Computing UK www.computing.co.uk EU probes Apple, Google and Meta for DMA violations <img alt="EU probes Apple, Google and Meta for DMA violations" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cf94f27/34d4c088-fa02-44f9-96b0-8a7298b7e1f5/13/iStock-Big-Tech-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Commission has launched investigations into tech giants Apple, Google and Meta, marking the first cases under the newly enacted Digital Markets Act (DMA). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cf94f27/34d4c088-fa02-44f9-96b0-8a7298b7e1f5/13/iStock-Big-Tech-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4189612/eu-probes-apple-google-meta-dma-violations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4189612/eu-probes-apple-google-meta-dma-violations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4189612/eu-probes-apple-google-meta-dma-violations Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:10:01 +0000 Big tech voices opposition to digital competition law in India <img alt="Big tech voices opposition to digital competition law in India" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ba488ab/4c640ed1-3f35-4046-82ab-109b7c0283ef/3/Gurgaon-India-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Apple is the latest tech giant to oppose the introduction of ex-ante regulations in India within the framework of the proposed digital competition law, echoing its resistance to EU's Digital Market Act (DMA) that came into effect earlier this month. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ba488ab/4c640ed1-3f35-4046-82ab-109b7c0283ef/3/Gurgaon-India-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4186321/big-tech-voices-opposition-digital-competition-law-india https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4186321/big-tech-voices-opposition-digital-competition-law-india https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4186321/big-tech-voices-opposition-digital-competition-law-india Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:43:33 +0000 Apple submits to EU pressure on app downloads <img alt=" Apple submits to EU pressure on app downloads" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e638a4e/9406e809-1698-41f0-8b75-78c10e941252/4/Apple-app-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Apple confirmed yesterday that iPhone users within the EU will from ‘later this Spring’ be able to download apps directly from websites <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e638a4e/9406e809-1698-41f0-8b75-78c10e941252/4/Apple-app-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4184911/apple-submits-eu-pressure-app-downloads https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4184911/apple-submits-eu-pressure-app-downloads https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4184911/apple-submits-eu-pressure-app-downloads Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:35:10 +0000 Meta reveals WhatsApp and Messenger interoperability strategy <img alt="Meta reveals WhatsApp and Messenger interoperability strategy" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3faed52/d1583d99-a51c-4276-b460-04a9225be697/16/smartphone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp and Messenger, has revealed its strategy for implementing interoperability with third-party messaging services, aligning with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) enforced by the European Union. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3faed52/d1583d99-a51c-4276-b460-04a9225be697/16/smartphone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4183883/meta-reveals-whatsapp-messenger-interoperability-strategy https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4183883/meta-reveals-whatsapp-messenger-interoperability-strategy https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4183883/meta-reveals-whatsapp-messenger-interoperability-strategy Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:45:38 +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 'Like a stalker': Data broker LiveRamp reported to UK, French regulators <img alt="&#39;Like a stalker&#39;: Data broker LiveRamp reported to UK, French regulators" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/abd4fc4/af28ed5a-5340-4cec-a67b-ef5a93d55346/23/mass-surveillance-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> LiveRamp is a cloud data platform company based in San Francisco. Previously known as Acxiom Corporation, it is "the industry's only interoperable platform for data collaboration across all cloud, walled garden, and media platforms," according to its website, which also says it helps customers maintain "compliance with the ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection and privacy laws." <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/abd4fc4/af28ed5a-5340-4cec-a67b-ef5a93d55346/23/mass-surveillance-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4180665/stalker-broker-liveramp-reported-uk-french-regulators https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4180665/stalker-broker-liveramp-reported-uk-french-regulators https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4180665/stalker-broker-liveramp-reported-uk-french-regulators Mon, 4 Mar 2024 09:07:30 +0000 Amazon lobbyists will be banned from EU parliament <img alt="Amazon lobbyists will be banned from EU parliament " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ab93f47/9db3e32e-608c-49ae-90ac-5b3544d10178/6/EU-Parliament-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European parliament confirmed yesterday that the access badges of Amazon lobbyists would be withdrawn. