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Microsoft developed offline generative AI for U.S. intelligence to enhance security. At RSA 2024, AI's role in cybersecurity was emphasized. Australasia faces AI-driven threats, leading Google and Microsoft to invest heavily in local defenses and digital resilience.
The potential sale of TikTok could realign the tech industry, with Oracle and others vying for control. This move may shift power in the global tech landscape, highlighting TikTok's vast influence and the complexities of geopolitical and regulatory challenges.
Biden signed a law forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok, citing espionage concerns. This sparked legal battles and buyer interest. Despite the ban, Biden's campaign plans to use TikTok, revealing policy contradictions.
President Biden's signature on the Senate bill mandating ByteDance to divest from TikTok has unleashed a flurry of
With a new U.S. law compelling ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban, tech giants like Meta, Google, and Oracle are potential buyers. The legislative push complicates the sale, raising antitrust concerns, especially for Meta and Google, while Oracle's existing stake could give it an edge.
Implications of US Legislation on TikTok's Operations
Microsoft invests $1.5B in G42 to boost AI and expand globally. G42 shifts away from China, solidifying the UAE as an AI hub. Brad Smith joins G42's board, with a $1B developer fund and AI safety pact.
Google's Strategic Advances at Cloud Next '24
ByteDance denies a reported 60% profit surge as U.S. lawmakers push to force TikTok's divestiture. Taylor Swift re-engages with TikTok ahead of her album release. ByteDance shifts focus to AI and app expansion amid growing scrutiny.
Microsoft is investing $2.9 billion to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in Japan, marking its largest investment in the country. This initiative includes establishing a new Microsoft Research Asia lab in Tokyo, focusing on AI and robotics, and training three million individuals in AI skills.
Indonesia's banking sector faces rising cyber threats, with an 85% increase in email attacks in Q3 2023. Bank Syariah Indonesia (BRI) has been criticized for inadequate security, as customers report significant losses from digital fraud, highlighting the need for stronger protections.
Apple CEO Tim Cook stressed China's importance at the 2024 China Development Forum, focusing on AI growth and easing US-China tensions. He unveiled Apple's largest store in Asia, reinforcing commitment to the region amidst challenges in the smartphone market.
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