In recent weeks, the U.K. has been faced with a wave of misinformation leading to anti-immigration protests and provocative statements by prominent figures like Elon Musk. This has prompted the Labour government to reconsider the Online Safety Act to tackle issues such as disinformation, hate speech, and incitement to violence. The Online Safety Act is
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During Google’s Pixel phone launch event, a product director named David Citron demonstrated the mobile capabilities of the company’s new AI assistant, Gemini. The live demo took an unexpected turn when Citron’s attempt to check his calendar for a specific event failed, resulting in an error message. After two unsuccessful tries and a phone swap,
Recently, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has come under fire for violating environmental regulations in Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a notice of violation to SpaceX for releasing pollutants into or near bodies of water at its Starbase launch facility in Boca Chica. This notice came following similar findings by the Environmental Protection
The European Commission recently issued a warning to X Corp.’s owner, Elon Musk, and CEO Linda Yaccarino regarding the spread of illegal content on their social media platform. The commission highlighted the dissemination of content that may incite violence, hate, and racism as major concerns. Specifically, they mentioned the planned broadcast of a live conversation
The tech world was rocked by the news of the passing of former YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki. A visionary leader and one of the most influential figures in Silicon Valley, Wojcicki’s impact on the industry is immeasurable. Throughout her career, she broke barriers and shattered glass ceilings, paving the way for future generations of women
In recent news, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has issued a 10-day ban on a popular social networking platform, X, in response to a feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk. This move by Maduro has sparked a debate on the implications of social media bans on political disagreements and freedom of speech. Maduro justified his decision
According to analysts, Apple is looking to charge its users up to $20 for its advanced artificial intelligence features. The tech giant plans to introduce Apple Intelligence, its upcoming AI system, to some of its devices later this year. These features include an enhanced Siri voice assistant, as well as capabilities to automatically generate emails
Sony’s chief financial officer, Hiroki Totoki, has made it clear that the Japanese technology and media giant will not be pursuing a fresh bid for film and TV production group Paramount Global. During Sony’s fiscal first-quarter earnings presentation, Totoki emphasized that an acquisition of Paramount does not align with the company’s overall strategy. He expressed
Delta Air Lines recently made headlines for its accusations against Microsoft and CrowdStrike for a massive IT outage that led to the cancellation of thousands of flights. Delta CEO Ed Bastian claimed that the disruptions cost the airline around $500 million, pointing the finger at the lack of modernization in technology. However, Microsoft fired back
Recently, the U.K. government found itself at odds with Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, over his controversial comments regarding the riots that have been occurring across the country. Musk’s remarks, made on a social media platform he owns, were met with criticism and condemnation from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other government officials. The