A big deal in the United Kingdom for Nokia, as they successfully appealed against lawsuits from Taiwanese tech firms Acer and Asus, over their patents. The ruling is just another development in the ever-evolving world of video streaming and telecommunications technology patents, where companies are keen to become the kings of digital communication systems and …
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics claiming the tech giant has used her likeness for a promotional campaign for its TVs without her consent. The suit that calls for damages of at least $15 million has already garnered widespread attention both within the entertainment industry and in the business …
China's rapidly emerging AI firm DeepSeek is rumored to be in talks for its first major funding round, which could put the company's valuation at up to $50 billion. The change in approach is a major turnaround for a firm that has been deliberately avoiding investment from outside shareholders until now. Opening up for external …
A new legal battle is unfolding in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, as some of the world’s largest publishing houses have taken direct action against Meta, accusing the company of using copyrighted materials without permission to train its AI systems. The lawsuit, filed in a Manhattan federal court, signals a deepening conflict between …
By opening up its vast logistic network to external businesses Amazon has made a bold move into a new stage of growth and given the long-established industry leaders UPS and FedEx direct competition. This relocation is part of a larger change that has been happening within the company, as it is now no longer only …
The company also reported the highest quarter sales growth in more than four years, which pushed shares up 3.6 per cent in early Friday trading and is a positive sign that the company is still a force to reckon with in the consumer electronics industry despite the looming one of the most anticipated changes in …
The legal showdown between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is fast approaching its final act, with Musk set to return to the witness box for a fresh round of questioning. Central to this debate is a broader question of the future of artificial intelligence and its development for the public good versus for profit. The …
In what could be a pivotal moment in the evolution of how we think about the management of artificial intelligence, Elon Musk has taken to the courtroom to call into question the true motivations for OpenAI, alleging that his original understanding of OpenAI's mission was not entirely transparent. The case, currently playing out in a …
The rise of artificial intelligence has brought into focus the regulatory spotlight on big tech firms, and in Europe, Google is in the cross-hairs. With the rise of competition in AI, regulators are particularly interested in how major platforms are facilitating access to smaller players. In response, the European Commission has recently issued new guidance …
A short but significant disruption at Samsung Electronics has highlighted the vulnerability of today's semiconductor manufacturing to even temporary labor protests. According to reporting, the company's largest semiconductor manufacturing site in Pyeongtaek, to the south of Seoul, was partly disrupted during the night shifts of April 23 and April 24. The incident appears to have …
The escalating competition to control artificial intelligence has assumed a more geopolitical angle, with the United States making its fears about safeguarding its most treasured digital resources. In a step that indicates increasing worry among policy makers, the U.S. State Department has been reported to order its diplomatic missions across the world to sensitize people …
Google is preparing to deepen its commitment to artificial intelligence in a way that could reshape the competitive landscape, with plans to invest as much as $40 billion into the fast-rising AI company Anthropic. The move, first reported by Reuters, highlights how aggressively major technology players are positioning themselves in what has become one of …
The rise of artificial intelligence is no longer simply a narrative of innovation; it is also becoming a determinant of market reward and punishment to business. Recent trends in the technology stocks of the U.S. market show a distinct division as software companies are being subjected to fresh cynicism and chipmakers are enjoying the confidence …
Control is what Apple Inc. has been identifying itself with over the years. Its highly controlled ecosystem, including custom-designed chips and proprietary operating systems or highly vetted applications has been a longstanding differentiator in the world of technology. This strategy produced a sense of smoothness, safety and usability of its products that provided an element …
