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New York Attorney General slaps crypto titans Gemini, Genesis, and DCG with fraud suit reviewed editorial briefing visual

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New York Attorney General slaps crypto titans Gemini, Genesis, and DCG with fraud suit

New York’s Attorney-General, Letitia James, has launched a $1.1 billion lawsuit against crypto powerhouses Gemini Trust, Genesis Global Capital, and Digital Currency Group (DCG). In an already tense atmosphere surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto world is facing a legal…

Oct 23, 2023
IGF 2023: AI plus big data could take over the world – and also save it reviewed editorial briefing visual

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IGF 2023: AI plus big data could take over the world – and also save it

The biggest story of the 2023 edition of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2023)? The power of AI, and how to control it, harness it and ensure the next generation isn’t left with a huge digital mess to clean up.

Oct 19, 2023
Greenpeace challenges Apple’s carbon emissions and calls for industry-wide environmental responsibility source-backed briefing visual

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Greenpeace challenges Apple’s carbon emissions and calls for industry-wide environmental responsibility

Greenpeace fired some critical words to Apple for its massive carbon emissions. The majority of these emissions, the report claims, are linked to the lifespan of the products that the company produces. Apple launches iPadOS 17 in line with fall tradition Apple may not be as green…

Oct 18, 2023
False ETF news sparks $85 million liquidation, triggers SEC warning reviewed editorial briefing visual

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False ETF news sparks $85 million liquidation, triggers SEC warning

Image credit: Freepik A recent cryptocurrency hoax triggered an $85 million liquidation and a stern warning from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A false report, wrongly claiming that BlackRock Inc. was set to launch a cryptocurrency spot exchange-traded fund…

Oct 18, 2023
X Faces $610,500 Fine in Australia for Failing Anti-Child-Abuse Standards reviewed editorial briefing visual

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X Faces $610,500 Fine in Australia for Failing Anti-Child-Abuse Standards

Image credit: Wirestock via Freepik Australian authorities have imposed a hefty fine of $386,000 (A$610,500) on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, because of its failure to cooperate in a probe into anti-child-abuse practices. This action reflects the increasing scrutiny tech…

Oct 17, 2023
SEC Chairman: AI threatens financial stability, calls for swift regulatory action reviewed editorial briefing visual

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SEC Chairman: AI threatens financial stability, calls for swift regulatory action

How powerful is AI? US regulators are already fearing AI’s impact on financial stability. The Financial Times reported on October 15 that Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urged regulators to urgently find a way to manage the risks to…

Oct 16, 2023
Google’s AI-powered search now generates images reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Google’s AI-powered search now generates images

Sometimes users look for specific images but can’t find exactly what they want. To that end, Google will launch the creation of images using artificial intelligence-powered Generated Search Experience (SGE). Your website can now say “No thanks” to ChatGPT and Google bard Can’t…

Oct 16, 2023
UK Regulators Clear Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Takeover reviewed editorial image

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UK Regulators Clear Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Takeover

Image credit: Activision The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has granted its approval for Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. This marks the final regulatory hurdle for the deal to close, a decision met with significant…

Oct 16, 2023
Ponzi Schemes in Crypto: How & Why Do People Fall For Them? reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Ponzi Schemes in Crypto: How & Why Do People Fall For Them?

Ponzi schemes have found a new breeding ground in the world of cryptocurrency investments. They operate on similar principles to traditional Ponzi schemes but with a digital twist. Here’s how they typically work in the context of crypto investments: 1. Luring investors with high…

Oct 10, 2023
Five Notable Fraud Cases That Shook the World reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Five Notable Fraud Cases That Shook the World

In a Manhattan courtroom on October 4, Assistant U.S. Attorney Nathan Rehn accused Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) of deceiving the world during his tenure at FTX, the once-mighty cryptocurrency exchange. This courtroom drama is the latest in a series of tech frauds that have captured…

Oct 10, 2023
John Collison, Stripe cofounder: Stay calm and keep buying online! reviewed editorial briefing visual

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John Collison, Stripe cofounder: Stay calm and keep buying online!

John Collison, the young (though now slightly gray haired) cofounder and president of Stripe, has revealed his thoughts on the state of e-commerce over the past 12-18 months that saw the fintech industry suffer a huge drop in venture capital interest. “The GDP of the internet is…

Oct 6, 2023
Kenya Calls for Immediate Halt to Worldcoin Project reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Kenya Calls for Immediate Halt to Worldcoin Project

Image credit: Raw Pixel via Freepik Kenya’s Parliamentary Committee has issued a strong recommendation to halt the controversial Worldcoin cryptocurrency initiative. This comes due to privacy concerns and the urgent need for robust regulations. The move comes after a series of…

Oct 3, 2023
Epic Battle: Apple Seeks Supreme Court Reversal reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Epic Battle: Apple Seeks Supreme Court Reversal

Image credit: Epic Games Apple has turned to the Supreme Court to challenge a previous ruling in its dispute with Epic Games. The tech giant aims to maintain control over its platform, and the outcome could change the rules for all app developers. Apple Against Alternate Payment…

Sep 29, 2023
Nissan is Going All-Electric in Europe: It’s Waving Petrol Goodbye by 2030 reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Nissan is Going All-Electric in Europe: It’s Waving Petrol Goodbye by 2030

Image credit: DayronV via Pixabay In a race against the European Union’s ambitious 2035 deadline for zero-emission vehicles, Nissan Motor has declared its intent. It aims to exclusively sell electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe by the end of this decade. The announcement was made by…

Sep 26, 2023
Amazon Invests $4 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic reviewed editorial image

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Amazon Invests $4 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic

Image credit: Freepik Amazon has announced a $4 billion investment in the AI startup, Anthropic. The fund is set to catalyze the development of high-performing foundation models. Anthropic is based in San Francisco, California and specializes on AI safety and research. Anthropic…

Sep 26, 2023
APNIC 30th Anniversary reviewed editorial briefing visual

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APNIC 30th Anniversary

This video tells a straightforward tale of apnic’s 30-year history. APNIC, a global academic networking organization, has celebrated its third decade in existence. Originally founded in Tokyo in 1992, it has grown to serve 2.6 billion Internet users and more than half the global…

Sep 26, 2023
What is going on with online privacy reviewed editorial briefing visual

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What is going on with online privacy

This video discusses online privacy concerns. Some people worry that many companies are continuously tracking users’ online activities, analyzing their browsing history, and using this data, particularly for personalized advertising. However, others believe that such tracking…

Sep 26, 2023
Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal Edges Closer to Approval reviewed editorial image

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Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal Edges Closer to Approval

Image credit: Activision Microsoft’s ambitious $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard is one step closer to realization. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has granted preliminary approval for the deal. The CMA had initially raised concerns over…

Sep 22, 2023
Windows 11 Rolls Out Copilot and AI Enhancements reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Windows 11 Rolls Out Copilot and AI Enhancements

Image credit: Microsoft Microsoft is gearing up to release its long-awaited Copilot digital assistant alongside an array of AI-powered features in the upcoming Windows 11 23H2 update, scheduled for September 26th. Copilot takes its place as a central offering: a context-aware…

Sep 22, 2023
TikTok Tries Google Search Integration to Appeal More to Gen Z Users reviewed editorial briefing visual

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TikTok Tries Google Search Integration to Appeal More to Gen Z Users

Image credit: cotton bro studio via Pexels TikTok is testing the integration of Google Search links in select queries. TikTok has been putting ongoing efforts to enrich user experiences through partnerships with third-party applications, the last one being Wikipedia. Tiktok to…

Sep 22, 2023