On Tuesday, federal prosecutors will argue that Google has violated antitrust law by allegedly bribing big-name web browsers and essentially forcing software developers to make the search engine users’ default…
more ...Can African Union’s Permanent Membership in G20 Bring About Real Change?
In a historic move, the African Union has secured a permanent place in the Group of 20, also known as the G20, a development that could have major implications for…
more ...‘Cybersecurity Issue’ Prompts Computer Shutdowns at MGM Resorts Across US
A “cybersecurity issue” led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties across the U.S., a company official reported Monday. The incident began…
more ...EU Lowers 2023-2024 Economic Forecasts
The European Commission – the European Union’s executive branch – has downgraded its economic forecast for the Eurozone, saying inflation is still too high, consumer spending is down and Germany,…
more ...Google’s Rivals Get Day in Court As Momentous US Antitrust Trial Begins
DuckDuckGo, which has long complained that Google’s tactics have made it too tough to get people to use their search engine on a mobile phone, will be one of many…
more ...Sweden Brings More Books, Handwriting Practice Back to Its Tech-Heavy Schools
As young children went back to school across Sweden last month, many of their teachers were putting a new emphasis on printed books, quiet reading time and handwriting practice and…
more ...Maui Beckons Tourists, And Their Dollars, To Stave Off Economic Disaster After Wildfires
Richie Olsten has been in Maui’s helicopter tour business for a half century, so long he’s developed a barometer for the tourism-dependent economy: rental cars parked at the island’s airport.…
more ...AI Technology Behind ChatGPT Built in Iowa Using Lots of Water
The cost of building an artificial intelligence product like ChatGPT can be hard to measure. But one thing Microsoft-backed OpenAI needed for its technology was plenty of water, pulled from…
more ...World Public Broadcasters Say Switch From Analog to Digital Radio, TV Remains Slow
Members of the International Radio and Television Union from about 50 countries, meeting this week in the Cameroonian capital, Yaounde, say a lack of infrastructure and human and financial resources…
more ...Huawei Phone Kicks off Debate About US Chip Restrictions
It started with an image of U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on her China trip last month, reportedly taken on what the Chinese tech giant Huawei is touting as a…
more ...Ukraine, US Intelligence Suggest Russia Cyber Efforts Evolving, Growing
Russia’s cyber operations may not have managed to land the big blow that many Western officials feared following Moscow’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but Ukrainian cyber officials caution Moscow…
more ...Report: China Using AI to Mess With US Voters
China is turning to artificial intelligence to rile up U.S. voters and stoke divisions ahead of the country’s 2024 presidential elections, according to a new report. Threat analysts at Microsoft…
more ...Understanding the G20 and Expectations for the Upcoming Summit
Established in 1999, the group of 20 – also known as G20 – is an informal gathering between heads of state from 20 of the world’s largest economies. While the…
more ...Japan Launches Rocket Carrying Lunar Lander, X-Ray Telescope
Japan launched a rocket Thursday carrying an X-ray telescope that will explore the origins of the universe as well as a small lunar lander. The launch of the HII-A rocket…
more ...What Is Green Hydrogen and Why Is It Touted as a Clean Fuel?
Green hydrogen is being touted around the world as a clean energy solution to take the carbon out of high-emitting sectors like transport and industrial manufacturing. The India-led International Solar…
more ...US Business Delegation Makes Rare Visit to Taliban-Run Afghanistan
An American private sector delegation opened meetings in Afghanistan with officials and local counterparts Wednesday in the first interaction since the Taliban seized power from a U.S.-backed government two years…
more ...Ukrainian Drone Operator Revolutionizes Use of Civilian Drones
Yuriy Fedorenko got his call sign Achilles for bravery and independence. Before the war, he was working full time as a Kyiv city council deputy; today, he is fighting against Russian forces in Donbas as commander of an attack drone…
more ...Tesla, Chinese EV Brands Jostle for Limelight at German Fair
One of the world’s biggest auto shows opened in Munich on Monday, with Tesla ending a 10-year absence to jostle for the spotlight with Chinese rivals as the race for…
more ...Seattle Startup in Race for Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear fusion has excited scientists for decades with its potential to produce abundant carbon-free energy. In the Pacific Northwest state of Washington, one startup is hoping to win the race…
more ...UN Report: Invasive Species Costs Global Economy $423 BLN Per Year
Fishing grounds choked by water hyacinths. Songbird eggs gobbled up by rats. Power plant pipes clogged by zebra mussels. And electrical lines downed by brown tree snakes. These are just…
more ...Accent Masking Software Aims to Smooth Call Center Interactions
A California tech startup is using artificial intelligence, or AI, to mask the accents of call center workers to reduce discrimination, but some say diversity is being erased. Matt Dibble…
more ...Cambodian Ex-Leader Hun Sen Back on Facebook After Long-Running Row
Cambodia’s ex-leader Hun Sen returned to Facebook on Sunday, claiming the social media giant had “rendered justice” to him by refusing to suspend his account after he posted violent threats…
more ...Why is China’s Economy Slowing Down? Could It Get Worse?
China’s economic growth is slowing down as policymakers try to fix a property market downturn, with troubles at major developer Country Garden in focus. Concerns are mounting over whether the…
more ...Pakistan Merchants Close Shops to Protest Soaring Cost of Living
Merchants throughout Pakistan closed their shops Saturday to protest the country’s steep electricity bills and mounting inflation. The general public has already mounted protests about Pakistan’s soaring cost of living. …
more ...Tesla Launches New Model 3 in China, Europe With Longer Driving Range
Tesla on Friday unveiled a restyled Model 3 with a longer driving range in China and other markets including Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Japan, putting pressure on rivals…
more ...‘Talk About Something Else’: Chinese AI Chatbot Toes Party Line
Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its ChatGPT-like ERNIE Bot to the public Thursday. But the app is highly censored, offering state-approved answers to taboo questions and sometimes refusing to…
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