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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Simon Campanello: "Open AI is about to intensify tech companies' surveillance"

Simon Campanello critiques Open AI's ambitions to integrate Chat GPT into homes, viewing it as a means of increasing tech companies' surveillance over individual activities.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nvidia forecasts sales of $78 billion in the first fiscal quarter, above expectations

Nvidia has projected sales of $78 billion in the first fiscal quarter, exceeding market expectations due to significant investments in AI processors by major tech companies.

Feb 25 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'It is a total disrespect,' says federation president about taxes paid by big techs

The president of the Brazilian Federation of Advertising Agencies criticizes the taxation of big tech companies and emphasizes the need for a collective effort to influence regulatory debates.

Feb 25 • 18:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The digitization of agriculture by tech companies threatens to widen the gap with the Global South, according to a study

The digitization of agriculture driven by major tech companies risks exacerbating inequalities with the Global South, as suggested by a study from IPES Food.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tech firms lead Asian markets rally as Seoul, Tokyo hit records

Asian stock markets, particularly Tokyo and Seoul, reached new highs spurred by tech companies, following a favorable trend from Wall Street.

Feb 25 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trump's Tough Demand – Similar Projects to Be Built in Finland

President Trump announced a new requirement for tech companies building data centers to also construct their own power plants to cover the energy needs of these centers.

Feb 25 • 06:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Alternative Service Providers: How to Break Free from Google, PayPal, and WhatsApp

The Chaos Computer Club is promoting alternatives to major American tech companies through events aimed at ensuring digital independence.

Feb 24 • 05:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Alternative service providers: How to break free from Google, Paypal, and Whatsapp

The Chaos Computer Club aims to promote alternative digital services and reduce reliance on major American tech companies like Google, Paypal, and Whatsapp through events and awareness campaigns.

Feb 24 • 05:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Digital Addiction of Minors: "I Treat Kids Who Spend the Weekend in Their Room with Their Mobile"

The article discusses the rising issue of digital addiction among minors, highlighting psychological symptoms and legal actions against major tech companies.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Nine urges Albanese to prop up media in face of AI threat

The CEO of Nine Entertainment is calling on Prime Minister Albanese to prioritize a policy that protects local media from the revenue disruptions caused by AI-driven global tech companies.

Feb 24 • 02:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Humand raised US$66 million to accelerate its expansion and improve internal communication in companies

Humand, an HR Tech platform founded by Argentinians Nicolás Benenzon and Gerónimo Maspero, raised US$66 million in a Series A funding round to expand its operations and enhance internal communications for businesses.

Feb 23 • 14:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The Tricks That Make Us Stick to Apps

The article discusses how technology companies employ certain strategies to keep users engaged with apps longer and more frequently, as explained by researcher Sissela Nutley.

Feb 23 • 12:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Buy America to Bye America... This Trend is Increasing Trump's Tensions

Donald Trump faces rising tensions as U.S. investors rapidly withdraw from the stock market amidst legal challenges and declining returns from major tech companies.

Feb 23 • 09:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump Wants to Use Autonomous Lethal Weapons

Trump aims to implement lethal autonomous weapons, pressing tech companies for mass surveillance systems capable of operating without supervision.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Should pharmaceutical companies advertise to consumers?

The article discusses the personal experience of Tamar Abrams, who turned to Ozempic, a diabetes medication associated with weight loss, due to health issues stemming from personal hardships and the influence of advertising.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: ‘I’m not for sale’

Farmers in Kentucky are declining lucrative offers from tech companies for their farmland as they resist industrial development.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Marriage of Hate: Why Newsrooms Insist on Their Relationship with Tech Companies?

The article discusses the ongoing conflict between news media and big tech companies, highlighting the ethical and financial complexities that arise from their intertwined existence.

Feb 21 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Meta, Google, and Reddit knock on the government regarding critical users.

The article discusses concerns over U.S. authorities using data from tech companies like Meta, Google, and Reddit to monitor critics, particularly those challenging immigration enforcement.

Feb 20 • 16:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Fox News AI Newsletter: AI giant moves HQ to red state

AI company Palantir is relocating its headquarters to Florida, reflecting a broader trend of tech companies moving out of traditional hubs for better business environments.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three Silicon Valley engineers arrested for stealing Google data to send to Iran

Three Silicon Valley engineers have been arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets from Google and other tech companies to send to Iran.

Feb 20 • 14:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Iran Hacks Google: Arrest of 3 Engineers in Silicon Valley for Stealing Technology Secrets

Three Silicon Valley engineers have been arrested for allegedly stealing sensitive trade secrets from Google and other tech companies and transferring them to Iran.

Feb 20 • 12:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The area that will become the global capital of data centers by 2030

Northern Virginia, currently the world's largest data center market, faces competition from Texas and other states as tech companies seek better resources and incentives.

Feb 20 • 11:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The AI system that learns from a million species to design new treatments

A new AI model, developed through a collaboration between major tech companies and researchers, aims to modify cells and molecules to create effective treatments for various diseases.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

United Kingdom wants to force platforms to remove intimate images without consent within 48 hours

The UK government proposes new laws requiring tech companies to delete abusive images within 48 hours or face service blockages, as part of efforts to combat violence against women and girls.

Feb 19 • 17:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Open AI, Make the Code Public: PM Modi's Direct Message to Tech Companies

During the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for transparency in AI development and the importance of open-sourced code to benefit the youth and ensure safety.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

French President's Stern Message to Tech Companies: Free Speech is Nonsense

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized social media companies at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, claiming they falsely promote themselves as champions of free speech while operating biased algorithms.

