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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for freeThe EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries ou...- No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delayEuropean Union regulators have rejected Apple's plea to delay the launch of its new Siri AI in the EU. Apple had sought an 18-month exempti...
- Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
- In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
- EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia techThe EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour Europea...
- Screen-shunning parents turn to audio toysParents are increasingly choosing audio-only gadgets for their children, moving away from excessive screen time. Devices like Yoto and Toni...
- Quote of the Day by Amal Clooney: ‘As women, we may not be a minority, but there is a bond that we all share; it is...’ - What the Lebanese-British human rights advocate understood about the struggles of womenQuote of the Day by Amal Clooney highlights a universal bond among women, transcending geography, religion, and culture. It focused on shar...
- Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scamsThe move highlights growing pressure worldwide on Big Tech to do more to address the negative impacts of social media, particularly for chi...
- Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scamsBig Tech firms Google, Meta, and TikTok face complaints in Europe. Consumer groups allege these platforms fail to stop financial scams. Use...
- Australian court upholds $465,000 fine against Elon Musk's XAn Australian federal court upheld on Thursday a fine against Elon Musk's X for failing to comply with child internet safety regulations, c...
- TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top courtTikTok is fighting its EU 'gatekeeper' status in court. The company argues it does not meet the strict criteria set by the Digital Markets ...
- Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission saysEuropean Union regulators are extending a deadline for Google. The company's initial proposal to address competition concerns was found lac...
- Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fineGoogle has offered to revise its spam policy, which publishers criticized for negatively impacting their search rankings. This move aims to...
- Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for usersA top Google scientist has warned European Union regulators. The EU proposal to share search engine data with rivals like OpenAI could expo...
- Palo Alto Networks acquires Portkey; Tim Cook on Apple's India growthPalo Alto Networks is acquiring Portkey, doubling the AI infrastructure startup's valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
- No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen banDespite Australia’s recent legislation prohibiting social media access for those under 16, user habits remain largely unchanged, as indicat...
- EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, InstagramThe European Union has accused Meta of not effectively preventing users under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram, which could lead to...
- Google gets pointers from EU regulators on helping AI rivals access servicesThe European Commission has unveiled new guidelines for Google, aimed at ensuring that its competitors can access key services, thereby pro...
- Sandip Sabharwal sees strength in financials, warns of IT sector headwindsIndia's top IT firms reported mixed earnings, grappling with near-term pressures and AI-driven structural shifts, leading to subdued growth...
- Elon Musk skips hearing in French probe of XTech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday did not appear at a summons for questioning in a French probe into X and its AI chatbot, Grok, over al...
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