WhatsApp urges the UK Government to review its online security bill, to respect end-to-end encryption of private messaging services and "guarantee the human right to privacy" since, otherwise, it implies an "unprecedented threat" to the security of British citizens and around the world.
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Germany calls for early EU regulations for artificial intelligence
The German Minister for Transport and Digitization, Volker Wissing, called for the rapid development of legal rules for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union.
"We must react sensibly now and regulate…
Cuba authorizes dollar deposits in cash
The Cuban government again authorized, starting this Monday, dollar cash deposits that had been suspended in 2021 by a resolution of the Central Bank of Cuba (BCC).
The resolution of the Central Bank (BCC) published on Monday in the…
The Chilean Congress approved a 40-hour weekly shift
The Chilean Congress of Deputies has approved by a large majority the bill to reduce the working day from 45 to 40 hours a week, a new legislation that must now be ratified by the country's president, Gabriel Boric.
The Lower House has…
Google ends support for third-party smart displays
Google has quietly ended 'software' support for smart displays from brands like LG, Lenovo and JBL that featured the company's Assistant built-in and other company services.
Google announced the implementation of its Assistant on more…
Twitter no longer an independent company
Twitter ceased to be independent after merging with X Corp., chaired by Elon Musk, according to court documents obtained by Bloomberg in a lawsuit filed by activist Laura Loomer against the company and its former CEO Jack Dorsey.
The…
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J&J offers to pay $8.9 billion in talc lawsuits
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Australia banned the use of TikTok on government devices
The Australian Government prohibited the installation of the TikTok application on phones and other devices linked to the public administration, in line with the decisions that the United States Administration or the European Commission…
Online betting and e-commerce will pay taxes in Brazil
Brazil could impose taxes on certain electronic transactions and online gambling in its next tax reform scheduled for mid-year.
This Monday, the Minister of Finance of Brazil, Fernando Haddad, indicated that until now these activities are…
Investors and cryptocurrency miners will pay taxes in Denmark
The Supreme Court of Denmark has established that Bitcoin mining and investment cannot be considered tax-free, due to the speculative nature of such activities.
Taking into account that those who buy Bitcoin estimate that they can sell…
TikTok was fined by the UK for data misuse
Chinese social media platform TikTok was fined £12.7 million (about $15.9 million) in the UK for various offenses, including misuse of children's data.
According to a statement issued by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO),…