Computing UK www.computing.co.uk Autonomy co-founder Mike Lynch's fraud trial opens in San Francisco <img alt="Autonomy co-founder Mike Lynch&#39;s fraud trial opens in San Francisco" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b94a47f/7fa6f128-0645-430a-8a08-9fd9051731cb/0/Stock-Justice-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The criminal trial of Autonomy co-founder Mike Lynch has started in San Francisco, California, with Lynch accused by prosecutors of being the “driving force” behind a “massive” fraud. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b94a47f/7fa6f128-0645-430a-8a08-9fd9051731cb/0/Stock-Justice-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4186960/autonomy-founder-mike-lynchs-fraud-trial-san-francisco https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4186960/autonomy-founder-mike-lynchs-fraud-trial-san-francisco https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4186960/autonomy-founder-mike-lynchs-fraud-trial-san-francisco Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:00:15 +0000 US House passes bill paving the way for TikTok ban <img alt="US House passes bill paving the way for TikTok ban" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e80abce/8d7d74a5-e71a-4eaa-bc20-321b4e527518/9/Tiktok-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that could spell the end for TikTok in America. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e80abce/8d7d74a5-e71a-4eaa-bc20-321b4e527518/9/Tiktok-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4185296/us-house-passes-paving-tiktok-ban https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4185296/us-house-passes-paving-tiktok-ban https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4185296/us-house-passes-paving-tiktok-ban Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:51:53 +0000 EU approves AI Act <img alt="EU approves AI Act" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/91c1386/e88380a9-a77e-41c6-b87c-b2ae9be85ae2/1/iStock-Europe-regulation-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Union has officially adopted the AI Act, a comprehensive legal framework for overseeing artificial intelligence. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/91c1386/e88380a9-a77e-41c6-b87c-b2ae9be85ae2/1/iStock-Europe-regulation-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4184972/eu-approves-ai-act https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4184972/eu-approves-ai-act https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4184972/eu-approves-ai-act Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:06:22 +0000 Amazon loses trademark appeal as UK Supreme Court confirms targeting British consumers <img alt="Amazon loses trademark appeal as UK Supreme Court confirms targeting British consumers" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0532521/51bc8651-d439-445d-9423-2ec4a7349afa/10/Amazon-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a significant legal blow to Amazon, the UK Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that the ecommerce giant infringed UK trademarks by targeting British consumers on its US website. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0532521/51bc8651-d439-445d-9423-2ec4a7349afa/10/Amazon-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182782/amazon-loses-trademark-appeal-uk-supreme-court-confirms-targeting-british-consumers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182782/amazon-loses-trademark-appeal-uk-supreme-court-confirms-targeting-british-consumers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182782/amazon-loses-trademark-appeal-uk-supreme-court-confirms-targeting-british-consumers Thu, 7 Mar 2024 06:14:27 +0000 Google announces changes to comply with EU DMA <img alt="Google announces changes to comply with EU DMA" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ef4154a/0ffaeb58-5c3b-4bff-9288-90f001305ef8/10/google-smartphone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google has announced several changes as it seeks to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) which comes into force today. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ef4154a/0ffaeb58-5c3b-4bff-9288-90f001305ef8/10/google-smartphone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182286/google-announces-changes-comply-eu-dma https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182286/google-announces-changes-comply-eu-dma https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182286/google-announces-changes-comply-eu-dma Wed, 6 Mar 2024 11:53:30 +0000 EC fines Apple £1.5 billion over App Store rules <img alt="EC fines Apple £1.5 billion over App Store rules" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/293489c/442a96e8-44f0-48ba-a902-673de276da7f/11/Apple-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Commission fined Apple €1.84 billion (roughly £1.5 billion, or $1.95 billion) for violating EU antitrust rules by abusing its dominant position in the app store market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/293489c/442a96e8-44f0-48ba-a902-673de276da7f/11/Apple-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4181174/ec-fines-apple-gbp-billion-app-store-rules