Korean Court Rejects Meta’s Appeal, Upholds 6.7 Billion Won Fine for User Data Leak
March 14, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Korea rejected an appeal by social media giant Meta against a 6.7 billion Korean won fine imposed by the Korea Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) on Thursday. Judicial sources revealed that the Supreme Court upheld the verdicts of lower courts in October 2023 and September last year….
The Potential Benefits of Amazon’s Investment in Generative AI for Advertisers
May 06, 2023 – E-commerce giant Amazon is reportedly investing in the development of AI tools aimed at generating photos and videos for its platform’s advertising campaigns. According to an Amazon spokesperson, the company is excited about the potential benefits for customers and advertisers that could result from its investment in generative AI. Amazon’s advertising…
Waymo Hits Milestone: 100,000 Weekly Paid Trips for Self-Driving Taxis in the US
August 21, 2024 – Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, announced on Tuesday that its self-driving taxi service has surpassed 100,000 weekly paid trips in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of autonomous vehicles for public transportation. Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo’s co-CEO, revealed the impressive growth in paid trips, which have doubled…
Apple Granted Patent for Innovative Foldable Devices With Textured Glass Design
March 08, 2024 – The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has officially granted a patent to Apple today, revealing the tech giant’s latest innovation in the realm of foldable devices. The patent, uncovered by PatentlyApple, encompasses a range of future foldable products, including iPhones, hybrid tablet-laptops, and more. Titled “Electronic Devices With Folding Displays Having…
Polish Radio Station ‘OFF’ Makes Bold Move: Fires Journalists, Replaces with AI Hosts
October 25, 2024 – According to the Associated Press, a Polish radio station named “OFF” has made a controversial decision to fire all its journalists and relaunch this week with AI-generated “hosts.” The station described this reboot as “an experiment conducted for the first time in Poland,” featuring virtual hosts created by AI. Located in…
Sony Abandons Paramount Acquisition: Strategic Misalignment and High Risks Prompt Decision
August 08, 2024 – Sony Group has officially ended its plans to acquire the film and television production giant Paramount Global, according to Hiroki Totoki, the President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of Sony Group. This announcement marks the conclusion of Sony’s potential acquisition of Paramount. Previously, there were reports that Sony, along…
Apple Halts Construction of North Carolina Campus, Reason Remains a Mystery
June 25, 2024 – Apple has postponed the construction of its major new campus in North Carolina, as reported by Triangle Business Journal. The tech giant had previously announced in 2021 a significant investment of over $1 billion in the state, with plans to establish an engineering and research center in the Research Triangle area…
DeepMind CEO Asserts: Current AI’s Comprehensive Intelligence Lags Behind House Cats
July 10, 2024 – In a groundbreaking revelation at the prestigious “Future of Britain 2024” conference hosted by the Global Institute for Transformation, Demis Hassabis, the visionary CEO of Google DeepMind, painted a nuanced picture of the current state of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Hassabis, engaging in a candid dialogue with former British Prime Minister Tony…
Tesla Unveils Plans for World’s Largest Megacharging Station in Florida
April 07, 2024 – Tesla has announced plans to construct a megacharging station in Florida, USA, which is set to become the world’s largest with over 200 charging stalls. Located in Yeehaw Junction, specifically at 3010 State Road 60, close to the intersection of Florida’s Turnpike exit 193 and Interstate 95, the proposed charging station…
Japan to Provide Significant Funding Support to TSMC’s Kumamoto Plant
August 4, 2023 – Japan’s Semiconductor Strategy: A Game-Changer for the Future In a bold move to secure its position as a global leader in the semiconductor industry, the Japanese government has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to provide substantial financial support to TSMC’s second semiconductor fabrication plant in Kumamoto. This strategic decision comes as part…