DJI Faces Possible US Ban by Congress, Echoing Concerns Over TikTok and China
Apr 27, 2024 08:05 am UTC| Technology Business Law
Congress is poised to include DJI in the FCCs list of banned technologies under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act, highlighting similar US security concerns as those with TikTok. Congressional Action to...
Apr 27, 2024 07:05 am UTC| Technology Law
Sam Altman of OpenAI and executives from Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia have joined a new government AI safety board. This initiative, part of a broader effort to regulate AIs deployment in critical sectors, coincides with...
Social media companies can’t be immune from the need for a social licence
Apr 27, 2024 06:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
In the free-for-all between the Australian government and Big Tech boss Elon Musk this week, the government had to be on a winner. Most people would have little sympathy with Musks vociferous opposition to being told to...
Mainland China Investors Blocked from Accessing New Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs
Apr 26, 2024 19:14 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency Business
Despite launching new Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in Hong Kong, mainland Chinese investors remain sidelined due to longstanding cryptocurrency bans in their home country. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Launch in Hong Kong, But...
SHIB Price Climbs as Shibarium Upgrade Sparks Optimism Among Investors
Apr 26, 2024 17:12 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency
The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency surged over 4% on April 26, buoyed by executive enthusiasm for the forthcoming Shibarium upgrade to enhance the platforms functionality and security. Shibarium Upgrade Fuels Market Optimism,...
China Investigates Digital Yuan Architect Yao Qian Amid CBDC Concerns
Apr 26, 2024 17:07 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency
Yao Qian, a pivotal figure behind Chinas digital yuan, is under investigation for alleged misconduct, casting uncertainty on the future of Chinas CBDC initiatives. Probe into Yao Qian Shakes Foundations of Chinas...
Shein Joins Facebook, Amazon in EU Digital Regulations Compliance
Apr 26, 2024 17:04 pm UTC| Technology Business Law
Under the EU Digital Regulations, Shein has joined tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Google in meeting the strict compliance standards set by the EUs Digital Services Act due to its user base surpassing 45 million in...
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