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Microsoft faces UK competition investigation over hiring of AI startup’s founder and key staff
British regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into Microsoft’s hiring of an AI startup’s key staff over concerns that it could thwart competition in the booming artificial intelligence market.
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European Union says X’s blue checks are deceptive ‘dark patterns’ that breach its social media laws
The European Union says blue checkmarks from Elon Musk’s X are deceptive and that the online platform falls short on transparency and accountability requirements.
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EU accepts Apple pledge to let rivals access ‘tap to pay’ iPhone tech to resolve antitrust case
The European Union says it’s accepting Apple’s pledge to open up its “tap to pay” iPhone payment system to rivals as a way to resolve an antitrust case and head off a potential hefty fine.
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European Union adds porn site XNXX to list of online platforms facing strictest digital scrutiny
The European Union says it’s adding the porn site XNXX to its list of online services facing the strictest level of scrutiny under the bloc’s digital regulations, including measures requiring users to verify their ages.
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Microsoft quits OpenAI board seat as antitrust scrutiny of artificial intelligence pacts intensifies
Microsoft has relinquished its seat on the board of OpenAI, saying its participation is no longer needed because the ChatGPT maker has improved its governance since being roiled by boardroom chaos last year.
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European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
European Union regulators have accused social media company Meta Platforms of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.
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European Union’s competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google
The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh look into Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI.
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One Tech Tip: What to do when you have too many passwords to remember
Everyone has too many passwords. The credentials we need to remember to navigate online life keep multiplying.
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Microsoft breached antitrust rules by bundling Teams with office software, European Union says
European Union regulators have accused Microsoft of “possibly abusive” practices that violate the bloc’s antitrust rules by tying its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app to its widely used business software.
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Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
European Union regulators are accusing Apple of breaking new rules on digital competition by imposing rules in its App Store marketplace that prevent app makers from pointing users to cheaper options on other venues.
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Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to address a G7 summit, raising alarm about AI. The G7 responds
Pope Francis has challenged leaders of the world’s wealthy democracies to keep human dignity foremost in developing and using artificial intelligence.
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One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees
For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most people. How else to check Google Maps to find your Airbnb, or post an Instagram video of the view from the Eiffel Tower?
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Europe wants affordable electric vehicles from China. But not at the cost of its own auto industry
The European Union is moving to hike tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. EVs are the latest flash point in a broader trade dispute over Chinese government subsidies and the Asian nation’s burgeoning exports of green technology to the 27-nation bloc.
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Facebook owner Meta seeks to train AI model on European data as it faces privacy concerns
Meta said Monday it wants to use data from users in privacy-conscious Europe to train its artificial intelligence models.
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Big Mac battle: McDonald’s loses European Union trademark fight with Irish rival Supermac’s
A top European Union court ruled that McDonald’s has lost its Big Mac trademark in the 27-nation bloc, ruling in favor of Irish fast food rival Supermac’s in a long-running legal battle.
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AI could supercharge disinformation and disrupt EU elections, experts warn
Voters in the European Union are set to elect lawmakers starting Thursday for the bloc’s parliament, in a major democratic exercise that’s also likely to be overshadowed by online disinformation.
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Chinese online retailer Temu latest to face EU’s strictest level of digital scrutiny
The European Union is adding Chinese online retailer Temu to its list of platforms facing the bloc’s highest level of digital scrutiny.
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OpenAI’s Altman sidesteps questions about governance, Johansson at UN AI summit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was a star speaker at the annual AI for Good conference Thursday, addressing the U.N. telecommunications agency’s annual gathering about how to tap the societal promise of artificial intelligence technology.
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AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risks
Leading artificial intelligence companies made a fresh pledge at a mini-summit Tuesday to develop AI safely, while world leaders agreed to build a network of publicly backed safety institutes to advance research and testing of the technology.
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Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul
South Korea is set to host a mini-summit this week on risks and regulation of artificial intelligence.
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Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures
The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platforms.
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One Tech Tip: Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
Auto technology has evolved. Many newer cars use wireless key fobs and push-button starters. The technology makes it more convenient to get into your vehicle, but it also makes things easier for thieves.
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In first AI dialogue, US cites ‘misuse’ of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington’s restrictions
The National Security Council says high-level U.S. government envoys raised concerns about “the misuse of AI” by China and others in closed-door talks with Chinese officials in Geneva.
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One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images
AI fakery is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems confronting us online. Deceptive pictures, videos and audio are proliferating thanks to the rise and misuse of generative artificial intelligence tools.
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One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush
Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down. Rechargeable electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular because they make brushing easier and more effective, but they’re a headache when they stop working properly.
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Meta under fire from European Union for not doing enough about election disinformation
The European Union says it’s investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations of the bloc’s digital rulebook, including not doing enough to protect users from foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections.
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Online retailer Shein is latest to face strict European Union digital regulations
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein must face the European Union’s strictest level of digital regulations.
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These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
TikTok is banned in a handful of countries and not allowed on government-issued devices in a number of others.
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TikTok bows to European pressure and halts reward feature on new app in France and Spain
TikTok is halting a feature on its new app rewarding users in Europe for watching videos, after facing pressure from regulators worried about its addictive features.
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Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals
British competition regulators say they’ll scrutinize recent artificial intelligence deals by Microsoft and Amazon over concerns that the moves could thwart competition in the AI industry.
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