Google Maps now plans trips from screenshots
If you’ve ever snapped a photo of a dream destination and forgotten all about it, Google’s latest update to Maps might be the fix. Google Maps has added a new…
AI and crypto stocks drop after Microsoft move
As tech giants reshuffle their AI infrastructure plans, Microsoft’s retreat from new data centres has left both AI and crypto sectors reeling. Microsoft has scrapped plans for over 2GW of…
Kazakhstan proposes the creation of a crypto bank
The lack of crypto regulation is enabling illegal exchanges and tax evasion, according to lawmaker Azat Peruashev. A member of Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament, Azat Peruashev, has proposed the…
EU softens AI copyright rules
Amid European legal shifts, developers of general-purpose AI models are finding clearer ground, as the latest draft of the EU AI Act’s copyright guidelines embraces practicality and proportionate enforcement. The…
Korea delays decision on DeepSeek
Amid ongoing privacy discussions, Korea remains cautious about reinstating DeepSeek’s AI service. The Chinese app faces heightened scrutiny as officials work towards a data compliance agreement. Korean authorities say no…
Commission seeks simpler, harmonised telecom rules
While EU member states diverge on telecom policy, the European Commission is pushing for stronger, more unified regulation to improve investment and meet 2030 connectivity targets. EU Tech Commissioner Henna…
AI-generated Ghibli-style images overwhelm OpenAI servers
OpenAI’s CEO says server strain from AI-generated images may be ‘melting’ GPUs. OpenAI has imposed temporary rate limits on image generation using its latest GPT-4o model after an online surge…