Latest salvo in escalating trade war, as Chinese companies are told by local industry bodies that US chips are 'no longer safe'
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UK Underestimates Threat Of Cyber-Attacks, Says NCSC Head
The cyber risk facing UK “widely underestimated”, warns head of GCHQ’s NCSC Richard Horne in first major speech
China Bans Exports Of Gallium, Germanium, Antimony
Beijing bans exports to US of key materials after Biden administration imposes more restrictions on Chinese chip sector
US Announces New Export Controls On China’s Chip Sector
New round of US semiconductor export restrictions designed to hamper Beijing's capacity to produce high-end chips
Canada Sues Google For Alleged Anti-Competitive Conduct In Advertising
More legal trouble. Canada's Competition Bureau sues Google for alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising
Meta Concerned At Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s
As social media ban passes, Australian government is accused by Meta of failing to consider young people's voices
German Government Plots €2 Billion For Chip Subsidies – Report
Is it enough? After Intel disappointment, Germany to offer approximately 2 billion euros in subsidies for chip investments
Intel Says $7.86bn Grant From US Will Restrict Foundry Spin-off
Chip giant's plan for Intel Foundry to be spun off as independent subsidiary will be restricted after US government grant
EU Closes Amazon State Aid Case Over Taxes
European Commission closes three failed state-aid investigations over tax rulings for Amazon, Fiat and Starbucks
Australian Senate Passes Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Ban on social media for under-16s has been passed by Senate in Australia, and will soon become world-first law
FTC Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft
Last hurrah for chair Lina Khan? Federal Trade Commission launches sweeping investigation into Microsoft before Trump handover
Kim Dotcom Suffers “Serious Stroke”, Amid Deportation Fight
Post on social media claims Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has suffered a “serious stroke” amid deportation from New Zealand
Australian Parliament Passes Bill To Ban Social Media For Under-16s
Elon won't be happy. Australia's House of Representatives passes bill to ban children under-16 years from social media. Senate still to vote
US Finalises $7.86bn Award To Intel Amidst Business Troubles
Biden administration to reduce Intel's $8.5bn preliminary award under Chips Act as company lays off 15,000 staff, delays investments
Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems Should Be Investigated, CMA Told
CMA receives 'provisional recommendation' from independent inquiry that Apple,Google mobile ecosystem needs investigation
Australia Rejects Elon Musk Claim About Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Government minister flatly rejects Elon Musk's “unsurprising” allegation that Australian government seeks control of Internet access
UK’s CMA Readies Cloud Sector “Behavioural” Remedies – Report
Targetting AWS, Microsoft? British competition regulator soon to announce “behavioural” remedies for cloud sector
Google Labels DoJ’s Structural Remedies As ‘Extreme’
Executive hits out at the DoJ's “staggering proposal” to force Google to sell off its Chrome web browser, plus other measures
US DoJ Demands Google Sell Off Chrome, End Default Search Payments
US prosecutors confirm earlier reports, demand Google sells off Chrome web browser and end default search payments to Apple etc
Tech Minister Admits UK Social Media Ban For Under-16s “On The Table”
Following Australia? Technology secretary Peter Kyle says possible ban on social media for under-16s in the UK is “on the table”
CMA Halts Google Anthropic Investigation
British competition watchdog decides Alphabet's partnership with AI startup Anthropic does not qualify for investigation
Germany “Deeply Concerned” After Damage To Two Undersea Cables
Possible sabotage? Two undersea cables in the Baltic sea have been severely damaged, triggering security concerns
US DoJ To Push Google To Sell Off Chrome Browser – Report
US Justice Department to ask Judge to force Google to sell off its Chrome browser, and also seeks rulings on AI and Android
Elon Musk To Be Summoned By MPs To Testify Over X’s Role In Riots
UK MPs will reportedly summon Elon Musk over X's role in summer riots, as well as executives from TikTok and Meta
Trump Plans Push For Federal Self-Driving Rules
Tesla shares jump after report says president-elect Donald Trump planning to make federal self-driving rules a government priority
US Finalises $6.6bn Award For TSMC Arizona Plants
US Commerce Department finalises $6.6bn subsidy to TSMC for leading-edge chip plants in Arizona, as Biden term nears end
Northvolt Mulls US Bankruptcy Protection – Report
Troubled battery maker Northvolt reportedly considers Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as possible option
FTC Plans Investigation Into Microsoft Cloud Business – Report
Microsoft's cloud business practices are reportedly facing a potential anti-competitive investigation by the FTC
Meta Fined €798m Over Alleged Facebook Marketplace Violations
Antitrust penalty. European Commission fines Meta a hefty €798m ($843m) for tying Facebook Marketplace to its social network
