US sanctions on advanced chip exports are accelerating the creation of an independent semiconductor market in China. This ecosystem, led by Huawei, is already attracting Russia and other countries seeking alternatives to the West, shaping a potential technology alliance that challenges the global order.
The European Commission has published preliminary findings accusing Meta of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features such as infinite scroll and autoplay, without adequately assessing the risks to users' mental health, especially minors. If confirmed, Meta could face hefty fines and be forced to redesign its platforms.
A Swiss microcontroller designed by STMicroelectronics has been found in Russian drones shot down in Ukraine. The supply route goes through distributors in Hong Kong and Chinese manufacturers, who integrate the chips into civilian products before reaching Russia. Sanctions have failed to stop the flow.
The UK has designated Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as 'critical third parties' for the financial system. From July 13, these cloud providers will face stricter oversight by the Bank of England and the FCA, in an unprecedented move to mitigate systemic risks.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ruled that John Deere must democratize repairs of its agricultural machinery for the next decade. The agreement bans monopolistic practices and sets a precedent that could extend to other tech sectors.
AssuranceAmerica confirmed the theft of data from 6.99 million people after an attack that lasted three months. Driver's license numbers, impossible to change, are the most valuable target for identity fraud. This incident sets a record in its category and exposes serious flaws in early notification.
Every advanced chip on the planet—from the one in your phone to those training AI models—passes through a single machine made by a single company: ASML. Without it, the semiconductor industry would grind to a halt. We analyze its history, its monopoly, and its implications.
Dutch financial regulators have urged European banks to pool their purchasing power to negotiate collectively with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. The move aims to counter the growing dependence of the financial sector on the three US cloud giants, which control over 70% of the European market.
Meta has released a security update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses that prevents recording if the indicator LED has been tampered with or destroyed. The measure responds to modifications that allowed covert use of the device, raising serious questions about privacy and regulation.
The European Union has issued a preliminary ruling that considers video autoplay and infinite scroll on Meta's platforms illegal, deeming them addictive patterns that violate the DSA. The company faces fines of up to 6% of its global revenue.
The FTC reached an agreement with John Deere requiring the company to provide farmers and independent repair shops with the tools, software, and manuals needed to repair their equipment. It is a triumph for the right-to-repair movement that could set a precedent in other sectors.
In a secret simulation organized by the insurance industry, a Chinese cyberattack on the US water network was staged. The result: burst pipes, evacuated hospitals, and a nightmare scenario exposing the country's critical vulnerability.