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Nvidia's Historic $279 Billion Plunge Rattles Global Chip Market

Global semiconductor stocks experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, following a steep decline in Nvidia’s share price in the U.S. overnight. The plunge in Nvidia’s stock value, amounting to a staggering $279 billion, marked the largest one-day market capitalization drop for a U.S.......

Zuckerberg Expresses Regret Over COVID Content Censorship Pressures

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly regretted yielding to what he describes as pressure from the Biden administration to censor content on Facebook and Instagram during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter addressed to the US House of Representatives, Zuckerberg detailed how senior officials, including......

Meta Reinstates Trump's Facebook and Instagram Accounts Ahead of 2024 Election

Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, asserts that Americans deserve to hear from presidential candidates without additional restrictions. In a significant policy shift, Meta has announced the removal of restrictions on former US President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. This decision comes......

Tears May Soon Power Mixed Reality Contact Lenses

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) have made a significant breakthrough in developing mixed reality contact lenses. They have successfully embedded a miniaturized battery within a specialized contact lens that is only 0.5 mm thick, with the battery itself occupying just 0.2......

Meta's AI Odyssey: Data Privacy Showdown Unfolds Across Europe

In a seismic development that threatens to shake the foundations of data privacy and user autonomy, the American social media behemoth Meta (Facebook, Instagram) finds itself embroiled in a legal firestorm as complaints have been lodged against the tech titan in a staggering 11 European nations. The......

Enforcing Data Privacy: Europe's GDPR Fines Surpass €4.5 Billion

Six years have elapsed since the European Union ushered in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a pioneering framework governing the processing of personal data on the internet. During this pivotal period, spanning from May 2018 to May 2024, the regulatory bodies charged with enforcing the......

UK Establishes AI Safety Nexus in Silicon Valley

The United Kingdom is taking bold steps to position itself at the forefront of AI risk management. As the AI Safety Summit begins in Seoul, South Korea, the UK co-host is unveiling a strategic initiative that underscores its commitment to navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence. In......

EU Inspects Facebook and Instagram's Potential Addictive Nature on Children

In a groundbreaking move, the European Union has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram, scrutinizing whether the platforms are excessively addictive and potentially harmful to the "physical and mental health" of children. This inquiry marks a significant step in addressing concerns......

YouTube Blocks Hong Kong's Protest Anthem Following Court Order

YouTube's compliance with a recent court order to block access to the popular protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" has ignited concerns regarding freedom of expression in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. Confirming the action on Wednesday, YouTube disclosed that 32 web links featuring the......