https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4181174/ec-fines-apple-gbp-billion-app-store-rules https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4181174/ec-fines-apple-gbp-billion-app-store-rules Mon, 4 Mar 2024 16:57:27 +0000 Asian Tech Roundup: Australia passes right to disconnect <img alt="Asian Tech Roundup: Australia passes right to disconnect" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a284fa0/15880b6c-22d0-493d-a828-7a04f2b0fd69/3/iStock-Plugs-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Welcome to Computing's fortnightly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at Australia's new Right to Disconnect law, China cracking down on its domestic tech industry, and accusations of censorship against the Indian government. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a284fa0/15880b6c-22d0-493d-a828-7a04f2b0fd69/3/iStock-Plugs-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4173005/asian-tech-roundup-australia-passes-disconnect https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4173005/asian-tech-roundup-australia-passes-disconnect https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4173005/asian-tech-roundup-australia-passes-disconnect Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:31:08 +0000 US charges two Russian nationals in LockBit ransomware case amid global crackdown <img alt="US charges two Russian nationals in LockBit ransomware case amid global crackdown" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ebe2bf7/3c91a79f-4515-4e03-8d51-e603c73aba82/12/court-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday unsealed indictments against two alleged members of the LockBit ransomware group, as part of a broader global operation aimed at dismantling the criminal enterprise. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ebe2bf7/3c91a79f-4515-4e03-8d51-e603c73aba82/12/court-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176562/us-charges-russian-nationals-lockbit-ransomware-case-amid-global-crackdown https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176562/us-charges-russian-nationals-lockbit-ransomware-case-amid-global-crackdown https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176562/us-charges-russian-nationals-lockbit-ransomware-case-amid-global-crackdown Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:56:40 +0000 Survey indicates strong dissent among freelancers for IR35 rules <img alt="Survey indicates strong dissent among freelancers for IR35 rules" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5f9b642/2bd89c68-2954-413b-a555-074b7147911b/6/IR35-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Three years after the implementation of controversial IR35 rules in the private sector, nearly half of contractors claim they have been incorrectly labelled as "employed for tax purposes." <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5f9b642/2bd89c68-2954-413b-a555-074b7147911b/6/IR35-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167167/survey-indicates-strong-dissent-freelancers-ir35-rules https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167167/survey-indicates-strong-dissent-freelancers-ir35-rules https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167167/survey-indicates-strong-dissent-freelancers-ir35-rules Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:58:58 +0000 Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy amid legal challenges and crypto market turmoil <img alt="Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy amid legal challenges and crypto market turmoil" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/97e5ae3/0ea6dd81-5cba-4d64-ab8f-9dddcdb3b352/11/crypto-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> CEO Amanai says bankruptcy filing is essential to pursue future crypto goals <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/97e5ae3/0ea6dd81-5cba-4d64-ab8f-9dddcdb3b352/11/crypto-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166417/terraform-labs-files-bankruptcy-amid-legal-challenges-crypto-market-turmoil https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166417/terraform-labs-files-bankruptcy-amid-legal-challenges-crypto-market-turmoil https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166417/terraform-labs-files-bankruptcy-amid-legal-challenges-crypto-market-turmoil Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:46:46 +0000 US arrests businessman for illegal exports to Russia <img alt="US arrests businessman for illegal exports to Russia" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3d0a24d/9a08186d-e3ec-4467-aa71-2c3bb4b236c3/3/iStock-Handcuffs-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The US has apprehended and charged a man in connection with unlawfully exporting sensitive technology, including semiconductors, to a blacklisted Russian company with links to military and intelligence agencies. