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Khushbu Raval March 13, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

House votes to ban TikTok over national security concerns, but Senate fate uncertain

House passes potential TikTok ban, but will it fly in the Senate? Debate rages on national security vs. free speech and economic concerns. The US House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, citing national…

Khushbu Raval March 12, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

EU approves gig worker rules

European Union approved landmark directives granting rights like paid leave to millions of gig workers. However, challenges remain, such as harmonisation across states and potential platform cost increases. EU ministers have approved rules to determine the employment status of approximately…

Khushbu Raval March 7, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

Bipartisan legislation set to ban TikTok in US amid security concerns

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Republican Mike Gallagher and Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, has proposed legislation that would require ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, to divest control of the platform within 165 days to avoid a ban on…

Khushbu Raval March 5, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

Microsoft counters New York Times’ AI lawsuit claims

In December 2023, The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, alleging that ChatGPT plagiarised its article. Microsoft responded with a motion to dismiss on March 4, 2024, criticising The New York Times‘ predictions about AI and…

raidtech February 27, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

EU probes Apple over blocking web apps to avoid App Store fees

The European Union is investigating Apple’s decision to disable “progressive web apps” (PWAs) in the European Union. This move comes amid increasing scrutiny of Apple’s business practices, particularly its App Store dominance and the 30% commission it charges for in-app…

Khushbu Raval February 21, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

EU probes TikTok for potential child safety and privacy violations

European Union has launched investigations into TikTok over child protection and privacy concerns on its platform. These investigations are in response to allegations of addictive design, failure to enforce screen time limits, and inadequate age verification systems. The EU’s Digital…

Khushbu Raval February 20, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

EU set to slap Apple with €500m fine over music streaming restrictions

The European Commission is poised to impose a landmark €500 million fine on Apple for allegedly impeding access to music streaming services, marking a significant blow to the tech giant. The investigation centers on Apple’s alleged prevention of music streamers…

Khushbu Raval February 16, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

USIBC launches AI task force to deepen US-India collaboration

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has launched its AI Task Force (AI-TF), aimed at fostering alignment between US and Indian leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative, operating under the auspices of USIBC, seeks to advance AI concepts and principles,…

Khushbu Raval February 14, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

EU pushes G20 for faster global corporate tax reform

The EU plans to urge G20 nations to finalise a global corporate tax deal that would impact tech giants like Google and Amazon. This “two-pillar” agreement, endorsed by G20 leaders in 2021, includes a global minimum tax rate of 15…

Khushbu Raval February 13, 2024 RAID Tech Policy Bytes

Klaus Schwab foresees “The Intelligent Age” at World Governments Summit

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab proclaimed a new era for humanity at the World Governments Summit: “The Intelligent Age.” Fueled by the fourth industrial revolution’s advancements, this era promises “many more opportunities and possibilities.” Schwab relied on AI assistant…

House votes to ban TikTok over national security concerns, but Senate fate uncertain

EU approves gig worker rules

Bipartisan legislation set to ban TikTok in US amid security concerns

Microsoft counters New York Times’ AI lawsuit claims

EU probes Apple over blocking web apps to avoid App Store fees

EU probes TikTok for potential child safety and privacy violations

EU set to slap Apple with €500m fine over music streaming restrictions

USIBC launches AI task force to deepen US-India collaboration

EU pushes G20 for faster global corporate tax reform

Klaus Schwab foresees “The Intelligent Age” at World Governments Summit

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