Feb 19 • 13:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Macron strikes back at tech giants: 'Pure horse shit'

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized major technology companies during his visit to India, arguing that their claims of supporting free speech are misleading due to the lack of transparency in algorithms.

Feb 19 • 09:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Patents, capital, and industrial processes: food tech enters a new phase. Cesare De Stefano and the case of Nuvola Zero

The Italian food tech sector is increasingly focusing on the quality of intangible assets and their impact on the industrial value of companies, exemplified by Cesare De Stefano's Nuvola Zero and its patent-driven approach.

Feb 19 • 09:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a speech at the summit on the impact of AI, Lula highlights the duality of technology and advocates for the regulation of big techs

President Lula emphasizes the dual nature of technology during an AI summit in India and calls for regulation of big tech companies.

Feb 19 • 09:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Lula advances on big techs and criticizes the business model of companies in a speech in India

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the business model of big techs during a speech in New Delhi at an artificial intelligence summit.

Feb 19 • 08:09 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

United Kingdom introduces deadline for removing intimate images posted without consent

The UK government has mandated that tech companies must remove intimate images shared without consent within two days to avoid penalties.

Feb 19 • 07:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The AI Device Market is Heating Up... Meta Ventures into Smartwatches, Apple Creates Glasses

Big tech companies are entering the competitive AI hardware market with innovative wearable devices, including smartwatches and smart glasses.

Feb 19 • 06:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Britain demands swift action from tech giants regarding illegal images

The UK government is instituting new measures requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of notification, or face hefty fines and potential service blockages.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

MexDer brings derivatives of Apple, Meta, Netflix, Nvidia, and Tesla to Mexico

MexDer has launched futures and options contracts for major tech companies in Mexico to promote participation from retail investors in the derivatives market.

Feb 19 • 04:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Stańczuk: Europe Needs Someone Like Elon Musk

The dominance of American companies in the top global firms highlights a significant gap in the European market, particularly in the tech sector.

Feb 19 • 04:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Tech firms must take down abusive images in 48 hours - or face being blocked from UK

New UK government rules require tech firms to remove abusive images within 48 hours or face possible fines and service bans.

Feb 18 • 22:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tech Consultant Surprised by Oura's Move to the United States - Silicon Valley Expert Celebrates the Success of the Boys from Oulu

The Finnish smart ring company Oura has moved its headquarters from Finland to the United States, raising concerns about Finland's ability to retain growing tech companies.

Feb 18 • 17:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Negative Posts About ICE Targeted by Trump Administration

The Trump administration's DHS is targeting users who criticized ICE on social media platforms, compelling tech companies to hand over user data.

Feb 18 • 12:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Programming legend Steinberger: An architect for agents

Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, renowned for his work in artificial intelligence, has been pursued by major tech companies and has now accepted a role at OpenAI.

Feb 18 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

They have 'nurtured' our addiction to screens - The new battle OpenAI, Meta, and Apple are trying to 'break' it

Tech companies are now competing to reduce smartphone screen addiction by developing innovative wearable devices.

Feb 18 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Palantir moves headquarters to Miami amid tech’s growing retreat to Florida

Palantir has relocated its headquarters from Denver to Miami, following a trend of tech companies moving to Florida for a more favorable business environment.

Feb 17 • 20:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Warning from American researcher: If AI systems take control, human civilization could become a 'collateral damage'

An American researcher warns that a race among tech companies to advance AI systems could endanger humanity, urging governments to intervene.

Feb 17 • 16:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Tech Fever in the City That Shocked the USA with Deepseek

Hangzhou is emerging as a hub of technological innovation, challenging traditional views on Chinese creativity with companies like Deepseek.

Feb 17 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Social Media: Before Zuckerberg Statement: What the Addiction Process Means for Social Media

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying in a lawsuit regarding the addiction potential of social media, which raises significant questions for tech companies.

Feb 17 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Investments in AI with Borrowed Money - Fears of a Bubble Drive Up Risk Premiums

Giant American technology companies like Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft are investing billions in artificial intelligence but have recently seen significant drops in capitalization due to concerns over a potential bubble.

Feb 17 • 10:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

US tech giants hit by unusual drop in the stock market

The stock prices of major American tech companies have fallen since the beginning of the year, a notable shift from their previous success.

Feb 17 • 09:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

EU Sovereignty and the USA: 'Where is our dignity? Where is our self-awareness?'

Former EU representative Marietje Schaake warns about the threat posed by US tech giants to democracy, urging European politicians to resist their influence.

Feb 17 • 08:37 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Värmland Municipalities Dependent on Tech Giants – How They Would Act in the Event of a Shutdown

Värmland municipalities rely heavily on American tech companies for their operational systems and communication services, leading to concerns about potential data access by U.S. authorities.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Indian Prime Minister Wants to Tighten the Noose on Big Techs at Event with Heads of State

India is taking a strong stance on regulating big tech companies as it hosts the largest global event on the impacts of technology, focusing on algorithm transparency and accountability.

Feb 16 • 15:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jillian Michaels: Big Tech built a digital drug — and our kids are hooked

Jillian Michaels argues that social media companies are creating addictive algorithms that target children, akin to the tobacco industry's past practices.

Feb 16 • 10:00 UTC

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