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X working with Pakistan govt to 'understand concerns' over ban
X working with Pakistan govt to 'understand concerns' over ban
by  AFP

Social media platform X said Thursday it would work with Pakistan's government "to understand its concerns" after authorities insisted an ongoing two-month ban was based on security grounds. "We continue to work with the Pakistani Government to understand their concerns," X's Global Government Affairs team posted, in their first comments since the site was disrupted.

Russian 'cyber sabotage' a global threat: security firm
Russian 'cyber sabotage' a global threat: security firm
by  AFP

A cyber group with links to Russian military intelligence is set to become a significant global threat after playing an increasing critical role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a leading cybersecurity firm warned Wednesday.

Meta shouldn't force users to pay for data protection: EU watchdog
Meta shouldn't force users to pay for data protection: EU watchdog
by  AFP

Facebook owner Meta and other online platforms must not force users to pay for the right to data protection enshrined in EU law when offering ad-free subscriptions, the European data regulator said Wednesday. - Meta 'out of options' - When Meta announced its ad-free subscription model, it insisted it was in line with what regulators and EU courts wanted.

Tech venture capital titan Andreessen Horowitz raises $7.2 bn
Tech venture capital titan Andreessen Horowitz raises $7.2 bn
by  AFP

Silicon Valley venture capital star Andreessen Horowitz said Tuesday it had raised $7.2 billion to invest in startups behind games, apps, artificial intelligence and more. Other "strategies" targeted for investment were apps, games, "American Dynamism," and tech "infrastructure" including artificial intelligence (AI).

Trump media group plans TV streaming platform
Trump media group plans TV streaming platform
by  AFP

Donald Trump's media group said Tuesday it will launch a streaming television platform, but its shares continued to tumble on Wall Street. After a winning debut on Wall Street last month, Trump Media and Technology Group shares have suffered a bruising retreat, denting the Republican candidate's wealth.