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A Timeline Of How The US-China Microchip War Escalated
The United States has in recent years sought to curb exports of cutting-edge semiconductors to China, with Nvidia and other US chip companies lobbying against its tough restrictions.
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Will The EU Delay Enforcing Its AI Act?
With less than a month to go before parts of the European Union's AI Act come into force, companies are calling for a pause in the provisions and getting support from some politicians. European companies have urged the AI act to be delayed by years.
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Trump's "Head Back To South Africa" Threat Gets A Dare From Musk
Amid a feud with billionaire Elon Musk over his flagship spending legislation-- the One Big Beautiful Bill--US President Donald Trump slammed his former aide, threatening to cut government subsidies given to the tech entrepreneur's companies.
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US Senators Seek Details on Meta's Stablecoin Plans as GENIUS Act Stands Close to Approval
US senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to clarify whether the company intends to launch its stablecoin. The letter to Meta, dated June 11, follows a recent Fortune report that claimed the company is exploring stablecoins to facilitate cost-effective cross-border payouts.
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Probe Agency ED Raids In Rajasthan, Gujarat In Rs 2,700 Crore Fraud Case
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches in Rajasthan and Gujarat as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged Rs 2,700 crore fraud with investors, official sources said.
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South Korea’s Ruling Party Unveils Plan to Allow Stablecoins
South Korea's newly elected President, Lee Jae-myung plans to permit local companies to issue stablecoins in South Korea. The country is already a hotbed for crypto activity. More than a third of the population, or around 18 million people, participate in digital-asset markets.
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Sexual Wellness Firm Head Found Guilty Of Forcing Employees Into Sex Acts
The founder of the sexual wellness company OneTaste was convicted in New York of engaging in a yearslong forced-labor scheme by manipulating employees and some participants in the firm's educational courses.
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Trump Signs 'Take It Down' Act Criminalising Revenge Porn And Deepfakes
The new law makes it a federal crime to "knowingly publish" or threaten to publish intimate images without consent, including AI-generated "deepfakes", and requires social media companies to remove such content within 48 hours of a victim's request.
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Meta's Stablecoin Plans Likely to Face Regulatory Pushback as US Senator Warren Questions GENIUS Act
Over the weekend, US Senator Elizabeth Warren snubbed the idea of letting Big Tech companies dive too deep into the stablecoin sector. In an interview with CoinDesk, Warren said that Big Tech's introduction of stablecoin transactions could "choke off small businesses from the payments system."
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"Revenge Porn?" Nude Photos Of Dead Japanese Singer On CD Sparks Row
The governor of Kumamoto region in southern Japan, where the singer Aki Yashiro was from, slammed the decision as an "unforgiveable" act in a blog post published Wednesday.
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3 Killed In Bengal Waqf Protests, 5 More Border Force Companies Brought In
Three people were killed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district following violent clashes linked to ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the police said on Saturday.
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OnePlus 13T Confirmed to Get Compact Flat Display and Customisable Shortcut Key
OnePlus 13T is expected to launch soon in China. Ahead of the unveiling, a company official has shed light on several details about the purported handset via a social media post. It is confirmed to be equipped with a flat screen which may appeal to users who prefer compact yet high-performance handsets. Additionally, the official has teased the inc...
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Amazon Introduces Nova Act AI Agent as Research Preview, Expands Access to Its Frontier AI Models
Amazon introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) agent on Monday that can perform various browser-based tasks. Dubbed the Amazon Nova Act, the AI agent is powered by the tech giant’s foundation Nova family of AI models. These are first-party models the company claims will offer “frontier intelligence and industry leading price performance.”
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Pulsar Fusion’s Nuclear Fusion Rockets May Revolutionise Space Travel
UK-based Pulsar Fusion has revealed plans for Sunbird, a nuclear fusion-powered rocket that could change space exploration. The company says this technology could reduce travel time to Mars and beyond by half. Sunbirds will act as space tugs, attaching to spacecraft in orbit and propelling them further. Initial tests will be conducted in vacuum cha...
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Apple, Meta Said to Face Modest Fines Over DMA Breaches in EU
Apple and Meta Platforms are set to face modest fines for allegedly breaching the DMA acts. The EU antitrust enforcer is focused on making sure the companies comply with the law rather than sanctioning them, the sources said, explaining the rationale for modest fines.
