Microsoft Invests $70 Million in South Africa for AI Advancement
Microsoft South Africa (SA) has entered into a $70.5 million artificial intelligence (AI) investment agreement with the Southern African nation’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC). The investment aims to support the development of black-owned small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in both tech and non-tech sectors over the next 10 years. Approximately 200 […] Powered by...
Latam Insights: Venezuela Seizes Over 11,000 Bitcoin Miners, Paraguay Cracks Down on Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Venezuela seizes over 11,000 bitcoin miners to save energy, Paraguay cracks down on illegal bitcoin mining, and Brazil aims to finalize crypto regulations this year. Venezuelan Authorities Announce Bitcoin Mining Ban, Confiscate Over […] Powered by...
Expend4bles: 3,000 Canadians Targeted in Federal Court Piracy Sweep
According to The Numbers, the most financially successful movie franchise of all time is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Generating almost $30 billion at the worldwide box office, its closest rival is Star Wars, with just $10.3 billion. In 198th place with a still-respectable $840 million is The Expendables franchise. While not at the top of the heap here, none of the competition would have a chance of beating this series if legal...
Jury Finds ‘Destiny 2’ Cheat Seller Liable For Copyright Infringement in Landmark Lawsuit
Three years ago, Bungie filed a complaint at a federal court in Seattle, accusing Destiny 2 cheat seller AimJunkies.com of copyright and trademark infringement, among other things. The same accusations were also made against Phoenix Digital Group, the operating company behind the website, and third-party developer James May. AimJunkies denied the claims and argued that cheating isn’t against the law. In addition, it refuted the...
Microsoft’s New Recall AI Tool May Be a ‘Privacy Nightmare’
Plus: US surveillance reportedly targets pro-Palestinian protesters, the FBI arrests a man for AI-generated CSAM, and stalkerware targets hotel computers. Powered by WPeMatico
