government for a solar plant in southern Spain. The subsidies were withdrawn by the Spanish government, leading to a legal battle that has been…
Over 1,000 AI experts, researchers, and supporters, including Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and Emad Mostaque, are urging a temporary halt to develop highly advanced AI systems. They propose pausing the creation of these “giant” AI models, such as GPT-4, for at least…
Actor Mark Hamill, best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, has lent his iconic voice to the “Air Alert” app. The app is linked to Ukraine’s air defense system and warns Ukrainians of incoming Russian missiles,…
Hungarian physicians are using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect breast cancer up to four years before it develops, potentially improving the chances of successful treatment and recovery for patients. The computer-assisted detection system is being used to identify changes on spots that…
With digital transformation and IT modernization on the rise, cybersecurity has become more important than ever. As businesses operate more efficiently through cloud migration and connected devices, the risk of cybercrime has increased. This has created new attack surfaces for hackers, leading…
The wind power industry is predicting a sharp acceleration in growth this year, according to the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) annual Global Wind Report. The report highlights incentives and policy changes in key nations, which will help overcome the factors that…
Utah has become the first state in the US to pass laws aimed at protecting children and teenagers from the harmful effects of social media apps. The two laws signed by Republican Governor Spencer Cox require parental consent for minors to use…