Korea’s semiconductor exports face growing threats from China, Taiwan and Malaysia amid intensifying global competition in advanced industries, an industry report showed. The report from the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, better known as Kotra, on the export similarity index (ESI) for semiconductors showed China as being Korea’s top competitor in the sector, with an ESI
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said his office launched investigations into over a dozen technology platforms over their privacy and safety practices for minors. Those being probed included artificial intelligence chatbot startup Character.AI and fourteen other platforms like Reddit, Instagram (META.O), and Discord, the Texas attorney general added. Tech platforms have come under increasing scrutiny
A Brisbane startup bootstrapped for six years by its father and son cofounders has raised $22 million in its first venture round backed by several startup unicorn startup founders. The raise for Askable, which values the market research software company at $100 million, was led by Sydney VC AirTree with support from Kim Jackson’s Skip
Online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay will have to pay their “fair share” of the costs of recycling electrical waste under new government proposals. Circular economy minister Mary Creagh said planned reforms would create a “level playing field” for electronics producers by putting more onus on international retailers to contribute to recycling costs. Some
TikTok’s Canada unit filed an emergency motion with Canada’s Federal Court seeking a judicial review of an order that the company shut down its operations in the country on national security concerns, it said in a statement on Tuesday. The Chinese-owned social media app requested the court set aside a government order requiring TikTok to
The global sports AI market is anticipated to surge to $19.2 billion by 2030, according to a new study. Globant, a digitally native firm dedicated to transforming businesses through cutting-edge technology solutions, has released its latest report that explores the rising influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realms of sports and entertainment. The paper
A seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and marketing industries, Enrique Antonio Reyes began his career as a medical representative at SmithKline Beecham (now GSK) and rose to become Associate Director and Public Sector Lead for Merck Sharp and Dohme’s local subsidiary. A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas
Torry Harris Business Solutions Private Limited (THBS), a global leader in digital transformation and API solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fujairah Digital Government to accelerate the emirate’s digital transformation efforts. This agreement underscores the collaboration in digital transformation in Fujairah, leveraging the latest technologies and innovations in alignment with the emirate’s vision
An award-winning leader and visionary in the digital entertainment landscape, Shabir Momin is committed to enhancing user experiences and embracing technological advancements. The Managing Director and Founder of New Media Holding, one of leading media networks, Momin delivers a diverse array of content that captivates millions of viewers. As the driving force behind a digital
J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon believes artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance businesses and work-life balance, potentially reducing workweeks for employees to 3.5 days in the future, according to a report. While he also acknowledged job displacement risks, Dimon chose to stress the historical benefits of technology, it reported. Speaking to a media channel, Dimon said