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3d0a24d/9a08186d-e3ec-4467-aa71-2c3bb4b236c3/3/iStock-Handcuffs-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166067/us-arrests-businessman-illegal-exports-russia https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166067/us-arrests-businessman-illegal-exports-russia https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166067/us-arrests-businessman-illegal-exports-russia Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:35:45 +0000 Microsoft's OpenAI investment faces EU investigation <img alt="Microsoft&#39;s OpenAI investment faces EU investigation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8c19f3a/88864aa2-39bb-419a-aa51-c42ae613bb5a/9/probe-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Commission is examining Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI, to determine whether a review is necessary under the EU Merger Regulation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8c19f3a/88864aa2-39bb-419a-aa51-c42ae613bb5a/9/probe-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4162411/microsofts-openai-investment-eu-investigation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4162411/microsofts-openai-investment-eu-investigation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4162411/microsofts-openai-investment-eu-investigation Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:19:15 +0000 Apple 'Batterygate' plaintiffs receive $92 compensation <img alt="Apple &#39;Batterygate&#39; plaintiffs receive $92 compensation " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/76388c0/9997cf01-cd4c-4924-8d1b-4474d4bb8ae5/11/old-iphones-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Almost seven years after suing Apple, customers with iPhones affected by the "Batterygate" scandal are starting to receive payouts from the tech giant. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/76388c0/9997cf01-cd4c-4924-8d1b-4474d4bb8ae5/11/old-iphones-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161714/apple-batterygate-plaintiffs-receive-usd92-compensation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161714/apple-batterygate-plaintiffs-receive-usd92-compensation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161714/apple-batterygate-plaintiffs-receive-usd92-compensation Tue, 9 Jan 2024 11:45:16 +0000 19 individuals charged in xDedic cybercrime marketplace bust <img alt="19 individuals charged in xDedic cybercrime marketplace bust" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e5adc21/2d302775-02f6-4754-8670-d0324e876bbb/11/jail1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the successful conclusion of a transnational cybercrime investigation into the xDedic Marketplace, resulting in charges against 19 individuals worldwide. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e5adc21/2d302775-02f6-4754-8670-d0324e876bbb/11/jail1-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161084/19-individuals-charged-xdedic-cybercrime-marketplace-bust https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161084/19-individuals-charged-xdedic-cybercrime-marketplace-bust https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161084/19-individuals-charged-xdedic-cybercrime-marketplace-bust Mon, 8 Jan 2024 08:26:59 +0000 New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft <img alt="New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9e8932e/9f70a1fc-7c30-405d-8417-25d27a55588c/4/istock-new-york-times-building-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement and IP abuse over AI training materials. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9e8932e/9f70a1fc-7c30-405d-8417-25d27a55588c/4/istock-new-york-times-building-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159777/york-times-sues-openai-microsoft https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159777/york-times-sues-openai-microsoft https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159777/york-times-sues-openai-microsoft Tue, 2 Jan 2024 10:49:20 +0000 Teenage Lapsus$ hacker sentenced to indefinite hospital confinement <img alt="Teenage Lapsus$ hacker sentenced to indefinite hospital confinement " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/374efb1/49ec81e3-7436-41c8-a6ae-3bbc17159795/9/Rockstar-Games-Grand-Theft-Auto-5-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> An 18-year-old hacker associated with the cybercrime group Lapsus$ has been sentenced to an indefinite stay in a secure hospital after being involved in high-profile data breaches and extortion attempts. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/374efb1/49ec81e3-7436-41c8-a6ae-3bbc17159795/9/Rockstar-Games-Grand-Theft-Auto-5-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159405/teenage-lapsususd-hacker-sentenced-indefinite-hospital-confinement https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159405/teenage-lapsususd-hacker-sentenced-indefinite-hospital-confinement https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159405/teenage-lapsususd-hacker-sentenced-indefinite-hospital-confinement Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:52:16 +0000 Police will be able to run facial recognition searches on driver images <img alt="Police will be able to run facial recognition searches on driver images " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3dc2f88/94ce9ba8-2f12-4567-aa94-3214d5395949/7/driving-licence-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Change