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A Timeline Of How The US-China Microchip War Escalated
The United States has in recent years sought to curb exports of cutting-edge semiconductors to China, with Nvidia and other US chip companies lobbying against its tough restrictions.
-
Will The EU Delay Enforcing Its AI Act?
With less than a month to go before parts of the European Union's AI Act come into force, companies are calling for a pause in the provisions and getting support from some politicians. European companies have urged the AI act to be delayed by years.
-
Trump's "Head Back To South Africa" Threat Gets A Dare From Musk
Amid a feud with billionaire Elon Musk over his flagship spending legislation-- the One Big Beautiful Bill--US President Donald Trump slammed his former aide, threatening to cut government subsidies given to the tech entrepreneur's companies.
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US Senators Seek Details on Meta's Stablecoin Plans as GENIUS Act Stands Close to Approval
US senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to clarify whether the company intends to launch its stablecoin. The letter to Meta, dated June 11, follows a recent Fortune report that claimed the company is exploring stablecoins to facilitate cost-effective cross-border payouts.
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Probe Agency ED Raids In Rajasthan, Gujarat In Rs 2,700 Crore Fraud Case
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches in Rajasthan and Gujarat as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged Rs 2,700 crore fraud with investors, official sources said.
-
South Korea’s Ruling Party Unveils Plan to Allow Stablecoins
South Korea's newly elected President, Lee Jae-myung plans to permit local companies to issue stablecoins in South Korea. The country is already a hotbed for crypto activity. More than a third of the population, or around 18 million people, participate in digital-asset markets.
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Sexual Wellness Firm Head Found Guilty Of Forcing Employees Into Sex Acts
The founder of the sexual wellness company OneTaste was convicted in New York of engaging in a yearslong forced-labor scheme by manipulating employees and some participants in the firm's educational courses.
-
Trump Signs 'Take It Down' Act Criminalising Revenge Porn And Deepfakes
The new law makes it a federal crime to "knowingly publish" or threaten to publish intimate images without consent, including AI-generated "deepfakes", and requires social media companies to remove such content within 48 hours of a victim's request.
-
Meta's Stablecoin Plans Likely to Face Regulatory Pushback as US Senator Warren Questions GENIUS Act
Over the weekend, US Senator Elizabeth Warren snubbed the idea of letting Big Tech companies dive too deep into the stablecoin sector. In an interview with CoinDesk, Warren said that Big Tech's introduction of stablecoin transactions could "choke off small businesses from the payments system."
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"Revenge Porn?" Nude Photos Of Dead Japanese Singer On CD Sparks Row
The governor of Kumamoto region in southern Japan, where the singer Aki Yashiro was from, slammed the decision as an "unforgiveable" act in a blog post published Wednesday.
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3 Killed In Bengal Waqf Protests, 5 More Border Force Companies Brought In
Three people were killed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district following violent clashes linked to ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the police said on Saturday.
-
OnePlus 13T Confirmed to Get Compact Flat Display and Customisable Shortcut Key
OnePlus 13T is expected to launch soon in China. Ahead of the unveiling, a company official has shed light on several details about the purported handset via a social media post. It is confirmed to be equipped with a flat screen which may appeal to users who prefer compact yet high-performance handsets. Additionally, the official has teased the inc...
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Amazon Introduces Nova Act AI Agent as Research Preview, Expands Access to Its Frontier AI Models
Amazon introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) agent on Monday that can perform various browser-based tasks. Dubbed the Amazon Nova Act, the AI agent is powered by the tech giant’s foundation Nova family of AI models. These are first-party models the company claims will offer “frontier intelligence and industry leading price performance.”
-
Pulsar Fusion’s Nuclear Fusion Rockets May Revolutionise Space Travel
UK-based Pulsar Fusion has revealed plans for Sunbird, a nuclear fusion-powered rocket that could change space exploration. The company says this technology could reduce travel time to Mars and beyond by half. Sunbirds will act as space tugs, attaching to spacecraft in orbit and propelling them further. Initial tests will be conducted in vacuum cha...
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Apple, Meta Said to Face Modest Fines Over DMA Breaches in EU
Apple and Meta Platforms are set to face modest fines for allegedly breaching the DMA acts. The EU antitrust enforcer is focused on making sure the companies comply with the law rather than sanctioning them, the sources said, explaining the rationale for modest fines.
