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• Actors strike over AI threat in video games July 26, 2024
  The video game industry is facing a major disruption as actors, led by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (Sag-Aftra), have gone on strike over concerns about the use of AI technology. According to Sag-Aftra, the major video game makers-including Activision, Warner Bros. and Walt Disney-are refusing to provide clear protections […]
• Amazon Italy in a storm as €121m seized for tax fraud July 26, 2024
  Milan’s Guardia di Finanza has carried out an emergency preventive seizure of about €121 million from Amazon Italia as part of an investigation led by prosecutors Paolo Storari and Valentina Mondovì. The charge? Tax fraud, a crime that continues to cast a shadow over the business practices of large multinationals. The investigation focuses on an […]
• OpenAI unveils search feature to challenge Google’s dominance July 26, 2024
  In a major move to shake up the search engine landscape, OpenAI has announced the trial of a new search feature for its ChatGPT product. This innovative tool integrates real-time information into its AI-powered chatbot, giving users access to up-to-date answers and links. The new search feature is currently available to a limited number of […]
• EU to Ireland: data governance matters July 26, 2024
  The European Union has opened infringement proceedings against Ireland for failing to implement the Data Governance Act, a 2022 law that aims to enhance data sharing across sectors and between EU countries to benefit both citizens and businesses. Thus far, Ireland has received only a gentle slap on the wrist for failing to implement the […]
• Still CrowdStricken July 26, 2024
  Niall and Dusty look at the biggest stories of the week including the fallout from the CrowdStrike debacle, why Internet trolls are struggling with Kamala Harris, a sell-off of AI stocks, and a possible new design for the iPhone. To never miss an episode of TechRadio subscribe, comment and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify or YouTube The post […]
• European fine for Meta for abusing Facebook Marketplace July 25, 2024
  Meta is likely to be fined by the EU for linking its Marketplace ad service to Facebook. It was preceded by a year-and-a-half of investigations. Meta allegedly abused its dominance by unilaterally imposing unfair trading terms on competing online advertisers on Facebook or Instagram, reported Reuters. The fine could reach $13.4 billion, or 10% of […]
• Dublin City University to the ESA Space Solutions Ireland Consortium July 25, 2024
  Dublin City University (DCU) has become the newest member of the European Space Agency (ESA) Space Solutions Ireland Consortium. The Consortium – which supports innovative space active start-ups – is a collaborative initiative designed to foster innovation, facilitate the transfer of space technology to non-space sectors, and nurture the development of high-potential companies. DCU’s inclusion […]
• Future Planet to manage CSRD compliance for GMC Utilities July 25, 2024
  GMC Utilities has entered a strategic partnership with ESG data platform developer Future Planet to ensure meets its compliance obligations under the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). “At GMC Utilities, our commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance is paramount. By collaborating with Future Planet, we are taking a significant step forward in aligning […]
• Data Edge brings Anritsu’s Site Master to Ireland July 25, 2024
  Network optimisation and application performance management specialist Data Edge, has become the Anritsu Corporation’s first partner in Ireland to add Site Master to its product portfolio. Launched in 1995, Site Master is tailored to support multiple critical industries such as telecommunications, broadcasting, satellite, aerospace, and defence. The product plays an essential role in the telecommunications […]
• Can we use the ‘are we the baddies’ gif? July 25, 2024
  It’s been a bad couple of weeks for tech. Once again, a handful of mega-rich, self-entitled and whiny tech bros have put the wider IT community to shame by reinforcing the stereotype of out of touch, extremely rich white men with minimal empathy and a laser focus on their own interests instead of that of […]