Germany asks Apple and Google to remove DeepSeek over data concerns
The commissioner says DeepSeek transfers users' personal data to China and has not proven that the data is protected
Meta may face daily EU fines over pay-or-consent model
Under the DMA, daily penalties for non-compliance can reach up to 5% of a company's average daily global turnover
Singapore adjourns case over suspected Nvidia chip exports to China until Aug 22
Prosecutors says police needed more time to review documents and receive responses from overseas authorities
Hawaiian Airlines hit by cybersecurity event
The term “cybersecurity event” is often used in cases of ransomware attacks, where hackers block access to systems until a ransom is paid
Apple changes App Store terms in EU under regulatory pressure
The company now allows developers to send users to external payment systems using unlimited links
Meta wins case over AI training using copyrighted books
U.S. District Judge says authors did not provide enough evidence to show that Meta's use of their work harmed the market for their books
Microsoft sued by authors over AI training using pirated books
The authors are seeking a court order to stop the alleged infringement and damages of up to $150,000 for each work
U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban Chinese AI from federal use
U.S. executive agencies would be prohibited from buying or using those technologies unless granted an exemption by Congress
Samsung wins UK court ruling for interim use of ZTE’s mobile phone patents
The case is part of a wider global dispute over fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for patent licensing in the telecom industry
UK watchdog proposes new rules for Google’s search business
Google controls over 90% of the UK’s general search market and plays a major role in digital advertising
OpenAI says Chinese AI firm Zhipu AI is gaining ground with government contracts
The company is part of China's broader push to become a global leader in artificial intelligence and reduce dependence on U.S. technology
OpenAI CEO says partnership with Microsoft has points of tension
Sam Altman says he spoke with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to discuss how the two companies will work together in the future
Amazon announces $54 billion UK expansion with new fulfilment centres
The investment includes new fulfilment centres, delivery stations, data centres, and upgrades to existing facilities
Musk’s X faces court challenge over advertiser boycott probe
In a 2023 lawsuit, X claims Media Matters defamed the platform by reporting that major brand ads appeared next to extremist content
DeepSeek aids China’s military and evaded export controls, US official says
Among the allegations, the official says DeepSeek is sharing user information and statistics with Beijing's surveillance apparatus