Category: Technology
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World’s most powerful supercomputer
The world’s most powerful supercomputer, Summit, is now functional in the United States. Built as a joint collaboration between Nvidia and IBM, Summit is reportedly twice..
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Google and the Business of War
Google Inc. will bar AI development in any weaponry or surveillance. CEO Sundar Pichai released the statement following staff protests against Project Maven with the US…
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Facebook shared data with Chinese firms
Recent reports have revealed that Facebook had signed a data-sharing deal with 60 consumer device-manufacturing companies across the world including four..
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Apple’s new anti-tracking feature
Apple has announced an anti-tracking feature that will limit websites’ access to user browsing data. This has the potential to impact online advertising strategies…
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Elon Musk criticized by investors
Elon Musk, founder, CEO, and chairman of automobile manufacturer Tesla, has received increasing criticism for the company’s performance. Investors have argued..
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Google backs off
Google has announced that it will not be seeking to renew its contract to continue working alongside the US Department of Defense. The company attracted criticism..
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Blockchain and Global Trade
The spectre of protectionism, geopolitical competition, and risk of tariff wars have recently made the underpinnings of global commerce seem insecure. Blockchain, a so-called..
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Lawsuit claims Facebook “weaponises” data
A lawsuit filed in the state of California claims that Facebook had created a scheme to weaponise personal user data to drive out competitors and ensure its success..
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Kaspersky relocates
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has announced that it will open a Swiss data centre to increase transparency. Kaspersky, which has come under increasing scrutiny..
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Google’s new features
Google has taken steps to address issues such as influence campaigns and foreign influence in domestic elections. It has instituted a number of rules on the purchase of election..