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ab93f47/9db3e32e-608c-49ae-90ac-5b3544d10178/6/EU-Parliament-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179388/amazon-lobbyists-banned-eu-parliament https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179388/amazon-lobbyists-banned-eu-parliament https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179388/amazon-lobbyists-banned-eu-parliament Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:40:39 +0000 Critics furious about Microsoft-Mistral AI partnership <img alt="Critics furious about Microsoft-Mistral AI partnership" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8421476/fdeb3d69-ad69-4ea3-9df6-9dc055e3eeec/2/iStock-Angry-workers-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Regulators are investigating a partnership between Microsoft and French firm Mistral, which has been called "Europe’s best hope" for AI development. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8421476/fdeb3d69-ad69-4ea3-9df6-9dc055e3eeec/2/iStock-Angry-workers-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179383/critics-furious-about-microsoft-mistral-ai-partnership https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179383/critics-furious-about-microsoft-mistral-ai-partnership https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4179383/critics-furious-about-microsoft-mistral-ai-partnership Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:31:33 +0000 ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop biometric monitoring of staff <img alt="ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop biometric monitoring of staff" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/654293a/9be3ecc7-871c-457e-92a0-e28e995d97ef/11/iStock-facial-recognition-1180902197-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK data protection regulator the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered Serco Leisure to stop using facial recognition and fingerprint scanning to monitor employee attendance. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/654293a/9be3ecc7-871c-457e-92a0-e28e995d97ef/11/iStock-facial-recognition-1180902197-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178174/ico-serco-leisure-stop-biometric-monitoring-staff https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178174/ico-serco-leisure-stop-biometric-monitoring-staff https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178174/ico-serco-leisure-stop-biometric-monitoring-staff Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:30:31 +0000 Regulation has made EU firms less data-hungry <img alt="Regulation has made EU firms less data-hungry" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4dc1f7b/daefd5e7-1f98-45f0-8698-d748c68bf90c/1/iStock-Data-transparency-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Regulation changes demand for data, says a report by the US-based National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4dc1f7b/daefd5e7-1f98-45f0-8698-d748c68bf90c/1/iStock-Data-transparency-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176734/regulation-eu-firms-hungry https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176734/regulation-eu-firms-hungry https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176734/regulation-eu-firms-hungry Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:45:04 +0000 EU to slap Apple with €500m fine over Spotify antitrust, report <img alt="EU to slap Apple with €500m fine over Spotify antitrust, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/08d589a/a89c26d0-002e-43c3-b4e6-08a60cfd61e7/14/Money-fine-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> EU regulators are set to deliver a financial blow to tech giant Apple, slapping it with a hefty fine for alleged violations of EU antitrust laws regarding access to its music streaming services. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/08d589a/a89c26d0-002e-43c3-b4e6-08a60cfd61e7/14/Money-fine-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175451/eu-slap-apple-eur500m-fine-spotify-antitrust-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175451/eu-slap-apple-eur500m-fine-spotify-antitrust-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175451/eu-slap-apple-eur500m-fine-spotify-antitrust-report Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:30:07 +0000 EU backtracks on Apple and Microsoft 'gatekeeper' designation <img alt="EU backtracks on Apple and Microsoft &#39;gatekeeper&#39; designation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6c646f8/af7d2431-9c8c-41ce-a6bc-cda1ff1a67df/6/flag-of-europe-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Commission (EC) has retracted its decision to classify certain offerings from Apple and Microsoft as ‘gatekeeper services’ under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6c646f8/af7d2431-9c8c-41ce-a6bc-cda1ff1a67df/6/flag-of-europe-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4174549/eu-backtracks-apple-microsoft-gatekeeper-designation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4174549/eu-backtracks-apple-microsoft-gatekeeper-designation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4174549/eu-backtracks-apple-microsoft-gatekeeper-designation Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:34:51 +0000 Europe edges closer to landmark AI regulations after France agrees to ratify AI Act <img alt="Europe edges closer to landmark AI regulations after France agrees to ratify AI Act" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/19fc809/ce8679bf-11b6-49b3-bb25-ea1843e9d6ec/9/chatbot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> France has finally agreed to ratify the EU's AI Act after months of resistance, marking a significant breakthrough in the long-standing dispute over the regulation of AI technologies in Europe. