Microsoft Refutes FTC's Claims on Job Cuts Post Activision Blizzard Acquisition Microsoft has countered the allegations made by US regulators accusing the tech giant of reneging on promises by implementing job reductions following its monumental acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In January, three months after finalizing the $69 billion deal, Microsoft Gaming disclosed the termination of…
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Italy's Data Protection Authority (DPA) has raised concerns about data privacy violations by ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot. According to the DPA, the violations are primarily related to collecting personal data and inadequate protections for underage users. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, processes vast amounts of internet data. OpenAI has been given a 30-day period to present…
The American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is recalling over 1.6 million vehicles in China, addressing concerns raised by the country's regulatory body regarding steering software and door-locking systems. The recall encompasses several Tesla models, including the S, X, 3, Y, and 7,538 imported vehicles. Notably, this recall will be conducted through remote software updates, eliminating…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of mental health support, a new trend is emerging among young individuals: the turn towards AI therapist bots, exemplified by platforms like Character.ai. This shift marks a significant change in how the younger generation seeks mental health assistance, blending technology with traditional therapy methods. Understanding the Appeal of AI Therapy…
In the competitive electric vehicle (EV) market, Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla in sales during the last quarter of 2023. BYD announced a record sale of 526,000 battery-only vehicles in the final quarter, marking the first time it has outdone Tesla's sales in a single quarter. Tesla, however, faced slowing demand amid rising borrowing costs.…
Google has settled a US lawsuit alleging privacy violations for tracking users even when using "private mode" in their browsers. The class action lawsuit demanded a minimum of $5 billion from Google and its parent company, Alphabet, highlighting the intensifying scrutiny large tech firms face in the US and globally. While lawyers representing Google and the affected…
China is set to introduce new regulations to significantly restrict the time and money people spend on video games. These measures, designed to curb in-game purchases and combat obsessive gaming habits, represent a significant challenge to the world's largest online gaming market, which is still reeling from previous regulatory crackdowns. The announcement of these draft…
Apple has filed an emergency appeal with US authorities, leading to the resumption of sales for its latest smartwatch models in the United States. The Series 9 and Ultra 2 models had previously faced a sales halt due to a patent dispute. The US trade body had initially banned imports and sales of Apple Watches…