The EU’s ESMA calls for mandatory crypto cybersecurity audits as threats grow, while the U.S. expands AI in defense with a focus on responsible use. Both moves underscore the need for stricter tech policies to safeguard assets and uphold ethical standards in evolving digital realms.
Tech giants Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla are propelling the S&P 500's bull market ahead of the U.S. elections. Robust earnings from these companies have boosted investor confidence, driving gains despite election uncertainties and global tensions impacting the outlook.
Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are turning to nuclear energy for AI data centers. Amazon invested in X-energy, Google partnered with Kairos Power, and Microsoft aims to revive the Three Mile Island plant, highlighting a shift toward nuclear power.
Notion's founders, Ivan Zhao and Simon Last, turned their startup into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, echoing tech legends. Their tool revolutionises collaboration. With AI integration, they lead amidst global competition. As innovation surges worldwide, who will lead in this new era?
Europe faces a critical choice: embrace AI innovation or enforce restrictive regulations? Fragmented rules risk leaving Europe behind in AI advancements and economic growth. Clear, unified policies are key to keeping Europe competitive in the global AI race.
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Telegram is tightening its policies, sharing user IPs and phone numbers of criminals with authorities. As hybrid warfare blends state-backed hacking with cybercrime, Telegram faces pressure to curb illegal activities exploiting its encryption features.
Sam Altman’s essay The Intelligence Age predicts superintelligence emerging within years, sparking debates on AI’s potential. While Altman envisions AI driving global prosperity, critics argue that it could worsen inequality. The race for AI dominance raises questions of access and ethics.
At Dreamforce 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three key AI-related bills, including SB1047, targeting AI use in election ads and deepfakes.
Sam Altman's op-ed calls for U.S. leadership in AI to uphold democratic values, emphasizing security, infrastructure, and global norms. Critics argue his view is American-centric.
DDoS attacks are on the rise globally, targeting the Middle East, Israel, Ukraine, and key sectors like software, telecom, and banking.