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/19fc809/ce8679bf-11b6-49b3-bb25-ea1843e9d6ec/9/chatbot-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170169/europe-edges-closer-landmark-ai-regulations-france-agrees-ratify-ai-act https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170169/europe-edges-closer-landmark-ai-regulations-france-agrees-ratify-ai-act https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4170169/europe-edges-closer-landmark-ai-regulations-france-agrees-ratify-ai-act Mon, 5 Feb 2024 07:29:56 +0000 Apple concern over potential government veto on privacy tools <img alt="Apple concern over potential government veto on privacy tools" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aba049e/af28ed5a-5340-4cec-a67b-ef5a93d55346/8/mass-surveillance-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Proposals provide Home Office with an effective veto on new security functionality <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aba049e/af28ed5a-5340-4cec-a67b-ef5a93d55346/8/mass-surveillance-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168419/apple-concern-potential-government-veto-privacy-tools https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168419/apple-concern-potential-government-veto-privacy-tools https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168419/apple-concern-potential-government-veto-privacy-tools Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:52:09 +0000 Vodafone-Three merger faces watchdog probe <img alt="Vodafone-Three merger faces watchdog probe" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/47d4912/af1e2d3a-25ce-452f-b890-df8c6b118592/6/merger-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is preparing to investigate the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three, which would create the UK's biggest network telco of 27 million customers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/47d4912/af1e2d3a-25ce-452f-b890-df8c6b118592/6/merger-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167968/vodafone-merger-watchdog-probe https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167968/vodafone-merger-watchdog-probe https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167968/vodafone-merger-watchdog-probe Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:53 +0000 Pope joins calls for international AI oversight <img alt="Pope joins calls for international AI oversight " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eb13a03/776b4a35-c72e-4c13-80c8-aeefed023d09/1/iStock-AI-in-political-advertising-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Pope Francis has stressed the need for a binding international treaty to oversee the development and application of AI, sharing concerns about the potential for a “technological dictatorship.” <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eb13a03/776b4a35-c72e-4c13-80c8-aeefed023d09/1/iStock-AI-in-political-advertising-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166090/pope-joins-calls-international-ai-oversight https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166090/pope-joins-calls-international-ai-oversight https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166090/pope-joins-calls-international-ai-oversight Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:21:56 +0000 Ofcom poaches staff from Big Tech to fill new enforcement team <img alt="Ofcom poaches staff from Big Tech to fill new enforcement team " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/51475cd/abe4bf36-73ae-41df-bee6-5a4f6f7f6e34/6/iStock-Recruitment-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Regulator hopes new team will enable it to defend decisions in court <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/51475cd/abe4bf36-73ae-41df-bee6-5a4f6f7f6e34/6/iStock-Recruitment-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161647/ofcom-poaches-staff-big-tech-enforcement-team https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161647/ofcom-poaches-staff-big-tech-enforcement-team https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161647/ofcom-poaches-staff-big-tech-enforcement-team Tue, 9 Jan 2024 11:20:24 +0000 UK regulator fires warning shot on cookie compliance <img alt="UK regulator fires warning shot on cookie compliance" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/68884a5/5e983e70-f6c3-45de-a716-591a705885d7/13/iStock-Broken-cookie-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Data protection watchdog the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered organisations failing to comply with cookie rules to clean up their act or face enforcement action. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/68884a5/5e983e70-f6c3-45de-a716-591a705885d7/13/iStock-Broken-cookie-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160205/uk-regulator-fires-warning-shot-cookie-compliance https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160205/uk-regulator-fires-warning-shot-cookie-compliance https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160205/uk-regulator-fires-warning-shot-cookie-compliance Wed, 3 Jan 2024 12:17:17 +0000 Public Domain Day: Preserving the digital realm is as fraught as ever <img alt="Public Domain Day: Preserving the digital realm is as fraught as ever" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a9b2878/990ed632-7d77-41ed-af29-28c7f4ac6957/4/steamboat2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> At last, the mouse is free (Ts & Cs applying). After decades of sending lawyers after anyone daring to use the sacred image of Mickey unauthorised, including a childcare centre, Disney has finally conceded defeat. