Month: November 2023
The tech antitrust trial
The Department of Justice (DOJ) brought Google to court on antitrust charges. The lawsuit claims that the business model that Google uses to ensure the domination of its search engine is filled with questionable methods to crush smaller companies and competition. It concentrates specifically on the deals that Google makes with other companies, paying a
Russian drone attack hits Ukraine infrastructure
Russian forces launched a major overnight drone attack on Ukrainian infrastructure facilities in the south and north of the country,Ukrainian air defense says it shot down 29 out of 38 Iranian-made Shahed drones – also known as “kamikaze drones” – launched from Russian territory in an attack that lasted from 20:00 on Friday night until
Ukraine elections postponed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the possibility of holding elections in the country while still at war with Russia. Here’s what Zelensky said and why it might be one of the most important messages of the conflict. Zelensky explained that it wasn’t the time to hold an election in Ukraine and said the move would
Fico -Putin’s friend in Europe
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, President Vladimir Putin has turned his country into a pariah state in all but name in the West. Fico, who already was Prime Minister between 2006 and 2010 and again between 2012 and 2018, has promised to cut funding going towards Ukraine and begin peace talks between
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera Foreign Trips
Malawi’s economy has been undergoing turbulent times, characterised by an acute shortage of petrol and diesel, as well as high inflation. Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended with immediate effect all international travel for himself and his government in a bid to save money. The measure follows a huge devaluation of the currency as Malawi
Dream Track AI tool Clone Music star voices
In April, Universal Music successfully petitioned streaming services to remove a song called Heart On My Sleeve, which used AI-generated vocals from their artists Drake and The Weeknd. YouTube has revealed an artificial intelligence tool that allows users to imitate pop stars like Demi Lovato and John Legend. The experimental feature, called Dream Track, allows
Gaza blackouts
Israel launched a major military campaign in the Gaza Strip to destroy Hamas, which it considers a terrorist group, in retaliation for the 7 October cross-border attack by hundreds of gunmen. At least 1,200 people were killed in Hamas’s assault on Israel and about 240 others were taken hostage. Since Israel started its counterattack, Gaza’s
IBM suspends ads on X
Mr Musk has on several occasions repeated conspiracy theories and has also criticised social media watchdogs – including the ADL and other groups for criticising his content moderation changes at X. IBM has suspended advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter, after a report said its ads were placed next to posts praising Adolf Hitler
Snoop Dogg to stop smoking
“After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time,” he posted on Instagram, external and X. Snoop Dogg, who has built a public persona around his copious marijuana intake, says he is giving up smoking however, he did not specify what form of
AI in Manufacturing
From early design to delivery, AI is seen as having a key role in a new wave of manufacturing. Its ability to process and analyse huge volumes of data is already helping manufacturers predict and prepare for potential disruption. Computer vision, which involves training machines to recognise objects in images and video, is another type