to law will constitute putting the country’s 50 million licence holders in a permanent police line up, say campaigners and academics <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3dc2f88/94ce9ba8-2f12-4567-aa94-3214d5395949/7/driving-licence-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159042/police-able-run-facial-recognition-searches-driver-images https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159042/police-able-run-facial-recognition-searches-driver-images https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159042/police-able-run-facial-recognition-searches-driver-images Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:12:54 +0000 UK Supreme Court rejects AI as patent inventor in landmark case <img alt="UK Supreme Court rejects AI as patent inventor in landmark case" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c7d0a47/4fa149b9-a1ae-4b65-851c-0123eaee6075/9/ai-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK Supreme Court has ruled against a US computer scientist, Stephen Thaler, in his attempt to register patents for inventions generated by his AI system. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c7d0a47/4fa149b9-a1ae-4b65-851c-0123eaee6075/9/ai-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158851/uk-supreme-court-rejects-ai-patent-inventor-landmark-case https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158851/uk-supreme-court-rejects-ai-patent-inventor-landmark-case https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158851/uk-supreme-court-rejects-ai-patent-inventor-landmark-case Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:34:52 +0000 BlackCat ransomware site down amidst rumours of law enforcement action <img alt="BlackCat ransomware site down amidst rumours of law enforcement action" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3140451/cfb5cd9c-66f2-4784-883e-7575cfe7e4a6/11/cat-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The official leak website of the ALPHV ransomware group, aka BlackCat, has been offline for five days, fuelling speculation that law enforcement may have finally caught up with the prolific ransomware group. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3140451/cfb5cd9c-66f2-4784-883e-7575cfe7e4a6/11/cat-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4155785/blackcat-ransomware-site-amidst-rumours-law-enforcement-action https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4155785/blackcat-ransomware-site-amidst-rumours-law-enforcement-action https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4155785/blackcat-ransomware-site-amidst-rumours-law-enforcement-action Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:30:01 +0000 Meta faces $596 million Spanish lawsuit for GDPR violation <img alt="Meta faces $596 million Spanish lawsuit for GDPR violation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d9e2f40/a5c97e8c-c133-436d-bdaf-6a32c25bd278/10/facebook-lawsuit-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The giant also faces further reputational damage in the US, as an academic claims that Meta used its financial heft to block her constitutional right to free speech <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d9e2f40/a5c97e8c-c133-436d-bdaf-6a32c25bd278/10/facebook-lawsuit-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153153/meta-usd596-million-spanish-lawsuit-gdpr-violation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153153/meta-usd596-million-spanish-lawsuit-gdpr-violation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153153/meta-usd596-million-spanish-lawsuit-gdpr-violation Tue, 5 Dec 2023 12:46:56 +0000 Life after EncroChat - will AI balance the odds? <img alt="Life after EncroChat - will AI balance the odds?" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2f04af7/9a08186d-e3ec-4467-aa71-2c3bb4b236c3/0/iStock-Handcuffs-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Since the cracking of EncroChat’s E2EE (end-to-end encryption) smartphone communication system in 2020, law enforcement agencies across the world have had a bonanza in convictions and take-downs of serious organised criminal gangs. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2f04af7/9a08186d-e3ec-4467-aa71-2c3bb4b236c3/0/iStock-Handcuffs-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4145236/life-encrochat-ai-balance-odds https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4145236/life-encrochat-ai-balance-odds https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4145236/life-encrochat-ai-balance-odds Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:18:24 +0000 Google's witness accidentally reveals important detail in antitrust trial <img alt="Google&#39;s witness accidentally reveals important detail in antitrust trial" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/82c6dfb/1898ed65-2f18-44f1-b5f9-e0cfdc207363/7/iStock-87300634-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google pays Apple 36% of its revenue generated from search advertising through the Safari browser, Google’s source accidentally revealed during the antitrust trial on Monday. