Wimbledon’s AI Technology Faces Criticism from Tennis Players
This year marks Wimbledon’s first time replacing human line judges with an electronic line calling system (ELC), stirring mixed reactions among players. The prestigious tournament, still underway, has drawn criticism…
Ban Imminent on Non-Disclosure Agreements Silencing Workers
The government has announced a ban on employers using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination from speaking out. An amendment to the Employment Rights…
EU Affirms Commitment to Roll Out AI Legislation on Schedule
The European Union has affirmed it will stick to its timeline for implementing its landmark AI legislation despite a coordinated push by over a hundred technology companies seeking to delay…
Bank of England to Redesign Banknotes and Invites Public Input
The Bank of England is preparing to redesign its banknotes, marking the first significant update in more than five decades. Since 1970, notable historical figures like Sir Winston Churchill, featured…
Germany Urges Apple and Google to Block DeepSeek Amid Growing European Scrutiny
Germany’s data protection authority in Berlin announced Friday that DeepSeek’s app unlawfully sends user data to China, urging Google and Apple to consider blocking the AI service from their app…
Google May Be Required to Link Users to Rival Search Platforms in the UK
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering requiring Google to give consumers more choice over which online search services they use, under a new digital markets law aimed…
UK May Mandate Google to Offer Alternative Search Options and Fairer Rankings
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced Tuesday it is considering designating Google with “strategic market status” under a new digital markets competition regime. This designation could require Google…
Google Expected to Lose Appeal Against Record $4.7 Billion EU Fine
Google experienced a setback Thursday when Juliane Kokott, advocate general at the European Court of Justice (ECJ), recommended dismissing the company’s appeal against a record €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) antitrust…
Zelenskyy Plans to Discuss Ukraine Weapons Purchase with Trump at G7 Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to urge President Donald Trump to approve additional arms purchases from the United States during their meeting at the G7 summit in Canada this week.…
European Satellites Create Artificial Eclipse in Space to Study Sun’s Corona
On June 16, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced that two satellites successfully created an “artificial total solar eclipse” in space. This breakthrough will provide scientists with detailed data to…
Uber accelerates driverless taxi trials in the UK
Uber announced plans to trial robotaxis—autonomous vehicles without a human safety driver—in London next spring. The company will collaborate with UK-based AI specialist Wayve, which has been testing its driverless…
Qualcomm to buy semiconductor company Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion
Qualcomm announced plans to acquire Alphawave Semi, a UK-based semiconductor company specializing in high-speed data center connectivity, in a deal valued at approximately $2.4 billion. The acquisition is part of…