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Submersible tragedy: Why did Nobody Think of a Black Box?

Now that the narrative has changed from search & rescue to recover & evaluate, we have a question.If the defence of OceanGate is the ‘experimental’ nature of the entire undertaking, why was there no black box on the craft? The black box records the last thirty seconds of operation before an accident. It has been […]

Google and Meta Must Pay for News: Canadian Senate's Verdict 

The Canada Senate bill mandates compensation for news content from tech giants, signaling a significant step towards fairness in the digital news landscape. This Thursday, Canada’s Senate has passed a bill that mandates Google and Meta, formerly known as Facebook, to pay media outlets for the news content they share or repurpose on their platforms. […]

US-China Tech Clash, AI Supremacy Showdown 

Generative artificial intelligence (A.I.) in US-China tech battle is emerging as the new battleground, intensifying tensions despite recent talks between the two nations.  In the battle for tech supremacy between the United States and China, a new battleground is emerging. The clash between the two nations over key technologies, such as semiconductors, has prompted experts […]

Media Giant Gannett Takes on Google's Ad Monopoly 

Google faces lawsuit over ad tech monopoly: Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the United States, has filed a lawsuit against Google in a Manhattan federal court, claiming that the tech giant has established a monopoly over the online advertising industry. The lawsuit, announced on Tuesday, accuses Google of monopolizing advertising technology markets and engaging […]

EU Takes Aim at China with a Plan to Restrict Sensitive Tech Production 

EU’s economic security strategy unveils plan to ban European companies from producing sensitive tech in China.  On June 21, the European Union (EU) has unveiled its intentions to prohibit European companies from manufacturing sensitive technologies, including supercomputers, artificial intelligence, and advanced microchips, in countries such as China.   The European Economic Security Strategy, presented by Commission President […]

AI as a Job Killer or Creator? 

The impact of AI on jobs is expected to result in both the elimination of certain occupations and the creation of new job roles. In a statement that echoes the concerns of many, an executive at a prominent artificial intelligence company has acknowledged that while AI technology has the potential to create new jobs, it […]

‘Chubs’ Takes the Virtual World by Storm 

 A start-up CreativeHub Global introduces the first virtual Influencer Chubs from Sri Lanka, revolutionizing digital engagement and global collaborations.  In a groundbreaking move, Sri Lankan tech start-up Creative Hub Global has unveiled the country’s first-ever virtual influencer named ‘Chubs’. With a substantial following on Instagram and LinkedIn, Chubs has effortlessly immersed herself in the expansive […]

US cannot compete with China’s EVs

Bill Ford has told the media that the US can’t compete with China’s EVs. Neither on progress to date, nor technology, nor volumes, the mighty American motor industry is on the ropes – this was his summation. The current Executive Chairman of the Ford Motor Company in Detroit went on to explain that the speed […]

The SEC's Tightrope Walk with DeFi Regulation 

In this vibrant world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, a new phenomenon emerged—Decentralized Finance, or DeFi for short. Imagine a digital realm where financial transactions take place without intermediaries, where anyone can participate in lending, borrowing, and trading assets seamlessly. It was a groundbreaking concept that promised to revolutionize the financial landscape. But as the DeFi […]