Artificial intelligence
The new model demonstrates improved reasoning, particularly in coding and math-related tasks, surpassing its predecessor, Grok-1. Grok-1.5 will soon be available to early testers on X, and new features will accompany it. Read more.
The new model demonstrates improved reasoning, particularly in coding and math-related tasks, surpassing its predecessor, Grok-1. Grok-1.5 will soon be available to early testers on X, and new features will accompany it. Read more.
Major tech companies have united to develop an open-source software suite, promising to offer developers greater flexibility and choice, an initiative poised to reshape the landscape of AI technology. Read more.
Major tech companies have united to develop an open-source software suite, promising to offer developers greater flexibility and choice, an initiative poised to reshape the landscape of AI technology. Read more.
Legal
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy. The sentence includes an $11 billion fine and the forfeiture of assets. Read more.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy. The sentence includes an $11 billion fine and the forfeiture of assets. Read more.
In 2016, Facebook launched a secret project called ‘Project Ghostbusters’ to intercept and decrypt network traffic between Snapchat users and servers. The goal was to gain insights into users’ behaviour and compete with Snapchat. Read more.
In 2016, Facebook launched a secret project called ‘Project Ghostbusters’ to intercept and decrypt network traffic between Snapchat users and servers. The goal was to gain insights into users’ behaviour and compete with Snapchat. Read more.
Economic
Apple and Alphabet are being examined for potentially favouring their app stores, while Meta is being investigated for using personal data for advertising without obtaining user consent. Non-compliance with the DMA could result in substantial fines of up to 10% of a company’s global turnover. Read more.
Apple and Alphabet are being examined for potentially favouring their app stores, while Meta is being investigated for using personal data for advertising without obtaining user consent. Non-compliance with the DMA could result in substantial fines of up to 10% of a company’s global turnover. Read more.
Apple responds to DOJ’s claim in the recent antitrust lawsuit, asserting its commitment to user privacy and security. Challenges to market share characterisation and defence of commission policies are among Apple’s responses. Read more.
Apple responds to DOJ’s claim in the recent antitrust lawsuit, asserting its commitment to user privacy and security. Challenges to market share characterisation and defence of commission policies are among Apple’s responses. Read more.
Content policy
As the EU rolls out guidelines aimed at safeguarding electoral integrity online, Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines face stringent measures to combat systemic risks and uphold democratic principles. Read more.
As the EU rolls out guidelines aimed at safeguarding electoral integrity online, Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines face stringent measures to combat systemic risks and uphold democratic principles. Read more.
Technologies
In response to growing concerns over cybersecurity and national autonomy, China has rolled out new guidelines aimed at phasing out US microprocessors and foreign software from its governmental systems. Read more.
In response to growing concerns over cybersecurity and national autonomy, China has rolled out new guidelines aimed at phasing out US microprocessors and foreign software from its governmental systems. Read more.
Cybersecurity
The accusations shed light on the complexities of digital security, raising questions about international cooperation and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Read more.
The accusations shed light on the complexities of digital security, raising questions about international cooperation and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Read more.
Development
The report advocates for the promotion of green technology and the adoption of eco-friendly practices within the ICT sector to bolster global initiatives aimed at addressing climate change. Read more.
The report advocates for the promotion of green technology and the adoption of eco-friendly practices within the ICT sector to bolster global initiatives aimed at addressing climate change. Read more.
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The UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021–2025 held its seventh substantive session in March 2024. The group discussed threats, norms, international law, confidence building measures, capacity building, and regular institutional dialogue.
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The UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021–2025 held its seventh substantive session in March 2024. The group discussed threats, norms, international law, confidence building measures, capacity building, and regular institutional dialogue.
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