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Within the Time Horizon facet, Medium time-horizon intelligence organises articles by the period over which a signal is expected to matter. The page helps readers distinguish immediate operational changes from longer-cycle governance, investment, standards, and infrastructure shifts that may unfold across quarters or years. It connects timing assumptions with public evidence, related actors, market context, customer exposure, policy pressure, and infrastructure planning so readers can judge whether a development is urgent, strategic, or still waiting on confirming evidence. The page also explains how time horizon changes the meaning of a signal, which organisations may be exposed, and which infrastructure decisions require short-term action or long-cycle monitoring.

Top tech news stories today: April 25, 2024

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Top tech news stories today: April 25, 2024

US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao, IBM to buy HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal to expand in cloud and other tech news.

Apr 25, 2024
Editorial image for UK enacts tough law on deepfakes.

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UK enacts tough law on deepfakes

The Ministry of Justice said on the 16th, the Ministry of Justice said on the 16th that the government could receive sexual image or video without the party consent of the party. Strong response to deep fake Britain’s Ministry of Justice said on the 16th (local time) that if the…

Apr 25, 2024
Editorial image for AI leads Microsoft close to cloud dominance.

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AI leads Microsoft close to cloud dominance

Future quarterly reports from the US tech companies could reveal that Microsoft is catching up to cloud computing leader Amazon.com as more companies move to its services, drawn by a slew of generative AI features enabled by OpenAI’s technology. About Microsoft The adoption of AI…

Apr 25, 2024
WhatsApp with passkey

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Meta announces passkeys come to WhatsApp iOS app

Meta has now verified that passkey protection for WhatsApp accounts on iPhones will also be an option as reported by Engadget. For Android users, the feature was initially released in October of last year. In the upcoming weeks, Meta claims that all WhatsApp users should be able…

Apr 25, 2024
Binance former CEO

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao should spend 3 years in prison

The Department of Justice (DOJ) requests that Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao be locked up for 3 years and pay a $50 million fine for violating the Bank Secrecy Act, which he pleaded guilty to in November. The sentence, per the DOJ sentencing memo Monday, “will not…

Apr 25, 2024
TikTok vs US

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TikTok CEO says company vows to fight US ban

CEO of TikTok Shou Zi Chew says the company will fight a recently passed US law that mandates the platform be sold off by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face being blocked in the US. He also cautions that lawmakers’ real intention is to simply forbid access to the…

Apr 25, 2024
ASML, semiconductor maker, appoints Christophe Fouquet as CEO

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ASML, semiconductor maker, appoints Christophe Fouquet as CEO

The Dutch semiconductor-equipment maker ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) announced on Tuesday that its Supervisory Board intends to appoint Christophe Fouquet as president and chief executive officer, subject to notification of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 25 April.…

Apr 25, 2024
Editorial image for TSMC says ‘A16’ to arrive in 2026, setting up showdown with Intel.

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TSMC says ‘A16’ to arrive in 2026, setting up showdown with Intel

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced on Wednesday that a new chip manufacturing technology known as “A16” will go into production in the second half of 2026 in an attempt to produce the fastest chips in the world, squaring off with Intel, according to Reuters.…

Apr 25, 2024
IBM to acquire Hashicorp for $6.4B to move deeper into cloud

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IBM to acquire Hashicorp for $6.4B to move deeper into cloud

International Business Machines (IBM) agreed to buy cloud software company HashiCorp in a deal with an enterprise value of $6.4 billion, extending the tech company’s push into cloud and artificial intelligence as those offerings drive growth. Details about the deal IBM plans to…

Apr 25, 2024
Coca-Cola and Microsoft

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Coca-Cola bets big on Microsoft’s AI with $1.1 billion deal

The Coca-Cola Company is bolstering its core technology strategy by signing a $1.1 billion five-year deal to employ Microsoft’s cloud-based and generative AI-powered capabilities, according to Reuters on Tuesday. Coca-Cola will continue its focus on global productivity and…

Apr 25, 2024
Equinix’s RED: circular IT management aligns with european deal

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Equinix’s RED: circular IT management aligns with european deal

On April 22nd, Earth Day is observed worldwide, with this year’s theme revolving around “Earth and Plastic.” This occasion prompts reflection on how we can make wiser decisions regarding the materials we use—be it plastic, metal, or others—to minimize our impact on the planet and…

Apr 25, 2024
When did cybersecurity start?

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When did cybersecurity start?

Cybersecurity’s evolution mirrors the ongoing struggle against evolving digital threats, shaping robust defences for a dynamic landscape.

Apr 24, 2024
Why is cybersecurity awareness important?

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Why is cybersecurity awareness important?

Cybersecurity awareness is vital in a digital society, involving a security mindset, education, regulations, and technology development.

Apr 24, 2024
How does AI apply to cybersecurity?

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How does AI apply to cybersecurity?

AI transforms cybersecurity with advanced threat detection, real-time analysis, and automated response for a robust defence.

Apr 24, 2024
Is deepfake generative AI?

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Is deepfake generative AI?

Generative AI innovates content creation, while deepfakes pose escalating risks with their convincing yet deceptive nature.

Apr 24, 2024
When is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?

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When is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?

Cybersecurity Awareness Month empowers individuals and businesses to defend against digital threats with proactive measures and education.

Apr 24, 2024
What are the 3 advantages of robots in industry?

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What are the 3 advantages of robots in industry?

Robots in the industry can increase productivity, reduce costs and improve the quality of products and the safety of the working environment.

Apr 24, 2024
What is the difference between fintech and blockchain?

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What is the difference between fintech and blockchain?

Fintech improves the efficiency of traditional financial services. Blockchain focuses on providing security of the data.

Apr 24, 2024
How will AI affect different industries?

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How will AI affect different industries?

AI increases efficiency and reduces costs, enhances the quality of products, promotes personalisation, and drives industrial upgrading.

Apr 24, 2024
Difference between ChatGPT and AI

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Difference between ChatGPT and AI

ChatGPT is to simulate and optimise human verbal communication. AI has applications far beyond language processing.

Apr 24, 2024