Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies
Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect “fundamental rights” on its platforms. Attorney General Jorge Messias told journalists his office could take “legal and judicial” measures against Meta if it does not respond in time to an extrajudicial […]
Apple sidelines AI news summaries due to errors
Apple pushed out a software update on Thursday which disabled news headlines and summaries generated using artificial intelligence that were lambasted for getting facts wrong. The move by the tech titan comes as it enhances its latest lineup of devices with “Apple Intelligence” in a market keen for assurance that the iPhone maker is a […]
Disinformation experts slam Meta decision to end US fact-checking
Tech giant Meta’s shock announcement to end its US fact-checking program triggered scathing criticism Tuesday from disinformation researchers who warned it risked opening the floodgates for proliferating false narratives. Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg announced the company was going to “get rid” of its third-party fact-checkers in the United States, in a sweeping policy shift […]
Meta announces ending fact-checking program in the US
Social media giant Meta announced Tuesday a significant rollback of its content moderation policies, including the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in the United States. “We’re going to get rid of fact-checkers and replace them with community notes similar to X (formerly Twitter), starting in the US,” Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said […]
Daisuke Kamada: Pioneering the Future of Fashion
Prepare to be captivated by the unparalleled artistry of Daisuke Kamada, the maverick maestro at the forefront of a fashion revolution. Born on December 25, 1981, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, Kamada’s journey from aspiring model to industry luminary is a testament to his audacity, innovation, and unwavering passion for the craft. With each step down […]
Average data breach cost jumps to $5 million
In 2024, the average cost of a data breach has surged to $4.88 million (£3.6 million), a significant financial strain on businesses worldwide. On the other hand, companies that invested in advanced security AI and automation saw substantial savings, reducing potential breach-related expenses by $2.22 million (£1.6 million). For businesses, implementing robust AI-driven security measures are not […]
US Fed official warns against cutting rates ‘too quickly’
The US Federal Reserve should be careful not to cut rates “too quickly” and risk reigniting stubborn inflation, a senior bank official said Wednesday. The Fed’s favored inflation gauge has dropped sharply following a series of interest rate hikes in recent years, and now sits just above its long-term target of two percent. At the […]
Professional roles increasing as tech sector records uplift
Professional roles increased by 8.6 percent globally in October 2024 (compared with the previous month of September). In particular technology, media and telecoms reported a 14.2 percent growth in jobs. Increased were also seen in retail, consumer goods & services (+29.3 percent), basic materials (+15.1 percent) and healthcare (+12.7 percent). Nationally, Mexico leads the way […]
Sony quarterly net profit jumps but forecast unchanged
Sony’s net profit jumped in the second quarter thanks to stronger sales in gaming, music and imaging sensors, the PlayStation maker said Friday but left its annual profit forecasts unchanged. The yen’s weakness against the dollar and euro had a positive impact on takings in those key sectors, the Japanese conglomerate added. However, Sony Pictures […]
Layoffs in the technology sector reach a new high
As layoffs continue to shake the technology sector, a new report reveals the tech companies that have slashed the most jobs in 2024 so far. Data shows that in the UK, at least 6,036 employees in tech companies have lost their jobs since January. The firm BestBrokers has aggregated data on layoff announcements from global gaming companies using TrueUp, an IT […]
