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White House calls in tech firms to talk AI risks
White House calls in tech firms to talk AI risks
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The White House plans to meet with top executives from Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic on Thursday to discuss the promise and risks of artificial intelligence. Musk's founding of what appears to be a rival to OpenAI came despite him recently joining tech leaders and AI critics in calling for an overall pause in the development of artificial intelligence.

Apple and Google aim to expose Bluetooth tracker abuse
Apple and Google aim to expose Bluetooth tracker abuse
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Apple and Google on Tuesday proposed a tech standard to make sure people get tipped off when their movements are being tracked with Bluetooth devices like AirTags or Tile. A proposal Apple and Google submitted to a leading internet standards development organization would make Bluetooth tracking devices compatible with detection and alert systems in iOS and Android mobile software.

Google clashes with Brazil over disinformation bill
Google clashes with Brazil over disinformation bill
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The Brazilian government accused Google Tuesday of "deceitful and abusive propaganda" against a bill to tackle disinformation online, ordering the US tech giant to stay out of the debate or label its positions as advertising. "No one should be manipulating Brazilians' freedom of expression," Dino told a news conference, accusing Google of abusing its platform to promote its own position.