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Australia says engaging with Ticketmaster over hacking 'incident'
Australia's government said Thursday its cyber security office was "engaging" with US-based Ticketmaster after a hacking group claimed to have accessed the details of 560 million global customers. "The National Office of Cyber Security is engaging with Ticketmaster to understand the incident," an Australian government spokesperson said in a statement.
Inside a semiconductor 'clean room' at Japan's top university
To study semiconductors at Japan's top university, first you need the right clothes -- protective overalls, shoe covers, plastic gloves and a lightweight balaclava to keep your hair out of the way. Chip expert and University of Tokyo professor Tadahiro Kuroda said Japan's push into a sector where it was once dominant feels like "spring has returned".
Samsung Electronics union announces first-ever strike
A major union representing tens of thousands of people at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that workers will go on strike for the first time ever, potentially threatening key global semiconductor supply chains. If the strike goes ahead, it would be the first-ever walkout by workers at the South Korean tech giant.
'Normalised and invisible': online abuse targets Ethiopian women
Influential Ethiopian women's rights activist Betelehem Akalework says she has been forced to move home twice in two years after enduring a barrage of online abuse, death threats and physical harassment.
OpenAI forms AI safety committee after key departures
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced the formation of a new safety committee on Tuesday, weeks after the departures of key executives raised questions about the firm's commitment to mitigating the dangers of artificial intelligence. The committee's formation comes on the heels of recent executive departures that stoked concerns about OpenAI's AI safety priorities.
Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown
Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced.
Argentina's Milei US-bound to meet tech bosses
Argentine President Javier Milei heads for the United States Monday for the fourth time since taking office in December, meeting tech giants as he seeks to "reposition" his economically troubled country, the government said.
OpenAI's Johansson gaffe pushes voice cloning into spotlight
OpenAI was forced to apologise to actor Scarlett Johansson last week for using her voice –- or something very similar –- on its latest chatbot, throwing the spotlight on to voice-cloning tech. OpenAI uses similar systems though they do not release any details.
Easyjet, eyeing record summer, boosts nerve centre with AI
A cutting-edge facility featuring artificial intelligence (AI) -- Easyjet's new control centre is tasked with handling about 2,000 mostly-European flights per day as the British airline eyes high summer demand.
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