The European Union has levied its first-ever fine under the Digital Services Act, and it’s a big one against X. The €120 million penalty targets the platform’s “deceptive” verification system and a lack of ad and data transparency.
The New York Times is taking another AI giant to court, this time targeting the buzzy search startup Perplexity. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, accuses the company of massive copyright infringement by using Times content without permission. This legal battle could set a major precedent for how
Scientists are proposing a radical method for building on Mars: using microbes. A new study outlines how a partnership between two bacteria could turn loose regolith into solid, concrete-like material, all while producing oxygen as a bonus.
The European Commission has fined X 120 million euros, roughly $140 million, for violating the bloc’s Digital Services Act. The charges center on deceptive blue checkmarks and a lack of advertising transparency.
Ireland is making a huge bet on its future knowledge economy. A new €4.55 billion, five-year plan aims to supercharge research, build a new supercomputer, and create thousands of new student places in critical fields.
Netflix has reportedly won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, moving into exclusive negotiations. Paramount Skydance, a rival bidder, is calling the process “tainted” and warns regulators will block any Netflix deal.
Apple is losing two key executives, with General Counsel Kate Adams and VP for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson both retiring in 2026. Their duties are being consolidated into a new role for Jennifer Newstead, who is joining from Meta. This follows a week of other major execu
The dream of a big exit often overshadows the messy reality. According to founders who’ve been through it, the sale is just the beginning of a new, complex chapter.
Back in 2001, BT sold thousands of telephone exchanges for £2.3bn in a 30-year leaseback deal to tackle its £30bn debt. With that lease expiring in 2031 and the copper network shutting down, BT now faces a stark ultimatum: vacate the sites completely or commit to new decade-long leases at today’s sk
In a candid interview, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reveals the relentless pressure of leading the world’s most valuable chip company. He describes a permanent state of anxiety, a daily routine of reading thousands of emails, and a leadership philosophy built on embracing being wrong.