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/82c6dfb/1898ed65-2f18-44f1-b5f9-e0cfdc207363/7/iStock-87300634-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4146718/googles-witness-accidentally-reveals-antitrust-trial https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4146718/googles-witness-accidentally-reveals-antitrust-trial https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4146718/googles-witness-accidentally-reveals-antitrust-trial Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:03:14 +0000 Tech firms get short shrift in UK legal onslaught <img alt="Tech firms get short shrift in UK legal onslaught" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/57c1573/a624633c-6fc0-4c68-adb2-4498ce6df2b9/49/Legislation-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Wide ranging legislative programme continues to alarm tech companies and privacy campaigners alike <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/57c1573/a624633c-6fc0-4c68-adb2-4498ce6df2b9/49/Legislation-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4144620/tech-firms-short-shrift-uk-legal-onslaught https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4144620/tech-firms-short-shrift-uk-legal-onslaught https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4144620/tech-firms-short-shrift-uk-legal-onslaught Thu, 9 Nov 2023 14:09:56 +0000 Epic Games begins battle against Google <img alt="Epic Games begins battle against Google" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aa4e951/336a2b0d-11a8-4420-846c-73d85df355ce/12/Google-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a high-stakes legal showdown, Epic Games, the creator of the widely popular video game Fortnite, has initiated its legal battle with Google. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aa4e951/336a2b0d-11a8-4420-846c-73d85df355ce/12/Google-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4142786/epic-games-begins-battle-google https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4142786/epic-games-begins-battle-google https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4142786/epic-games-begins-battle-google Tue, 7 Nov 2023 06:37:23 +0000 Lawmakers call on tech giants to address AI in political ads <img alt="Lawmakers call on tech giants to address AI in political ads" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2997d2e/776b4a35-c72e-4c13-80c8-aeefed023d09/3/iStock-AI-in-political-advertising-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Democratic lawmakers have told social media firms to explain how they are addressing the use of AI on their platforms. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2997d2e/776b4a35-c72e-4c13-80c8-aeefed023d09/3/iStock-AI-in-political-advertising-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132359/lawmakers-tech-giants-address-ai-political-ads https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132359/lawmakers-tech-giants-address-ai-political-ads https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132359/lawmakers-tech-giants-address-ai-political-ads Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:20:08 +0000 IT Essentials: Rule-maker or rule-taker? <img alt="IT Essentials: Rule-maker or rule-taker?" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/66fed5e/6596b5bc-f189-4677-9ecd-300025e08686/1/iStock-Parent-and-child-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Disbanding a data ethics advisory board is a poor way to show the world the UK is serious about AI risks. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/66fed5e/6596b5bc-f189-4677-9ecd-300025e08686/1/iStock-Parent-and-child-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4129613/essentials-rule-maker-rule-taker https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4129613/essentials-rule-maker-rule-taker https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4129613/essentials-rule-maker-rule-taker Mon, 2 Oct 2023 09:00:19 +0000 Intel fined €376 million by European Commission in long-running antitrust case <img alt="Intel fined €376 million by European Commission in long-running antitrust case" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f6d08cf/6f00c7f0-ec11-4e08-90aa-50df0b98ceea/16/Intel-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The fine is smaller than that imposed in 2009 but US chipmaker is "evaluating its options" <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f6d08cf/6f00c7f0-ec11-4e08-90aa-50df0b98ceea/16/Intel-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4128480/intel-fined-eur376-million-european-commission-long-running-antitrust-case https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4128480/intel-fined-eur376-million-european-commission-long-running-antitrust-case https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4128480/intel-fined-eur376-million-european-commission-long-running-antitrust-case Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:45:05 +0000 EU names Meta, Apple, Microsoft and others as 'gatekeepers' <img alt="EU names Meta, Apple, Microsoft and others as &#39;gatekeepers&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1f4b4d5/d447ee18-efe6-4ae0-9486-12989d9eb7e6/1/iStock-Security-guard-gatekeeper-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Union has named six tech firms as 'gatekeepers' that must comply with the Digital Markets Act. