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Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
LG acquires Athom to boost AI smart homes
LG acquires 80% of Athom to enhance AI-driven smart home solutions, with plans to buy the remaining 20% within three years.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
The US initiates AI investment restriction on China
US restricts investments in China’s AI sector, criticised by China’s UN envoy for hindering development and promoting division.
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
AI coding startup Magic seeks $1.5B valuation in new funding
OUR TAKE The Magic AI model is able to understand and process a large number of contexts simultaneously thanks to an innovative design that goes beyond the traditional Transformer model commonly used in large language models such as OpenAI’s GPT model.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Cybersecurity incident at HubSpot: A wake-up call for businesses
HubSpot, the leadingsoftware company, is currently investigating a cybersecurity breach that targeted its customers.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Globe and Lynk to launch direct-to-device satellite service
OUR TAKE Globe’s expansion strategy underscores its commitment to technological innovation and social responsibility, positioning the telecommunications giant at the forefront of global efforts to achieve universal connectivity.–Revel Cheng, BTW reporter Globe will use Lynk’s…
Global Institutional Trends
Evolve Bank confirms cyber attack and data breach
OUR TAKE The incident not only poses a challenge to Evolve Bank’s reputation, but also highlights the growing cybersecurity threats facing financial institutions in the digital age. The government and regulators will closely monitor the progress of this incident and may further…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Copilot cost: Is it worth the investment?
If you’re considering integrating GitHub Copilot into your development workflow, understanding the cost is crucial. GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered code completion tool, has gained popularity for its ability to boost productivity and streamline coding tasks. But how much does it…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
U.S. new rules prohibit investment in Chinese AI, tech sector
OUR TAKE On the surface, this move by the U.S. is to safeguard its national interests. In fact, it violates the principles of market economy and fair competition, undermines the international economic and trade order, disrupts the stability of the global industrial chain and…
Global Institutional Trends
OpenAI completes acquisition of Rockset
OUR TAKE While OpenAI has made acquisitions before, buying a company primarily for talent, this deal marks the first time OpenAI will integrate the technology and staff of a startup it has acquired. After the acquisition of Rockset, OpenAI will further enhance the competitiveness…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple and Meta discuss AI partnership
OUR TAKE If Apple and Meta successfully cooperate in the field of AI, it will bring a strong driving force for Apple’s new round of machine replacement. The replacement trend brought by AI will be stronger than 5G upgrade’s, because the differentiation advantage of Apple AI…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Apple’s App Store rules breach EU tech rules, EU regulators say
OUR TAKE As the main app distribution channel on the iOS platform, the rules of the App Store have a significant impact on millions of app developers and billions of users. The EU’s action is not just a scrutiny of Apple’s case-by-case case, but also a holistic regulation of the…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
US lawsuit against TikTok focuses on children’s privacy
TikTok faces legal challenges, including a DOJ lawsuit and a mandate to divest its U.S. operations, amid ongoing concerns over data security.
Global Institutional Trends
AMD is investigating a suspected data breach crisis
Advanced Micro Devices Inc is investigating allegations that its company information was stolen in a cyberattack.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Vantage Data Centres secures $9.2B equity investment
The investment aims to support global hyperscalers in meeting increasing demand for cloud and AI services.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ant Group’s $2.9B tech investment sparks fintech market boom
Ant Group’s substantial investment in technology last year, shows the commitment to innovate in various sectors.
Leaders
Interview with Alexander Timokhin, InterLIR COO: IP market trends and blockchain IP management
Alexander Timokhin, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at InterLIR, has had an unconventional career path. Nearly two years ago, Alexander transitioned from a government role in Brussels, where he worked for the British government. This significant career…
Global Cloud Services Trends
NOW Money secures $4M investment to boost digital banking
OUR TAKEThis $4 million investment is a game-changer. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about real people getting the financial tools they desperately need. NOW Money is leading the charge to make sure everyone, especially those often overlooked, gets a fair shot at financial…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Elon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAI
OUR TAKEElon Musk’s withdrawal of his lawsuit against OpenAI underscores the ongoing tension between ethical AI development and commercialisation. Musk’s reserved right to refile indicates a strategic move, keeping future influence over OpenAI’s trajectory open while focusing on…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Elon Musk threatens Apple device ban over OpenAI partnership
Musk criticised the integration of OpenAI’s technology with Apple’s systems, calling it “an unacceptable security violation”.
Global Institutional Trends
What Is a Global Connection? Meaning, Networks, and Examples
What a global connection means, how people, organisations, and networks connect across borders, and why those links shape modern digital life.