(AFP) – The Kosovo government said Friday that official institutions will be prohibited from using the popular social networking app TikTok, citing security concerns. The action is the latest in a slew of rules and threats aimed at the China-based app by governments throughout the world, citing concerns that personalRead More →

BRUSSELS: Microsoft’s cooperation with OpenAI may face an EU antitrust inquiry after authorities singled out its exclusivity restrictions, while Google’s artificial intelligence deal with Samsung has also urged scrutiny. EU antitrust regulators will seek extra third-party perspectives, EU competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager announced on Friday. The steps reflect regulators’ concernsRead More →

When it comes to photo quality selections, WhatsApp has always been quite restricted. It presently allows you to submit photographs in “Standard” and “Best” quality, although they are compressed to conserve storage.Thankfully, this restriction is no longer in effect, as WhatsApp now allows you to exchange “HD photos.” This choiceRead More →

: (Reuters) German Finance Minister Christian Lindner is reportedly refusing Intel’s (INTC.O) request for more subsidies for a chip plant valued at $18 billion (€17 billion), stating that the country cannot afford it. This is according to the Financial Times. According to Lindner, “there is no more money available inRead More →

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been ordered to cease operations in Nigeria by the country’s markets regulator, who said a local subsidiary that solicited Nigerian investors via a website was unlawful. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated in a statement dated June 9 that “Binance Nigeria LimitedRead More →

NEW YORK (AFP) – As people prepare for the disruptive influence of artificial intelligence on jobs and daily life, individuals in the audio book industry believe their industry is already changing. AI has the potential to generate human-sounding recordings at assembly-line speed, while bypassing at least some of the servicesRead More →

Sony Group Corp (6758.T), a Japanese conglomerate, said it is well-positioned to take a leading role in the metaverse, or immersive virtual worlds, which analysts predict would disrupt industries and create new powerhouses. The phrase “metaverse” refers to the assumption that people will spend more time in online virtual worlds.Read More →