Google unveils Ironwood chip to boost AI performance
The new chip is designed for "inference" computing, powering instant responses in chatbots and AI tools
China reaffirms TikTok deal must comply with Chinese law
Under a 2020 law, any export of technology deemed critical to national security must receive government approval
China blocks tariff-related content on social media platforms
Weibo blocks searches and hashtags related to "tariff" and "104," showing error messages
Germany ends Google automotive probe after competition agreement
The company’s solution includes allowing competitors’ maps and apps to be used within its platform
Elon Musk’s X reaches settlement with Twitch over ad boycott claims
X signs "memorandum of understanding" to drop case against Twitch if conditions are met by year-end
U.S. senators scrutinize Microsoft, Google’s AI cloud partnerships
Senators express concerns that such corporate partnerships may discourage competition and bypass antitrust laws
Meta adds new privacy and parental controls for teens
Under the new privacy measures, teens under 16 will need parental consent to go live on the platform
U.S. Justice Department shifts crypto policy focus under new directive
Regulatory violation charges under banking, securities, or commodities laws must now show clear evidence of willful misconduct before proceeding
EU decision on Apple, Meta tech rule breaches expected in weeks
Both companies are expected to face modest fines if found guilty of violating the DMA
China’s DeepRoute.ai teams up with Qualcomm for ADAS solutions
The technologies will support features such as urban autopilot navigation, highway driving assistance, and automated parking
U.S. senator says Trump’s TikTok divestment plan violates law
Warner says the deal would allow ByteDance to keep a major role in TikTok’s U.S. operations through a large equity stake and tech involvement
Binance founder appointed strategic advisor to Pakistan Crypto Council
Changpeng Zhao to advise Pakistan on digital finance revolution
Samsung’s Mexico TV output softens U.S. trade blow
Samsung's TV division is expected to face less impact from new U.S. tariffs, as most of its North American sales are produced in Mexico
Apple challenges UK government’s demand for encrypted data access
The British government’s "technical capability notice" requires Apple to provide access to encrypted data, including messages and photos
Microsoft pulls back from China, ends joint venture with Wicresoft
The company currently employs over 10,000 people worldwide, according to its website