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a9b2878/990ed632-7d77-41ed-af29-28c7f4ac6957/4/steamboat2-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4159866/public-domain-day-preserving-digital-fraught https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4159866/public-domain-day-preserving-digital-fraught https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4159866/public-domain-day-preserving-digital-fraught Tue, 2 Jan 2024 12:30:07 +0000 Child sexual abuse material discovered in popular AI image dataset <img alt="Child sexual abuse material discovered in popular AI image dataset" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e1f7442/49a57587-654d-49d3-bbd0-b0218bef312f/4/iStock-child-exploitation-1090167112-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A study by researchers at the Stanford Internet Observatory has found that LAION-5B, one of the largest image datasets used to train AI systems like Stable Diffusion, contains thousands of instances of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e1f7442/49a57587-654d-49d3-bbd0-b0218bef312f/4/iStock-child-exploitation-1090167112-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159093/child-sexual-abuse-material-discovered-popular-ai-image-dataset https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159093/child-sexual-abuse-material-discovered-popular-ai-image-dataset https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159093/child-sexual-abuse-material-discovered-popular-ai-image-dataset Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:01:13 +0000 EU launches formal investigation into Musk's X <img alt="EU launches formal investigation into Musk&#39;s X" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/605d992/49e9bb1e-96fe-4fdd-ae78-419e9dc6c30b/7/X-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Union has initiated its first investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA), targeting social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/605d992/49e9bb1e-96fe-4fdd-ae78-419e9dc6c30b/7/X-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4157966/eu-launches-formal-investigation-musks https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4157966/eu-launches-formal-investigation-musks https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4157966/eu-launches-formal-investigation-musks Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:04:36 +0000 MoD fined over data breach that 'could have cost lives' <img alt="MoD fined over data breach that &#39;could have cost lives&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c2a328d/62c17d26-3566-42be-9cc0-8e0ab86737a0/1/iStock-Military-aircraft-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The ICO has fined the Ministry of Defence (MoD) £350,000 for accidentally sharing personal information of Afghan people hoping to relocate to the UK, after the Taliban took over in 2021. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c2a328d/62c17d26-3566-42be-9cc0-8e0ab86737a0/1/iStock-Military-aircraft-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156605/mod-fined-breach-cost-lives https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156605/mod-fined-breach-cost-lives https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156605/mod-fined-breach-cost-lives Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:08:53 +0000 EU agrees world's first legal AI regulations <img alt="EU agrees world&#39;s first legal AI regulations" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5634f79/5276dbf2-3344-4b16-9367-b1eead887ccf/11/chatgpt-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> EU negotiators have announced the world's first comprehensive set of rules to regulate artificial intelligence, described as a "launch pad" to lead the global AI race. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5634f79/5276dbf2-3344-4b16-9367-b1eead887ccf/11/chatgpt-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4155006/eu-announces-landmark-deal-worlds-comprehensive-ai-rules https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4155006/eu-announces-landmark-deal-worlds-comprehensive-ai-rules https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4155006/eu-announces-landmark-deal-worlds-comprehensive-ai-rules Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:50:33 +0000 Bank of England proposes new rules to curb reliance on big tech <img alt="Bank of England proposes new rules to curb reliance on big tech" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9a40763/c5c1e8b3-4478-42f2-b310-5c79e66b73fb/6/iStock-475435106-bank-of-england-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Bank of England, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have issued a consultation proposing new rules to regulate the finance sector's reliance on "critical third parties", or CTPs <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9a40763/c5c1e8b3-4478-42f2-b310-5c79e66b73fb/6/iStock-475435106-bank-of-england-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154872/bank-england-proposes-rules-curb-reliance-big-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154872/bank-england-proposes-rules-curb-reliance-big-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154872/bank-england-proposes-rules-curb-reliance-big-tech Fri, 8 Dec 2023 12:51:14 +0000 Misuse will be punished: UK regulator warns against AI complacency <img alt="Misuse will be punished: UK regulator warns against AI complacency" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/58062d5/4416d38a-0630-44e6-ab67-b35025343d69/11/john-edwards-ICO-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK Information Commissioner John Edwards has warned organisations against complacency when implementing AI saying they must consider privacy risks and protect people's personal information. