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Top tech news today: May 2, 2025

1. Tech firms brace for recession Tech companies are advised to streamline operations, prioritise essential projects, and build financial resilience to weather potential economic downturns. Strategic planning and agility are key to survival. (InformationWeek) 2. Google adds ads to AI chats Google is…

AuthorAlan Tan

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PublishedMay 2, 2025

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Tech companies are advised to streamline operations, prioritise essential projects, and build financial resilience to weather potential economic downturns. Strategic planning and agility are key to survival. ( InformationWeek ) Google is now embedding hyper-personalised advertisements into third-party AI chatbot conversations, aiming to monetise the growing generative AI space amid antitrust challenges. ( Computerworld )

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China activates ‘minors mode’ across devices and platforms, ensuring users under 18 access only age-appropriate, socialist-aligned content, with time limits and parental controls. ( The Register ) Venmo experiences significant growth in payment volumes, surpassing Cash App, which faces challenges in user retention and competition in the mobile payments sector. ( CNBC ) ICANN’s chair outlines the agenda for the upcoming May board workshop, focusing on strategic planning, policy development, and enhancing the security and stability of the internet’s unique identifier systems. ( ICANN ) RIPE NCC provides updates on policy proposals, community events, and operational developments from April, highlighting ongoing efforts to support internet infrastructure and address member concerns. ( RIPE )