World Economic Forum launches initiative to address ‘governance gaps’ in emerging tech
Written on Thursday, 30 May 2019 09:24
The World Economic Forum launched six Industry 4.0 Councils on Wednesday to aid policymakers and enterprises in leveraging emerging technologies whilst anticipating the social risks that could result from them.
China issues warning to US following Huawei ban
Written on Monday, 20 May 2019 06:47
The decision taken by the Trump administration to effectively ban Huawei from the US market has drastically deteriorated already soured diplomatic relations between Washington and Beijing as the rest of the world anxiously looks on.
White House rejects offer to join international campaign against online extremism
Written on Friday, 17 May 2019 06:07
The Trump administration has left itself wide open to more criticism after it declined to join an international bid designed to stamp out and eradicate violent extremism online.
Zuckerberg and Macron meet to combat hate speech on social media
Written on Monday, 13 May 2019 05:30
Mark Zuckerberg and French President Macron held a meeting at the Elysee Palace in an effort to crack down on the latest issues surrounding social media and the internet.
Chinese government calls on UK to make ‘independent decision’ on 5G suppliers
Written on Friday, 03 May 2019 08:57
China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has pleaded with the British Government to make an independent decision on selecting its equipment suppliers for the buildout of its 5G networks.
Chinese engineer charged by US authorities for stealing GE technology
Written on Monday, 29 April 2019 13:25
A Chinese engineer and his partner have been charged by US authorities for allegedly engaging in intellectual property theft from energy behemoth General Electric.
Chinese engineer charged by US authorities for stealing GE technology
Written on Monday, 29 April 2019 13:25
A Chinese engineer and his partner have been charged by US authorities for allegedly engaging in intellectual property theft from energy behemoth General Electric.
Facebook hires Patriot Act co-author as new chief lawyer
Written on Tuesday, 23 April 2019 11:43
Facebook has hired a new lawyer, Jennifer Newstead, a high-ranking US State Department Lawyer, who will oversee Facebook’s global legal functions amid pressure from regulators regarding its privacy policies.
UAE cabinet unveils 10-year AI strategy
Written on Tuesday, 23 April 2019 11:40
The UAE has adopted a new national AI strategy in the hopes of establishing a brand of artificial intelligence within the nation.
President Trump says US must win the race to 5G
Written on Monday, 15 April 2019 08:01
US President Donald Trump and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have announced a number of new initiatives and projects that it believes will help accelerate its 5G network growth ambitions in the United States.
US reveals new 5G funding plan
Written on Monday, 15 April 2019 06:59
US officials revealed a plan to accelerate their deployment of 5G wireless networks with new funding estimated at $20.4 billion to build high-speed internet in rural areas. At a White House event, the plans were unveiled by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to host new spectrum auctions for 5G technology which aims to “improve Americans’ lives in so many ways” according to FCC chairman Ajit Pai.
WikiLeaks founder arrested at Ecuadorian Embassy in London
Written on Sunday, 14 April 2019 10:35
On Thursday, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested by British Police at the embassy of Ecuador in London.
