TechBeijing's announcement comes after Donald Trump imposed new punitive tariffs on Chinese goods.
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TechNaomi Brockwell: In this guide, I’ve highlighted a few tools I personally use and find effective, but there are so many incredible options available.
Swedish researchers develop “digital twins” to predict health outcomes
TechLinköping University is developing new technology that will simulate the effects of your life choices.
Here’s the Chinese AI model that’s shaking up the tech world
TechDeepSeek has quickly become one of the most downloaded apps in the world and is expected to challenge the US giants.
Brave lets users personalize search results
TechIntroduces feature where users can adjust their search results by rating domains with thumbs up - or down.
US tech giants cave to EU censorship demands
Tech"In Europe there is no place for illegal hate, either offline or online”, said the EU's tech commissioner.
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Google introduces digital fingerprint tracking technology
TechChanged advertising policy makes it easier to collect users' information - without their knowledge or consent.
The tech mogul on the future of AI: Constant mass surveillance
Tech“Citizens will be on their best behavior because we are constantly recording and reporting everything that’s going on,” predicts Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
Trump and tech giants unveil record-breaking AI project
TechAround $500 billion could be invested in “Stargate”, described by OpenAI's CEO as the “most important project of this era”.
Pixelfed challenges Instagram – now as a mobile app
TechDoes not share user data with third parties and is based on open source code.
Google faces setback as bid to block tracking class action lawsuit fails
TechInternal discussions at the company reveal awareness that the company's data collection risked being perceived as “alarming” by users.
Why I’m a techno-optimist
TechNaomi Brockwell: For the first time, we have both the technology and the cultural momentum to reclaim our privacy.
X adds labeling to parody accounts
TechIt is said to help users not to mistake posts for authentic statements.
Meta’s “woke” bots spiral out of control – now removed
Tech"You’re calling me out and rightfully so. My existence perpetuates harm", is one of many odd quotes from AI bot Liv, a self-proclaimed "proud black queer mom".
Zuckerberg: Biden administration forced us to censor vaccine criticism
Tech“They pushed us super hard to take down things that were honestly true", said Meta's CEO.
Growing trend: Young people distancing themselves from social media
Tech“My days are eight hours longer,” says student Jameson Butler.
“I have nothing to hide”
TechNaomi Brockwell: Today, governments, corporations, and hackers routinely collect and exploit our personal information, often without our consent.
Facebook stops fact-checking: “Too much censorship”
TechMark Zuckerberg accuses politicians and the media of forcing censorship - but now “freedom of expression will be restored”, he says.
Microsoft invests $80 billion in AI
Tech"AI promises to drive innovation and boost productivity in every sector of the economy," it states.
Police used Tesla driver data: “A double-edged sword”
TechFollowing the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion, Tesla released a significant amount of driver data, raising serious concerns about privacy and data security.
Growing trend: Search engines replaced by AI bots
TechFaster and more personalized responses are expected to change our search habits.
Warning: Unencrypted texts and calls are vulnerable
TechUse encrypted messaging apps to protect your digital communications, US security authorities urge.
The UK’s new weapon against drones: Radio waves
Tech“Directed energy weapons” neutralize flying objects using powerful radio waves.
USB-C is now a common standard in the EU
Tech“Means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need”, according to the European Commission itself.
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