Australia issues $386,000 fine against X over failure to cooperate with child sex abuse probe
Australia on Monday issued a fine of $610,500 Australian dollars ($386,000) against the company formerly known as Twitter for "falling short" in disclosing information on how it tackles child sex abuse content, in yet another setback for the Elon Musk-owned social media platform.
2023-10-16 15:19
Japan chip tool maker Kokusai Electric raises $724 million in IPO
By Mariko Katsumura, Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Chip equipment maker Kokusai Electric has raised $724.4 million after
2023-10-16 14:51
Banks Told to Review Clients Amid Historic ESG Crackdown in EU
Banks in Europe will need to adjust the risk assessments they conduct of their clients to reflect new
2023-10-16 14:22
Exclusive-US tackles loopholes in curbs on AI chip exports to China
By Karen Freifeld The U.S. will take steps to prevent American chipmakers from selling products to China that
2023-10-16 08:19
Australia fines Musk's X platform $386,000 over anti-child abuse gaps
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY An Australian regulator has fined Elon Musk's social media platform X A$610,500 ($386,000) for
2023-10-16 00:47
The $1000 Breakfast Club: How Some Big Tippers Are Inspiring Random Acts of Kindness
A group in Massachusetts is pooling their money to leave big tips for shocked servers.
2023-10-15 20:20
TikTok details disinformation steps taken after EU demand
BRUSSELS Short video app TikTok said on Sunday it had immediately mobilised resources and personnel to counter hate
2023-10-15 18:57
Hamas' cash-to-crypto global finance maze in Israel's sights
By Hadeel Al Sayegh, John O'Donnell and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON/DUBAI Palestinian militant group Hamas uses a global financing
2023-10-15 04:19
South Africa Chides Rich Nations Over ‘Just’ Transition to Green Tech
South African central bank chief Lesetja Kganyago urged wealthy nations to meet commitments to share the cost of
2023-10-15 02:50
The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality
As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to platforms including TikTok and Instagram in hopes of comprehending the brutal conflict in real time. Trending search terms on TikTok in recent days illustrate the hunger for frontline perspectives: From "graphic Israel footage" to "live stream in Israel right now," internet users are seeking out raw, unfiltered accounts of a crisis they are desperate to understand.
2023-10-15 00:49
Musk's X illegally fired worker challenging office return -US labor board
(Reuters) -Elon Musk's X illegally fired an employee in retaliation for her internet posts challenging its return-to-office policy, the U.S.
2023-10-14 05:54
How to block graphic social media posts on your kids' phones
Many schools, psychologists and safety groups are urging parents to disable their children's social media apps over mounting concerns that Hamas plans to disseminate graphic videos of hostages captured in the Israel-Gaza war.
2023-10-14 05:54