World Wildlife Day: exploring digital innovation in wildlife conservation
Each year, on March 3, the United Nations observes World Wildlife Day (WWD) to honour the beauty and significance of wild animals and plants. It’s a time to acknowledge their…
Social media, much talk and few facts
Companies are not properly protecting minors X announced that it would hire a hundred moderators, and a bitter smile came to my face. It is a step forward from the…
Disney answers activists with gaming investment, ESPN streaming plans
By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger hit back at activist investors on Wednesday with a slew of announcements, including a splashy…
Over a third of EU firms adopt AI, bringing digital goals in reach
By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – More than a third of European businesses adopted artificial intelligence in 2023 as use of generative AI surged, a report commissioned by Amazon Web…
Big Tech rebuffs US consumer watchdog plans to supervise digital wallets
By Douglas Gillison (Reuters) – A U.S. watchdog’s plan to supervise companies like Apple and Alphabet’s Google that provide digital wallets and payment apps risks stifling innovation and keeping some…
AI Act, Europe regulates artificial intelligence systems
The AI Act approved by the European Union is the first law in the world to regulate artificial intelligence. The agreement on the rules covering the use of AI technologies came after close negotiations lasting…
Britain sets out safeguards for accessing cash in digital age
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s banks and building societies should make sure customers can still access cash before closing a branch as more financial services move online, the…
Meta Platforms’ paid ad-free service targeted in Austrian privacy complaint
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Meta Platforms’ paid no-ads subscription service launched in Europe this month faced one of its biggest tests as advocacy group NOYB on Tuesday…
Meet the talent: Matteo Forte, a digital entrepreneur who grew up fast
Place of residence: Rome, Italy Position: Founder, CEO @SWITCH – Street WITCHer / Board Member and Partner at ADPM Drones, Co-founder BeLoud. Please describe a day in your life: Meet the Talent…
Australian regulator calls for new competition laws for digital platforms
By Ayushman Ojha (Reuters) – Australia’s competition watchdog said on Monday new competition laws were required in response to the rapid expansion of digital platforms such as Amazon, Apple, Google,…