As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to platforms including TikTok and Instagram in hopes of comprehending...
Month: October 2023
Can You Hide a Child’s Face From A.I.?
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Parents have been stressing out for at least two decades about what to share about their children online. Powerful new technologies present a more...
Many schools, psychologists and safety groups are urging parents to disable their children’s social media apps over mounting concerns that Hamas plans to disseminate...
EU officials warn Google and YouTube about Hamas-Israel disinformation and graphic content
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The European Commission sent a warning letter Friday to Google and its subsidiary YouTube over disinformation and graphic content linked to the Hamas-Israel conflict,...
Microsoft completes blockbuster Activision Blizzard takeover after UK removes final hurdle
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Microsoft has completed its takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of “Call of Duty” and other hit video games, closing one of the biggest...
Israel’s vast tech sector has seen its fair share of crises, from financial downturns and the Covid-19 pandemic to periodic flare-ups in the Israeli-Palestinian...
With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact.Read More
‘Xbox Wins?’ Gamers Cautiously Celebrate Microsoft Activision Deal
They could save money if Activision’s titles are added to Xbox Game Pass, a monthly subscription service. But some are reserving judgment.Read More
How Microsoft Turned the Tide in Its Regulatory Fight Over Activision
The company found a way to placate three of the most powerful regulatory bodies in the world, along with a federal judge in San...
Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.Read...