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Apple Reportedly Plans to Discontinue Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter
Apple, with its iPhone 15 series, made the shift from its proprietary lightning port to the USB Type-C in compliance with the regulations made mandatory by the European Union (EU). Now, it appears that the Cupertino-based technology giant is planning to discontinue its accessories which feature a lightning port, starting with the lightning to 3.5mm...
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With Donald Trump's Return, Will EU Go Easier On Ally Elon Musk?
Donald Trump's White House comeback gives his ally Elon Musk a sizeable advantage in a running standoff with EU tech regulators -- who may now think twice before fining his X platform over disinformation concerns.
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US Taking Steps To Put Google Under Federal Supervision, Report Says
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken steps to put Alphabet's Google under formal federal supervision, the Washington Post reported, potentially mounting yet another regulatory challenge for the Big Tech giant.
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Crypto Legislation Likely Coming Under Trump, Ex-SEC Chief Says
Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald Trump's administration, Jay Clayton, a former top Wall Street regulator and potential political appointee, said on Wednesday.
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OpenAI In Regulator Talks To Become For-Profit Company
The attorney general in Delaware also has been in communication about the nonprofit to for-profit shift, as detailed in a letter to OpenAI.
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Harris Vs. Trump: Views On AI Regulation Takes Centre Stage In US Polls
Its not surprising that technology regulation is an important issue in the 2024 US presidential campaign.
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US FCC Adopts Rules That Require All Smartphones to Offer Hearing Aid Support
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules mandating that all mobile phones released in the country must be compatible with hearing aids and adhere to volume control standards that allow users to hear sounds at a louder volume without introducing distortion. This initiative seeks to enhance accessibility for the 48 million...
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Apple Accused of Restricting Workers' Slack, Social Media Use by US Labor Board
Apple has been accused by the US National Labor Relations board of interfering with workers' rights to collectively advocate for better working conditions by restricting their use of Slack. The NLRB complaint also alleges that the iPhone maker illegally fired an employee who advocated for workplace changes on Slack, and made another worker delete a...
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Crypto.com Sues US SEC After Receiving Legal Threat from Regulator
Crypto.com filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The case filed also names SEC Chair Gary Gensler and four other commissioners as defendants.
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2024 Nobel Prize In Medicine Goes To US Scientists For microRNA Discovery
Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation, the award-giving body said on Monday.
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Coinbase Locks Horns with US SEC in Court Over Crypto Rulemaking
Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, sued the Securities and Exchange Commission last year in an effort to compel the regulator to act on a petition for rulemaking Coinbase filed in 2022. The cryptocurrency exchange has pressed the agency to create new rules for digital assets.
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Qualcomm Said to Have Approached Intel About a Takeover in Recent Days
Qualcomm is said to have recently approached Intel to discuss a potential acquisition of the chipmaker, a move that could significantly transform the industry but face regulatory scrutiny. Qualcomm's CEO, Cristiano Amon, is said to have taken a personal role in the acquisition talks with US chipmaker Intel.
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US To Convene Global AI Safety Summit In November
The San Francisco meeting will include technical experts from each member's AI safety institute, or equivalent government-backed scientific office, to discuss priority work areas, and advance global collaboration and knowledge sharing on AI safety.
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"Wear Proper Undergarments": Delta Airlines' New Memo For Flight Attendants
A recent two-page memo outlines strict appearance requirements for interviews, training, and career advancement.
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US, Britain, EU to Sign First International AI Treaty
The first legally binding international AI treaty will be open for signing on Thursday with the US, the UK, and the EU coming together for this. The signatories can choose to adopt or maintain legislative, administrative or other measures to give effect to the provisions.
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Apple Reportedly Plans to Discontinue Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter
Apple, with its iPhone 15 series, made the shift from its proprietary lightning port to the USB Type-C in compliance with the regulations made mandatory by the European Union (EU). Now, it appears that the Cupertino-based technology giant is planning to discontinue its accessories which feature a lightning port, starting with the lightning to 3.5mm...
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With Donald Trump's Return, Will EU Go Easier On Ally Elon Musk?
Donald Trump's White House comeback gives his ally Elon Musk a sizeable advantage in a running standoff with EU tech regulators -- who may now think twice before fining his X platform over disinformation concerns.
-
US Taking Steps To Put Google Under Federal Supervision, Report Says
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken steps to put Alphabet's Google under formal federal supervision, the Washington Post reported, potentially mounting yet another regulatory challenge for the Big Tech giant.
-
Crypto Legislation Likely Coming Under Trump, Ex-SEC Chief Says
Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald Trump's administration, Jay Clayton, a former top Wall Street regulator and potential political appointee, said on Wednesday.
-
OpenAI In Regulator Talks To Become For-Profit Company
The attorney general in Delaware also has been in communication about the nonprofit to for-profit shift, as detailed in a letter to OpenAI.
-
Harris Vs. Trump: Views On AI Regulation Takes Centre Stage In US Polls
Its not surprising that technology regulation is an important issue in the 2024 US presidential campaign.
-
US FCC Adopts Rules That Require All Smartphones to Offer Hearing Aid Support
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules mandating that all mobile phones released in the country must be compatible with hearing aids and adhere to volume control standards that allow users to hear sounds at a louder volume without introducing distortion. This initiative seeks to enhance accessibility for the 48 million...
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Apple Accused of Restricting Workers' Slack, Social Media Use by US Labor Board
Apple has been accused by the US National Labor Relations board of interfering with workers' rights to collectively advocate for better working conditions by restricting their use of Slack. The NLRB complaint also alleges that the iPhone maker illegally fired an employee who advocated for workplace changes on Slack, and made another worker delete a...
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Crypto.com Sues US SEC After Receiving Legal Threat from Regulator
Crypto.com filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The case filed also names SEC Chair Gary Gensler and four other commissioners as defendants.
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2024 Nobel Prize In Medicine Goes To US Scientists For microRNA Discovery
Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation, the award-giving body said on Monday.
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Coinbase Locks Horns with US SEC in Court Over Crypto Rulemaking
Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, sued the Securities and Exchange Commission last year in an effort to compel the regulator to act on a petition for rulemaking Coinbase filed in 2022. The cryptocurrency exchange has pressed the agency to create new rules for digital assets.
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Qualcomm Said to Have Approached Intel About a Takeover in Recent Days
Qualcomm is said to have recently approached Intel to discuss a potential acquisition of the chipmaker, a move that could significantly transform the industry but face regulatory scrutiny. Qualcomm's CEO, Cristiano Amon, is said to have taken a personal role in the acquisition talks with US chipmaker Intel.
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US To Convene Global AI Safety Summit In November
The San Francisco meeting will include technical experts from each member's AI safety institute, or equivalent government-backed scientific office, to discuss priority work areas, and advance global collaboration and knowledge sharing on AI safety.
-
"Wear Proper Undergarments": Delta Airlines' New Memo For Flight Attendants
A recent two-page memo outlines strict appearance requirements for interviews, training, and career advancement.
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US, Britain, EU to Sign First International AI Treaty
The first legally binding international AI treaty will be open for signing on Thursday with the US, the UK, and the EU coming together for this. The signatories can choose to adopt or maintain legislative, administrative or other measures to give effect to the provisions.
