EU acts to mend ailing AI competitiveness
Europe has started taking steps to fix the immense problems it believes have hampered its competitiveness and left it with an under-developed artificial intelligence (AI) industry that cannot compete…
Google faces DOJ’s request to sell key ad platforms
Google’s advertising tech faces a potential breakup as the DOJ files to sell key platforms, alleging monopolistic practices that stifle competition in the online ad market. The US Department of…
UK altnets’ long-term survival ‘in question’ as 96% consider M&A
A study by Neos Networks has found that as alternative broadband providers (altnets) look for opportunities to survive and expand in the UK’s competitive broadband market, almost all (96%)…
Cyberattacks against US soar in early 2025
Government institutions remained the top target for nation-state cyber threats. Cyberattacks targeting the US surged dramatically in early 2025, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Trellix. Between October…
How generative AI is playing out in the media industry
Many writers, illustrators and musicians see generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as a threat, something that exploits their creative work to produce algorithmic knock-offs, undermining their ability to make a…
CIOs prepare for recession with greater cost control
Nearly 60% of CIOs believe a recession this year is likely or already underway, according to a study from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Its latest CIO spending survey, conducted…
Some iPhones lose WhatsApp support
The change aims to improve security and reduce risks from outdated devices. WhatsApp has officially ceased support for older iPhone models starting 5 May 2025. Devices running iOS versions earlier…