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EU Threatens TikTok with Fines and Suspension Over Addictive Features in New TikTok Lite App
The European Union has launched proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok, threatening to suspend its newly launched TikTok Lite rewards program over concerns that it may lead to addiction among users, particularly children. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, has given TikTok 24 hours to provide a risk assessment report for TikTok Lite or face fines, and until May 3 to provide further requested information. 
The European Union has launched proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok, threatening to suspend its newly launched TikTok Lite rewards program over concerns that it may lead to addiction among users, particularly children. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, has given TikTok 24 hours to provide a risk assessment report for TikTok Lite or face fines, and until May 3 to provide further requested information. -
SoftBank to Invest $960 Million in AI Capabilities, Eyes Leadership in Japanese Tech Industry: Report
Japanese telecommunications giant SoftBank Group has announced a significant investment aimed at boosting its AI data centers' computational power, with plans to spend approximately 150 billion yen ($960 million) by 2025. 
Japanese telecommunications giant SoftBank Group has announced a significant investment aimed at boosting its AI data centers' computational power, with plans to spend approximately 150 billion yen ($960 million) by 2025. -
TSMC Beats Q1 Expectations, Forecasts Up to 30% Sales Jump in Q2 on Strong AI Chip Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker and a major supplier to Apple and Nvidia, reported better-than-expected revenue and profit for the first quarter, driven by strong demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker and a major supplier to Apple and Nvidia, reported better-than-expected revenue and profit for the first quarter, driven by strong demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. -
TikTok Faces EU Scrutiny Over New App Offering Rewards for Watching Videos
The European Commission has given ByteDance's TikTok a 24-hour ultimatum to provide a risk assessment on its recently launched TikTok Lite app in France and Spain, citing concerns over the app's potential impact on children and users' mental health. 
The European Commission has given ByteDance's TikTok a 24-hour ultimatum to provide a risk assessment on its recently launched TikTok Lite app in France and Spain, citing concerns over the app's potential impact on children and users' mental health. -
Intel Introduces Scaled-Back AI Chips for China in Compliance with U.S. Sanctions
Intel Corporation is set to release two artificial intelligence (AI) chips with limited capabilities specifically for the Chinese market, adhering to the recent U.S. export controls that aim to curb the technological capabilities available to China. 
Intel Corporation is set to release two artificial intelligence (AI) chips with limited capabilities specifically for the Chinese market, adhering to the recent U.S. export controls that aim to curb the technological capabilities available to China. -
U.S. Accused of Fabricating Evidence in Volt Typhoon Cybersecurity Case
The United States has come under scrutiny after China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center debunked allegations against the so-called China-sponsored hacker group, Volt Typhoon. 
The United States has come under scrutiny after China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center debunked allegations against the so-called China-sponsored hacker group, Volt Typhoon. -
Baidu's Ernie Bot Surpasses 200 Million Users Amidst China's AI Surge
Baidu's artificial intelligence chatbot, Ernie Bot, has reached a remarkable milestone, garnering over 200 million users, as revealed by CEO Robin Li at a recent conference. This achievement underscores Baidu's prominent position in the fiercely competitive AI landscape in China, especially against emerging rivals like Moonshot AI's Kimi chatbot. 
Baidu's artificial intelligence chatbot, Ernie Bot, has reached a remarkable milestone, garnering over 200 million users, as revealed by CEO Robin Li at a recent conference. This achievement underscores Baidu's prominent position in the fiercely competitive AI landscape in China, especially against emerging rivals like Moonshot AI's Kimi chatbot. -
iPhone 16 Pro to Feature Advanced Optical Coatings, Aiming to Enhance Photo Quality: Report
Apple Inc. is reportedly advancing its camera technology for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models, focusing on enhancements that could significantly reduce lens flare and ghosting, common issues that detract from photo quality. 
Apple Inc. is reportedly advancing its camera technology for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models, focusing on enhancements that could significantly reduce lens flare and ghosting, common issues that detract from photo quality. -
OpenAI Expands Global Presence with New Tokyo Hub, Introduces GPT-4 Model for Japanese Market
OpenAI, a leading developer in artificial intelligence, has marked a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy by opening its first office in Asia, located in Tokyo, Japan. This strategic move aims to leverage Japan's vibrant mix of technological innovation and commercial potential, enhancing OpenAI's engagement across the Asian markets. 
OpenAI, a leading developer in artificial intelligence, has marked a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy by opening its first office in Asia, located in Tokyo, Japan. This strategic move aims to leverage Japan's vibrant mix of technological innovation and commercial potential, enhancing OpenAI's engagement across the Asian markets. -
Russian Hackers Stole US Government Emails with Microsoft in Monthslong Breach, CISA Confirms
Russian state-backed hackers have stolen email correspondence between several U.S. federal agencies and Microsoft in a monthslong breach of the tech giant's systems, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed on Thursday. 
Russian state-backed hackers have stolen email correspondence between several U.S. federal agencies and Microsoft in a monthslong breach of the tech giant's systems, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed on Thursday.