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/58062d5/4416d38a-0630-44e6-ab67-b35025343d69/11/john-edwards-ICO-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154272/misuse-punished-uk-regulator-warns-ai-complacency https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154272/misuse-punished-uk-regulator-warns-ai-complacency https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154272/misuse-punished-uk-regulator-warns-ai-complacency Thu, 7 Dec 2023 11:52:31 +0000 EU heavies disagree with bloc's AI plans, support UK-style 'wait-and-see' proposal <img alt="EU heavies disagree with bloc&#39;s AI plans, support UK-style &#39;wait-and-see&#39; proposal" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2b08119/e88380a9-a77e-41c6-b87c-b2ae9be85ae2/0/iStock-Europe-regulation-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Europe's largest states have put Anglo-centric proposals for light-touch regulation of artificial intelligence on the table in negotiations over the EU's proposed AI Act, which intends to impose harsh rules over developers of the emerging technology. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2b08119/e88380a9-a77e-41c6-b87c-b2ae9be85ae2/0/iStock-Europe-regulation-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4148348/eu-heavies-disagree-blocs-ai-plans-support-uk-style-wait-proposal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4148348/eu-heavies-disagree-blocs-ai-plans-support-uk-style-wait-proposal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4148348/eu-heavies-disagree-blocs-ai-plans-support-uk-style-wait-proposal Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:59:07 +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 Biden and Xi to sign deal limiting use of AI in nuclear weapons systems <img alt="Biden and Xi to sign deal limiting use of AI in nuclear weapons systems" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2826f98/9d4ad666-0bbe-4ad1-987a-9aa934af7087/11/China-US-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Hopes are high that the landmark agreement will be a step towards improving global superpower relations <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2826f98/9d4ad666-0bbe-4ad1-987a-9aa934af7087/11/China-US-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4145986/biden-xi-sign-deal-limiting-ai-nuclear-weapons-systems https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4145986/biden-xi-sign-deal-limiting-ai-nuclear-weapons-systems https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4145986/biden-xi-sign-deal-limiting-ai-nuclear-weapons-systems Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:53:48 +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 The CMA's investigation into the UK cloud services market comes at crucial time <img alt="The CMA&#39;s investigation into the UK cloud services market comes at crucial time" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/88207eb/bf18b83c-06ff-4f4d-973e-f7570f58cdbb/4/Josh-Boer-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the cloud has emerged as a transformative force. The global IT landscape is experiencing profound shift, with a significant portion (60%) of corporate data finding its home in the cloud. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/88207eb/bf18b83c-06ff-4f4d-973e-f7570f58cdbb/4/Josh-Boer-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4139650/cmas-investigation-uk-cloud-services-market-comes-crucial https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4139650/cmas-investigation-uk-cloud-services-market-comes-crucial https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4139650/cmas-investigation-uk-cloud-services-market-comes-crucial Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:40:51 +0000 Online Safety Act receives royal assent <img alt="Online Safety Act receives royal assent" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e3abb75/dd606e4c-10fd-4786-940b-89b0653a0c80/3/iStock-Downing-Street-and-Whitehall-signs-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Online Safety Bill is now the Online Safety Act (OSA) having officially received royal assent on Thursday. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e3abb75/dd606e4c-10fd-4786-940b-89b0653a0c80/3/iStock-Downing-Street-and-Whitehall-signs-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139427/online-safety-act-receives-royal-assent https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139427/online-safety-act-receives-royal-assent https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139427/online-safety-act-receives-royal-assent Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:37:28 +0000 33 US states sue Meta over youth mental health crisis  <img alt="33 US states sue Meta over youth mental health crisis " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/31d079c/aaeeb1b6-ba10-4009-850e-28ece5f13321/6/instagram-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Legislators from 33 US states have filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the tech giant of prioritising financial gains over the wellbeing of its younger users.   <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/31d079c/aaeeb1b6-ba10-4009-850e-28ece5f13321/6/instagram-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4138147/us-sue-meta-youth-mental-health-crisis https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4138147/us-sue-meta-youth-mental-health-crisis https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4138147/us-sue-meta-youth-mental-health-crisis Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:22:39 +0000 iPhone-maker Foxconn faces investigation in China over tax and land use <img alt="iPhone-maker Foxconn faces investigation in China over tax and land use" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d84ee4a/fa7702f5-3ec9-407c-9a00-58a95235e314/16/China-flag-754582-1280-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about political motivations, China's tax authorities have initiated a series of investigations into Foxconn, the company responsible for manufacturing Apple's iconic iPhone. