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'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on Microsoft
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) June 13, 2025 At a time of growing concern over the power of the world's mighty tech companies, one German state is turning its back on US giant Microsoft. In less than three months' time, almost no civil servant, police officer or judge in Schleswig-Holstein will be using any of Microsoft's ubiquitous programs at work. Instead, the northern state will turn to open-source software to "take back control" over data storage and ensure "digital sovereignty", its digitalisation minister, Dirk Schroedter, told AFP ... read more |
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Google rejects app store age verification for online contentParis (AFP) June 13, 2025 American tech heavyweight Google on Friday reiterated its opposition to verifying the age of a device's user through the app stores built into operating systems, calling a proposal from Facebook and Instagram parent Meta "ineffective". ... more 
Apple plays it safe on AI despite Wall Street pressureCupertino, United States (AFP) June 9, 2025 Apple on Monday remained on its cautious path to embracing generative AI even as rivals race ahead with the technology and Wall Street expresses doubts over its strategy. ... more 
Anti-ageing guru Bryan Johnson preaches to Stockholm VIPsStockholm (AFP) June 10, 2025 American tech billionaire Bryan Johnson has set himself the lofty aim of eternal life, devoting his body and fortune to his goal despite criticism from some in the scientific community. ... more
New push in Europe to curb children's social media useLuxembourg (AFP) June 6, 2025 From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries have had enough and agree the EU should do more to prevent minors' access to social media. ... more |
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Ads pressured to evolve as AI changes Google searchSan Francisco (AFP) May 22, 2025 As Google races to lead in artificial intelligence, it faces the challenge of making sure the technology doesn't slow its profit-pumping advertising engine. ... more 
Google brings ads to AI search in ChatGPT battleSan Francisco (AFP) May 21, 2025 Google said Wednesday it is beginning to weave advertisements into its new AI Mode for online search, a strategic move to counter the challenge posed by ChatGPT as the primary source for online answers. ... more 
Epic Games says Fortnite back on Apple's US App StoreSan Francisco (AFP) May 21, 2025 Epic Games on Tuesday said its hit game "Fortnite" has returned to Apple's digital App Store in the United States after being sidelined for years due to a legal battle with the iPhone maker. ... more 
China's Baidu posts rise in Q1 revenue as seeks to grow AI presenceBeijing (AFP) May 21, 2025 Chinese internet giant Baidu on Wednesday posted a quarterly revenue increase of three percent, as the firm seeks to grow its presence in artificial intelligence and expand its robotaxi business abroad. ... more 
Google ramps up search with AI modeMountain View, United States (AFP) May 20, 2025 Google on Tuesday said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it presses on with embracing AI despite fears for its ad-based business model. ... more |
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EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) May 15, 2025 The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform was not transparent enough about advertisements. The European Commission "found that TikTok does not provide the necessary information about the content of the advertisements, the users targeted by the ads, and who paid for the advertisements", it said in a statement. It is the first time Brussels has formally accused TikTok of breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU ... read more 
Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarityToronto, Canada (AFP) May 14, 2025 The start of President Donald Trump's term earned rave reviews at the world's leading crypto conference Wednesday, but top industry lawyers said digital platforms wanted regulatory clarity while the Republicans control Congress. ... more |
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China's Alibaba posts annual revenue increase despite spending slumpBeijing (AFP) May 15, 2025 Internet giant Alibaba posted on Thursday a six percent increase in annual revenue, the latest positive sign for China's tech sector despite persisting economic uncertainties that include sluggish spending and threatened trade. ... more 
Trump says urged Apple to manufacture in US not IndiaDoha (AFP) May 15, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Thursday he urged Apple to manufacture its products in the United States instead of India, where the US tech giant has said it would be shifting production after US tariffs on China. ... more 
US rests case in landmark Meta antitrust trialWashington (AFP) May 15, 2025 The US government rested its case against Facebook-owner Meta on Thursday, as it tries to persuade a US judge that the tech giant bought Instagram and WhatsApp to neutralize them as rivals. ... more
Meta faces row over plan to use European data for AIVienna (AFP) May 14, 2025 A Vienna-based privacy campaign group said Wednesday it has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Meta, after the tech giant announced plans to train its artificial intelligence models with European users' personal data. ... more
Alibaba revenue up 6%; EU says TikTok violating digital ad rules; SKorea fines Temu for data violationsBeijing (AFP) May 15, 2025 Internet giant Alibaba posted on Thursday a six percent increase in annual revenue, the latest positive sign for China's tech sector despite persisting economic uncertainties. ... more |
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