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Science & Technology

Australia Develops Plan to Boost AI Investment

In Australia, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources is starting work on a National AI Capability Plan.

News

China Opens Probe Into Nvidia

Chinese state media reported that Beijing has launched an antitrust investigation against Nvidia, the world’s largest and most popular developer of graphics processing units, which are necessary for training and ensuring the process of subsequent operation of artificial intelligence systems.

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Chinese Regulators Urge Global Banks to Facilitate Offshore IPO Listings

Chinese regulators, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), have reportedly requested top global banks to expedite offshore listings for Chinese companies in Hong Kong in an effort to boost overseas fundraising and revive the economy.

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FTC Reportedly Opens Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft

In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, which drilled all aspects of the technology giant’s activities, including, among others, business related to cloud computing, software licensing, functional solutions in the cybersecurity area and artificial intelligence products.

Society & Lifestyle

Australia Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Australia on Thursday, November 28, passed a law banning social media for children under the age of 16 after an active and high-profile public resonance, which has become one of the most discussed topics in the country.

Society & Lifestyle

Competition Authorities Reportedly Raid Amazon Japan

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday, November 26, conducted an on-site inspection of Amazon Japan on suspicion of violating antitrust laws, as reported by the media, citing an insider in the government of the Asian country.

Science & Technology

US Lawmaker Urges Investigation Into China’s Chipmaker SMIC

Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urged US Commerce Department agents to visit the production sites of China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and check whether this company is involved in making chips for Huawei Technologies.

Science & Technology

South Korea Fines Meta

South Korea has ordered Meta Platforms to pay a fine of 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million).

News

Hong Kong Unveils Rules for Responsible AI Use

The Hong Kong government has unveiled its first guidelines on the practice of responsible use of artificial intelligence and embraced blockchain, as local regulators seek to stay ahead of the pace of the technological revolution, which is likely to disrupt financial services.

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US FTC Says Marriott to Boost Security to Settle Data Breach Charges

The United States Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday, October 9, said it would require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement an information security program to settle charges related to multiple data breaches recorded between 2014 and 2020.

Society & Lifestyle

Appeals Centre to Rule Over Social Media Disputes in EU

A new appeals body Appeals Centre Europe has been established to review policy violation complaints related to major social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

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US Judge Orders Google to Open Up App Store

On Monday, October 7, a US judge ordered Google to overhaul its mobile app business to provide users of devices powered by the Android operating system with more options to download the mentioned digital products and pay for transactions within them.

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Tensions Rise Between UK Banks and Tech Companies

Currently, in the United Kingdom, there is an increase in tension between banks and technology companies specializing in the implementation of activities in the social media area, in the context of the question of which party should be responsible for paying compensation to people who have become victims of fraudulent crimes in the Internet space.

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Texas Sues TikTok

The US state of Texas has sued TikTok, accusing this virtual platform of involvement in the practice of violating the system of norms on ensuring the privacy of children in the digital environment.

Fintech & Ecommerce

UK Financial Regulator Fines Starling Bank

In the United Kingdom, the financial regulator fined local digital lender Starling Bank for 29 million pounds ($38.5 million).

Blockchain & Crypto

CZ Pledges More Tech Investment Upon US Custody Release

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the former CEO of Binance, is out of prison and vows to increase his investment in technology sectors such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.