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Tech giants embark on final push to dilute European Union's AI Act

EU lawmakers in May agreed the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive set of rules governing the technology, following months of intense negotiations between different political groups

Tech giants embark on final push to dilute European Union's AI Act
Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 2:42 PM IST
Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 8:17 PM IST

Meta shuts CrowdTangle: Why it's bad for fight against misinformation

But earlier this week, the owner of CrowdTangle, Meta, shut the tool down. The tech giant has replaced it with its new Content Library, which it says will serve the same purpose

Meta shuts CrowdTangle: Why it's bad for fight against misinformation
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 11:04 AM IST

Asian stocks subdued after lacklustre earnings from US tech; yen firms

The US dollar was broadly firm, with traders watching out for an inflation reading on Friday and Federal Reserve meeting next week

Asian stocks subdued after lacklustre earnings from US tech; yen firms
Updated On : 24 Jul 2024 | 9:48 AM IST

Need democratisation of tech for mass usage: PM Modi at G7 Outreach summit

The world community must work towards converting the monopoly in technology into mass usage to lay the foundation of an inclusive society and help eliminate social inequalities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. In an address at the Outreach session of the summit of G7 advanced economies at Italy's Apulia region, Modi also said India will work with all countries to make Artificial Intelligence transparent, fair, secure, accessible and responsible. The prime minister said India's approach in the field of energy is based on four principles -- availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability. Highlighting the challenges facing the countries of the Global South, Modi said they are bearing the brunt of uncertainties and tensions around the world. "India has considered it its responsibility to place the priorities and concerns of the countries of the Global South on the world stage. We have given high priority to Africa in these efforts," he said. "We are proud th

Need democratisation of tech for mass usage: PM Modi at G7 Outreach summit
Updated On : 15 Jun 2024 | 7:22 AM IST

Austrian group accuses Google of tracking users on Chrome browser

NYOB has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority claiming that Google's new 'Privacy Sandbox' still allows tech giant to track browser users

Austrian group accuses Google of tracking users on Chrome browser
Updated On : 14 Jun 2024 | 2:34 PM IST

Nvidia's Q1 result preview: Know street expectation, stock strategy here

Analysts are eyeing impressive figures, with the street anticipating earnings of $13.2 billion, translating to $5.62 per share, alongside projected revenue of $24.6 billion in the quarter

Nvidia's Q1 result preview: Know street expectation, stock strategy here
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 12:01 PM IST

Microsoft adds security chiefs to product groups in wake of hackings

The software giant said it is adding deputy chief information security officers within its product groups, while declining to identify the new officials

Microsoft adds security chiefs to product groups in wake of hackings
Updated On : 03 May 2024 | 8:03 AM IST

Ireland becomes second EU state with no women leading listed companies

Only 8% of CEO positions at the largest listed companies in the EU28 in 2023 were women

Ireland becomes second EU state with no women leading listed companies
Updated On : 01 May 2024 | 7:30 AM IST

Microsoft set to invest $1.7 billion in cloud, AI in Indonesia: CEO Nadella

Microsoft will train 2.5 million people in Southeast Asia in AI use by 2025, Nadella said

Microsoft set to invest $1.7 billion in cloud, AI in Indonesia: CEO Nadella
Updated On : 30 Apr 2024 | 11:31 AM IST

How tech giants cut corners to harvest data for artificial intelligence

Like OpenAI, Google transcribed YouTube videos to harvest text for its AI models, five people with knowledge of the company's practices said

How tech giants cut corners to harvest data for artificial intelligence
Updated On : 07 Apr 2024 | 11:33 PM IST

Meta, Microsoft, X join forces against Apple's App Store payment plans

The filing marks the latest volley in the back-and-forth over Apple's tight control over its app marketplace, which is one of the world's two dominant stores alongside Alphabet Inc.'s Google Play

Meta, Microsoft, X join forces against Apple's App Store payment plans
Updated On : 21 Mar 2024 | 11:49 PM IST

The Magnificent 7

The current level of concentration of tech giants in US markets is unprecedented. Could this be a bubble in the making?

The Magnificent 7
Updated On : 11 Mar 2024 | 10:37 PM IST

Apple on track to collide with EU as new Digital Markets Act kicks in

The world's most ambitious digital regulation is being closely watched by other nations, including Japan, South Korea, Turkey and the UK, which are contemplating their own versions

Apple on track to collide with EU as new Digital Markets Act kicks in
Updated On : 05 Mar 2024 | 7:39 PM IST

Reasonable valuations, potential US rate cuts bode well for tech funds

Mitigate inherent volatility with limited exposure and a long horizon

Reasonable valuations, potential US rate cuts bode well for tech funds
Updated On : 26 Feb 2024 | 4:39 PM IST

OpenAI, Meta, other tech cos sign accord to fight AI election interference

Technology to identify AI-generated content or certify its origin could include watermarking or embedding metadata, the companies said

OpenAI, Meta, other tech cos sign accord to fight AI election interference
Updated On : 16 Feb 2024 | 11:52 PM IST

Amazon, X will likely avoid paying bill for enforcing EU's content rules

The commission estimates it needs $47.7 mn to enforce Digital Services Act this year. Very large online platforms required to divvy up those costs based on the number of users they have

Amazon, X will likely avoid paying bill for enforcing EU's content rules
Updated On : 18 Oct 2023 | 11:14 PM IST

IBM, MeitY join hands to boost AI, quantum and semiconductors in India

The platform is designed to deploy AI models for language, code, and geospatial science and will also adapt to training and building AI models in other domains as needed

IBM, MeitY join hands to boost AI, quantum and semiconductors in India
Updated On : 18 Oct 2023 | 9:32 PM IST

Countries working to resolve differences over Global tax deal: OECD draft

FinMin says intensive capacity-building initiatives are imperative for effective implementation

Countries working to resolve differences over Global tax deal: OECD draft
Updated On : 11 Oct 2023 | 9:28 PM IST

Amazon wins court backing for now against EU tech rules' ad clause

Amazon took its grievance to Europe's 2nd highest court in July after EU antitrust regulators in April designated it as a VLOP along with 18 other platforms and search engines

Amazon wins court backing for now against EU tech rules' ad clause
Updated On : 28 Sep 2023 | 11:23 PM IST