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McDonald’s France hit by data leak affecting loyalty accounts

McDonald’s France has confirmed it recently experienced a data security incident involving its customer loyalty program, leading to unauthorized use of reward points from several accounts. According to the company, cyber attackers were able to exploit weaknesses that allowed them to access loyalty......

French National Assembly excludes AI copyright bill from parliamentary agenda

A legislative proposal aimed at addressing the use of copyrighted content by artificial intelligence systems will not be included in the upcoming parliamentary agenda of the French National Assembly, marking a setback for supporters of stronger protections for creators. The decision was taken during......

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son considers up to $100 billion AI investment in France

SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is reportedly considering a massive investment project in France focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure, with discussions involving potential spending of up to $100 billion. According to reports, the project under consideration would center on the development......

China’s EAST tokamak sustains stable fusion plasma for one minute

Chinese researchers have achieved a stable, high-performance fusion plasma maintained for a full minute inside a metal-walled tokamak, marking a significant step toward practical nuclear fusion energy. The breakthrough addresses several persistent engineering challenges that have long limited the transition......

EU finds Meta failed to block under-13 access to Instagram and Facebook

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings stating that Meta may have breached the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. The assessment marks a significant escalation in ongoing regulatory action against one of the......

Amadeus to acquire French biometrics firm in major expansion move

Spanish travel technology group Amadeus IT Group has announced plans to acquire the French biometrics company Idemia Public Security in a deal valued at approximately 1.2 billion euros. The acquisition, structured as an all-cash transaction, marks a strategic move by Amadeus to strengthen its presence......

STMicroelectronics unveils ultra low power sensors for smart wearables

STMicroelectronics introduced two ultra low power global shutter image sensors designed for smart glasses, augmented reality devices, virtual reality headsets, wearables, and medical electronics where energy efficiency is critical. The new sensors, named VD55G4 and VD65G4, join the company’s BrightSense......

Time ranks three Chinese firms among top global AI leaders

Time has named three Chinese companies among the world’s ten most influential artificial intelligence firms in its first TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders ranking focused on AI. The list places ByteDance, Alibaba, and Zhipu AI alongside seven Western counterparts, signaling a shift in how China’s......

Universal charger becomes mandatory for laptops from Sunday

From Sunday, all laptops sold in France must be equipped with a USB-C charging port, marking a major step toward the adoption of a universal charger standard across electronic devices. This regulation stems from a European Union directive adopted in November 2022 and implemented in French law through......

Over 75,000 AI-generated tracks are uploaded daily on Deezer

French music streaming platform Deezer has revealed a sharp rise in the number of AI-generated songs being uploaded to its service, highlighting the rapid transformation of the digital music landscape. According to the company, nearly 75,000 tracks created using artificial intelligence are now uploaded......

US declines to assist French investigation into Musk’s X, raising legal tensions

The United States Department of Justice has reportedly declined to assist French authorities in an investigation involving the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk. The decision highlights growing complexities in cross-border legal cooperation in the digital age. According to reports, the request......

Morpho becomes France’s latest unicorn in the booming crypto sector

France’s technology ecosystem has gained a new unicorn as Morpho, a decentralized finance (DeFi) startup, reaches a valuation of over $1 billion, highlighting the continued growth of the cryptocurrency sector. Morpho specializes in blockchain-based lending and borrowing, offering a platform that......

Air liquide invests in Japan to support next-generation ai chip production

French industrial group Air Liquide has announced plans to invest approximately $236 million in Japan to support the growing demand for next-generation semiconductor production, particularly for artificial intelligence applications. The investment will fund the construction and operation of two new......

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