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d84ee4a/fa7702f5-3ec9-407c-9a00-58a95235e314/16/China-flag-754582-1280-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137579/iphone-maker-foxconn-investigation-china-tax-land https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137579/iphone-maker-foxconn-investigation-china-tax-land https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137579/iphone-maker-foxconn-investigation-china-tax-land Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:12:33 +0000 IT Essentials: Shifting the pendulum <img alt="IT Essentials: Shifting the pendulum" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/791ef30/fb7c2032-a61d-4abb-a5ea-27615b4e97a8/2/iStock-Pendulum-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK lost out in £2 billion in taxes from Big Tech firms in 2021 alone - completely legally. But fixing the problem is no small task. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/791ef30/fb7c2032-a61d-4abb-a5ea-27615b4e97a8/2/iStock-Pendulum-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4136298/essentials-shifting-pendulum https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4136298/essentials-shifting-pendulum https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4136298/essentials-shifting-pendulum Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:46 +0000 Google ordered to pay female executive $1m for gender bias  <img alt="Google ordered to pay female executive $1m for gender bias " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1463325/e6e9bb1a-2835-4c90-8bff-7630bb60db6e/9/gavel-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a groundbreaking case, Google has been instructed by a jury to compensate senior executive Ulku Rowe with a sum exceeding $1 million, after the jury concluded that the tech giant treated her unfairly based on her gender.   <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1463325/e6e9bb1a-2835-4c90-8bff-7630bb60db6e/9/gavel-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137199/google-pay-female-executive-usd-gender-bias https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137199/google-pay-female-executive-usd-gender-bias https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137199/google-pay-female-executive-usd-gender-bias Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:38:12 +0000 Economists urge UK to stand firm on Big Tech regulation amid industry lobbying <img alt="Economists urge UK to stand firm on Big Tech regulation amid industry lobbying" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e95e807/a58bd463-e2dc-451c-a7a0-0dc501bd9004/11/iStock-Houses-of-Parliament-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> US economist Jason Furman says the UK risks disrupting the “careful balance” of its proposed legislation to regulate Big Tech platforms if it pursues changes sought by the industry. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e95e807/a58bd463-e2dc-451c-a7a0-0dc501bd9004/11/iStock-Houses-of-Parliament-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137187/economists-urge-uk-stand-firm-big-tech-regulation-amid-industry-lobbying https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137187/economists-urge-uk-stand-firm-big-tech-regulation-amid-industry-lobbying https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137187/economists-urge-uk-stand-firm-big-tech-regulation-amid-industry-lobbying Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:18:46 +0000 EU gives Meta, TikTok one week to detail measures against disinformation <img alt="EU gives Meta, TikTok one week to detail measures against disinformation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d9d5807/167b693d-e5ac-4fec-9691-077fb8fa7c64/14/fake-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Commission is intensifying its efforts to combat the spread of hate speech and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas war by demanding that Meta and TikTok provide detailed information about their strategies to address these issues. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d9d5807/167b693d-e5ac-4fec-9691-077fb8fa7c64/14/fake-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4136639/eu-meta-tiktok-measures-war-disinformation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4136639/eu-meta-tiktok-measures-war-disinformation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4136639/eu-meta-tiktok-measures-war-disinformation Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:12:57 +0000 Facial recognition firm Clearview AI overturns £7.5m UK fine on appeal <img alt="Facial recognition firm Clearview AI overturns £7.5m UK fine on appeal" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4fe7f47/f5911a18-fc7f-4664-b2f3-b278fd5e8dd4/21/face-detection-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a significant legal victory for controversial US-based facial recognition technology firm Clearview AI, a UK tribunal has ruled in favour of the company, overturning a £7.5 million fine imposed by the UK's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4fe7f47/f5911a18-fc7f-4664-b2f3-b278fd5e8dd4/21/face-detection-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4136182/facial-recognition-firm-clearview-ai-overturns-gbp-uk-fine-appeal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4136182/facial-recognition-firm-clearview-ai-overturns-gbp-uk-fine-appeal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4136182/facial-recognition-firm-clearview-ai-overturns-gbp-uk-fine-appeal Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:12:25 +0000