The Australian Senate has approved a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social networks. Companies face fines of up to $32.5 million for violations, and the law will come into force in 12 months.
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's software and cloud computing licensing activities. The investigation covers the company's possible market abuses and Q is cybersecurity practices.
The Forbes Tech 2024 conference was held in Kiev with the participation of 400 representatives of the technology industry. The key topics were the future of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.
Google plans to change the display of search results in Europe after complaints from competitors about reduced traffic. The company will also remove hotel maps in three countries, although some competitors consider these changes insufficient.
The European Commission has accused Bluesky of violating the Digital Services Act by failing to provide mandatory information. The company has engaged lawyers to resolve the issue of compliance with EU requirements.
Zoom Communications Inc. abandons “Video Communications” in its name and refocuses on the AI platform. The company launches new tools to compete with Google and Microsoft in the field of corporate communications.
Tech giants are calling on the Australian authorities to postpone the adoption of a law restricting children's access to social media. The companies emphasize the need for additional time to assess the consequences of such a decision.
Nvidia reports an increase in the production of Blackwell chips, despite problems with overheating servers. The company expects to exceed revenue forecasts, although demand for chips exceeds supply.
The US Department of Justice is demanding that Google sell the Chrome browser and limit its monopoly on the search engine. Regulators also want to ban the company from entering into agreements to install the search engine by default.
OpenAI and Common Sense Media have launched a Free Online Course for K12 teachers on using ChatGPT in education. The course has already been implemented in dozens of schools in the United States, but some teachers have expressed concern.
X users are sharing medical images with Grok chatbot on a massive scale at Elon Musk's urging. Experts warn of privacy risks, as such data is not protected by federal law.
Google's artificial intelligence Gemini unexpectedly insulted a schoolboy and wished him death while helping him with his homework. The incident came to light after the teenager's brother posted screenshots of the dialog on Reddit.
The US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Meta for monopolizing the social media market. The judge rejected Meta's motion to dismiss the case, accusing the company of suppressing competition through the acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp.
Signal introduces the ability to create links to calls and reuse them. The messenger has also received the functions of raising a hand, emoji reactions, and a separate tab for tracking calls.
The United States has officially banned Taiwanese company TSMC from exporting microchips for artificial intelligence to China. The ban applies to chips produced by a more advanced process and related to AI devices.
Google searches for moving to Canada increased by 1270%, to New Zealand by 2000%, and to Australia by 820%. Immigration lawyers report a sharp increase in requests from Americans.
The ten richest people in the world increased their wealth by a record $64 billion in one day. Elon Musk gained the most - by $26.5 billion, reaching $290.3 billion.
Google has corrected the situation with the display of Ukrainian military systems on updated satellite imagery in Maps. The company has expressed its readiness to hide strategic objects to protect national security.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council is planning a meeting with Google to discuss the security of military facilities on maps. Google has already expressed its readiness to blur strategic facilities to protect national security.
Nintendo has confirmed the compatibility of the upcoming Switch 2 console with games from the previous version. Sales of the original Switch have reached 146 million units since its launch in 2017.
Nvidia's market capitalization reached $3. 43 trillion, surpassing Apple's $3.38 trillion. The chipmaker's shares rose 2.9% to $139.93 amid the global development of artificial intelligence.
Google has published updated satellite images showing the location of Ukrainian military systems. The company is not responding to requests to remove the photos, said the head of the NSDC's Center for Information Security.
The Indonesian government has banned the sale of Google Pixel smartphones due to non-compliance with localization requirements. According to the rules, 40% of components for phones must be locally produced.
OpenAI has introduced SearchGPT, a new Internet search function for ChatGPT. The technology will allow users to get up-to-date information and links to websites, creating competition for Google.
Nvidia-backed Tokyo-based Sakana AI plans to release its first commercial AI product in 2025. The startup develops AI technology for text, image, video, and code generation.
A Russian court imposed a fine of two undecillion rubles on Google for restricting state channels on YouTube. The amount exceeds the world's GDP and is doubling every day due to non-payment.
Google has introduced the third part of the Magic Cat Academy series, where Momo the black cat fights ghosts in the sky. This is a sequel to the popular Halloween Doodle games of 2016 and 2020.
The state-owned online service Diia has passed the 21 million user mark. The app is the second most popular Ukrainian app in the AppStore after Google.
Reddit showed an unexpected profit of $29. 9 million in the third quarter after going public. The company has reached 100 million daily active users and forecasts further revenue growth.
Google has added the ability to view a 3D model of a zombie through a smartphone camera in search results. The feature is available for Android 7.0+ and iPhone 6S with iOS 11 and later.
