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Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Social media empowers disinfo operations. What can the EU do about it? Brussels has started to recognise that social media platforms are not just digital town squares, but the profit-driven allies of the enemies of democracy. It is high time to act accordingly, Domonkos D Kovacs writes. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News The EU passed the first AI law. Tech experts say it’s ‘bittersweet’ In a world-first, the EU has passed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence but while some argue it does not go far enough, others say it could hurt companies with “additional constraints”. 16/03/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Delay, depress, destroy: How Big Tech subverts the EU's new laws When the DSA and DMA were passed in 2022, major tech industry associations praised the new laws as significant achievements. It is time for Big Tech corporations to stop pouting and live up to their responsibility, Jan Penfrat writes. 06/03/2024
Now playing Next Work Why do 80% of men in tech believe women are treated equally? Women in tech dispel a study which saw 80% of men surveyed in the industry saying there is gender parity. Here’s what women think about how things can improve. 11/02/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News Safer Internet Day: How parents can protect their children online A global survey reveals children want tech companies to do more to protect them online but the “smoke and mirrors” promises by tech titans may not be enough. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Markets A look at how the Magnificent Seven rival Europe’s top four economies Euronews Business takes a closer look at how Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla now account for nearly one-third of the S&P 500 Index, a concentration that sparks intense debate over the future of market equilibrium. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Should EU’s platform accountability rules have a 'Brussels effect'? The DSA's first signs of impact are becoming visible, but what is stopping big tech from treating everyone who uses their services fairly and equitably, Claire Pershan, Odanga Madung and Kiito Shilongo write. 31/01/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Elon Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth billions, judge rules The plan called for Musk to reap billions if Tesla, which is based in Austin, Texas, hit certain market capitalisation and operational milestones. 31/01/2024
Now playing Next Tech News US opens inquiry into Big Tech's partnerships with AI startups Tech giants have recently invested billions in artificial intelligence (AI) startups. 26/01/2024
Now playing Next Tech News What’s behind the latest wave of tech worker layoffs? Multiple tech companies have announced layoffs this month, prompting worker outrage and frustration, but should tech expect the same number of cuts as last year? 25/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Apple settles €12 million antitrust fine with Russia's government A Russian court has ruled that Apple misused its dominant market position through the App Store, resulting in another fine for the tech giant. 23/01/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Pornhub among porn sites to be policed by strict EU digital rules Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos will need to abide by the European Union's strictest digital regulations after they were designated "very large online platforms" (VLOPs) by the EU executive on Wednesday. 20/12/2023
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Now playing Next Tech News Google launches AI model Gemini, its big hope for taking on ChatGPT In a bid to takedown OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google says its new AI Gemini can reason better than its existing rivals. 07/12/2023
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