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1f4b4d5/d447ee18-efe6-4ae0-9486-12989d9eb7e6/1/iStock-Security-guard-gatekeeper-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4124213/eu-names-meta-apple-microsoft-gatekeepers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4124213/eu-names-meta-apple-microsoft-gatekeepers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4124213/eu-names-meta-apple-microsoft-gatekeepers Thu, 7 Sep 2023 09:11:15 +0000 IT Essentials: The unstoppable force has met the immovable object <img alt="IT Essentials: The unstoppable force has met the immovable object" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2d53b7c/9e7267b3-a1a9-414b-8af3-e2dfb484836f/2/iStock-Tantrum-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2d53b7c/9e7267b3-a1a9-414b-8af3-e2dfb484836f/2/iStock-Tantrum-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4123809/essentials-unstoppable-force-met-immovable-object https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4123809/essentials-unstoppable-force-met-immovable-object https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4123809/essentials-unstoppable-force-met-immovable-object Mon, 4 Sep 2023 09:15:58 +0000 MPs warn government: Regulate AI or lose out on 'superpower' vision <img alt="MPs warn government: Regulate AI or lose out on &#39;superpower&#39; vision" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f8f4454/93a7b3fc-0f57-4ee8-a6b9-cbc354dcfb9e/2/iStock-Robot-raising-man-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Rishi Sunak's aim to become a science and technology superpower is at risk if the government doesn't introduce a new law to govern AI this year, MPs have warned. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f8f4454/93a7b3fc-0f57-4ee8-a6b9-cbc354dcfb9e/2/iStock-Robot-raising-man-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4123786/mps-warn-government-regulate-ai-lose-superpower-vision https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4123786/mps-warn-government-regulate-ai-lose-superpower-vision https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4123786/mps-warn-government-regulate-ai-lose-superpower-vision Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:42:52 +0000 Northern Ireland police data leak: man arrested <img alt="Northern Ireland police data leak: man arrested" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f9604b8/677fb069-33e2-4214-9cf1-2149ee8fdbf7/26/arrest-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> A man from Lurgan, County Armagh, has been arrested by investigators probing the data breach that occurred at the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) last week. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f9604b8/677fb069-33e2-4214-9cf1-2149ee8fdbf7/26/arrest-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122445/northern-ireland-police-leak-man-arrested https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122445/northern-ireland-police-leak-man-arrested https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122445/northern-ireland-police-leak-man-arrested Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:00:29 +0000 HP must face printer lawsuit, judge rules <img alt="HP must face printer lawsuit, judge rules" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3b8fca4/bcc47243-d204-4ee1-bf91-0cdb9bb23929/17/printer-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A federal judge has ruled that HP must face a class action lawsuit in the USA, in which plaintiffs contend that the company's all-in-one printers stop operating entirely when ink levels become low. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3b8fca4/bcc47243-d204-4ee1-bf91-0cdb9bb23929/17/printer-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122385/hp-printer-lawsuit-judge-rules https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122385/hp-printer-lawsuit-judge-rules https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122385/hp-printer-lawsuit-judge-rules Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:45:11 +0000 IT Essentials: Concessions, capitalism and decentralisation <img alt="IT Essentials: Concessions, capitalism and decentralisation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4be994d/febc3e26-3cac-4a4a-a5f8-08ebd36ff9cb/1/iStock-Web-2-0-capitalism-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> It's been an upsetting week for Meta. It turns out that some governments won't simply roll over when New Blue demands something, but will actually...force compliance? Wait, is this right? