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No more Apple chargers in the EU?
It’s crunch time for cables in the EU, soon you won’t need to scramble through cables to find the right charger for your device
The European Union has provisionally agreed new portable electronic devices must use a USB Type-C charger.
This is set to commence by autumn 2024.
But under the current post-Brexit arrangements, the EU ruling would apply to Northern Ireland, EU and UK officials.
Apple products such as iPhones and iPads will have to conform to the new regulation, as will, eventually laptop computers.
The agreement will be brought before the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers after their summer recesses, where it can be formally approved and then published.
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Sam Altman predicts superintelligence could appear by 2028
Sam Altman warns superintelligence may arise by 2028, advocating for global cooperation and a new governing body for AI.
Sam Altman warns superintelligence may arise by 2028, advocating for global cooperation and a new governing body for AI.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a bold prediction, suggesting that early forms of superintelligence could emerge as soon as 2028. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, Altman emphasised the urgent need for global cooperation to manage AI development responsibly.
He proposed the creation of an international oversight body for AI, similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency, to prevent misuse and ensure ethical advancements. Altman also raised concerns about authoritarian control in exchange for technological gains, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of AI.
With over 100 million users in India alone, ChatGPT has become a key part of the AI landscape. Altman acknowledged potential job disruptions but expressed optimism about society’s ability to adapt to rapid AI changes.
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Apple faces legal action as West Virginia sues over child safety
West Virginia AG John McCuskey sues Apple for failing to block child abuse material on iCloud and iOS devices.
West Virginia AG John McCuskey sues Apple for failing to block child abuse material on iCloud and iOS devices.
West Virginia’s attorney general John McCuskey has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging the tech giant failed to properly prevent child sexual abuse material from circulating on iCloud and iOS devices. The legal action claims the company’s strong stance on user privacy may have come at the expense of child safety protections.
McCuskey argues that other major tech firms, including Google and Microsoft, have taken stronger steps to detect and remove such content. The lawsuit intensifies scrutiny on how Silicon Valley balances encryption, privacy, and online safety.
The case could have major implications for Apple’s privacy-first branding and how platforms police illegal material moving forward.
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Zuckerberg testifies on social media addiction and child safety
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims that platforms are addictive and harmful to children.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims that platforms are addictive and harmful to children.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is testifying at a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment in the debate over online child safety. Lawyers for the plaintiffs argue that Meta intentionally designed its platforms to be addictive, putting young users at risk.
This is the first time Zuckerberg has addressed concerns about child safety directly before a jury, with KGM’s case acting as one of around 20 test trials aimed at gauging how jurors respond to claims that social media companies knowingly fuel harmful engagement.
The outcome could set the tone for future litigation against tech giants and reshape how platforms are designed, regulated and held accountable.
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