The recent events in the UK have highlighted the urgent need for tougher internet safety regulations to curb misinformation, hate speech, and incitement to violence. The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer’s Labour government, is contemplating ways to enhance the existing Online Safety Act to hold tech giants accountable for the content on their platforms. This move
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Cisco made headlines as they announced their decision to cut 7% of their global workforce in an effort to restructure the company. This move was paired with the release of quarterly results that exceeded analysts’ expectations, reporting earnings of 87 cents per share and revenue of $13.64 billion. Despite the positive numbers, the implementation of
Recent research conducted by the Center for Countering Digital Hate has revealed that Instagram has fallen short in removing toxic comments directed at Vice President Kamala Harris and other prominent female politicians as the 2024 election approaches. Despite being equipped with tools to monitor hate speech and offensive content, Instagram has failed to effectively enforce
During Google’s recent Pixel phone launch event, a product director named David Citron encountered an embarrassing moment as he showcased the mobile capabilities of Google’s new AI assistant, Gemini. The demo involved asking the assistant to check his calendar to see if he was free the night pop star Sabrina Carpenter was playing in San
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has recently come under scrutiny for violating environmental regulations in Texas. An investigation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) found that SpaceX was releasing pollutants into or near bodies of water without proper authorization. This is not the first time SpaceX has faced such allegations, as the Environmental Protection Agency
The recent warning issued by the European Commission to X Corp. owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino regarding the spread of illegal content on their social media platform has raised potential implications for the company. The European Commissioner for the internal market, Thierry Breton, highlighted concerns about content that may incite violence, hate, and
The tech industry was rocked by the news of the passing of former YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki, at the age of 56. She was not only a prominent figure in the world of technology but also a pioneer for women in leadership roles in Silicon Valley. Wojcicki’s legacy extended far beyond her time as the
The ongoing feud between Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and billionaire Elon Musk has escalated to the point where Maduro has ordered a 10-day ban on social networking platform X in Venezuela. This decision was made after Maduro accused Musk of violating the rules of the platform, inciting hatred, fascism, civil war, death, and confrontations among
Analysts are speculating that Apple could introduce a subscription-based model for its upcoming artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence. This new AI system is set to offer advanced features such as an improved Siri voice assistant, automatic email generation, and image creation. While the rollout of these features may be gradual, experts suggest that Apple might
Sony’s finance chief, Hiroki Totoki, recently announced that the company will not be reconsidering a bid for film and TV production group Paramount Global. This decision comes after Totoki highlighted that an acquisition of Paramount does not align with Sony’s overarching strategy. He emphasized that acquiring the entirety of Paramount could pose significant risks due