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4be994d/febc3e26-3cac-4a4a-a5f8-08ebd36ff9cb/1/iStock-Web-2-0-capitalism-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4121593/essentials-concessions-capitalism-decentralisation https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4121593/essentials-concessions-capitalism-decentralisation https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4121593/essentials-concessions-capitalism-decentralisation Fri, 4 Aug 2023 10:56:09 +0000 Computing attends Downing St roundtable on widening participation in STEM careers <img alt="Computing attends Downing St roundtable on widening participation in STEM careers " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc23410/ac6728c5-f7d2-46d3-96f0-3510360de0ca/2/iStock-Downing-Street-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Computing attended a roundtable discussion chaired by Baroness Barron MBE on widening access to STEM careers <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc23410/ac6728c5-f7d2-46d3-96f0-3510360de0ca/2/iStock-Downing-Street-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers Thu, 6 Jul 2023 10:00:52 +0000 Meta loses EU court fight against German regulator's antitrust order on user data <img alt="Meta loses EU court fight against German regulator&#39;s antitrust order on user data" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e9cad64/34a9b37f-782c-464c-a9e7-285d1219f8e9/21/meta-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Meta fails to reverse decision while Microsoft faces EU antitrust probe of its own over product bundling <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e9cad64/34a9b37f-782c-464c-a9e7-285d1219f8e9/21/meta-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119468/meta-loses-eu-court-fight-german-regulators-antitrust-order-user https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119468/meta-loses-eu-court-fight-german-regulators-antitrust-order-user https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119468/meta-loses-eu-court-fight-german-regulators-antitrust-order-user Wed, 5 Jul 2023 06:30:52 +0000 Microsoft to pay $20 million over children's data storage <img alt="Microsoft to pay $20 million over children&#39;s data storage" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b05c327/64636347-a04f-4150-892f-06759c207e59/18/fine-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft has agreed to pay $20 million for improperly collecting personal data from Xbox users under the age of 13. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b05c327/64636347-a04f-4150-892f-06759c207e59/18/fine-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4117342/microsoft-pay-usd-million-childrens-storage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4117342/microsoft-pay-usd-million-childrens-storage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4117342/microsoft-pay-usd-million-childrens-storage Wed, 7 Jun 2023 06:06:23 +0000 iSpoof: 13-year jail term for UK fraud website operator <img alt="iSpoof: 13-year jail term for UK fraud website operator" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a9f24cd/8f5888fb-61cd-433c-8d4f-e7b17b8a3d00/21/prisoner-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> A judge has handed a 13-year and four month sentence to a UK criminal for operating the multi-million fraud website iSpoof. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a9f24cd/8f5888fb-61cd-433c-8d4f-e7b17b8a3d00/21/prisoner-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116187/ispoof-jail-term-uk-fraud-website-operator https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116187/ispoof-jail-term-uk-fraud-website-operator https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116187/ispoof-jail-term-uk-fraud-website-operator Tue, 23 May 2023 08:05:18 +0000 Mike Lynch extradited to US to face fraud charges <img alt="Mike Lynch extradited to US to face fraud charges" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/99ed1ad/24d18dc5-93d9-4c34-8a79-0ffda2cf812d/9/Mike-lynch-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Entrepreneur finally loses his battle to be tried in the UK <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/99ed1ad/24d18dc5-93d9-4c34-8a79-0ffda2cf812d/9/Mike-lynch-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115162/mike-lynch-extradited-us-fraud-charges https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115162/mike-lynch-extradited-us-fraud-charges https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115162/mike-lynch-extradited-us-fraud-charges Fri, 12 May 2023 11:38:46 +0000 Pearson initiates legal proceedings against company that used its content to train language models <img alt="Pearson initiates legal proceedings against company that used its content to train language models" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/96275f3/adc71d50-7f92-46de-aaeb-e412f8eedd1d/15/chatbot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The company has already issued a cease-and-desist letter to an unnamed tech firm <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/96275f3/adc71d50-7f92-46de-aaeb-e412f8eedd1d/15/chatbot-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4114564/pearson-initiates-legal-proceedings-company-content-train-language-models https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4114564/pearson-initiates-legal-proceedings-company-content-train-language-models https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4114564/pearson-initiates-legal-proceedings-company-content-train-language-models Wed, 10 May 2023 06:04:59 +0000