Brazil opens investigation on Google over its AI’s impact on the journalism industry · Global Voices

Brazil opens investigation on Google over its AI’s impact on the journalism industry · Global Voices

Image using Canva elements created by Global Voices. The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade), linked to the Ministry of Justice in Brazil, approved the opening of an administrative process to investigate further Google’s generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its use of journalistic content to create automated summaries for searched terms (AI Overviews), which could…

Tech Briefs: Generative AI’s content thirst, entrepreneur center opens in Blacksburg, state to fund EV charging infrastructure

Tech Briefs: Generative AI’s content thirst, entrepreneur center opens in Blacksburg, state to fund EV charging infrastructure

Hi Cardinal readers, and thanks for scoping the latest edition of Tech Briefs, a weekly batch of items covering the digital and life sciences landscapes. The roundup goes live on Wednesdays. Got tips and/or questions? Reach out to me via tad@cardinalnews.org. Hackers’ work stealing, exploiting images is cheaper, simpler in generative AI era  There is…

Digital and Intelligent Empowerment for Innovative Development–2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit Opens in Hong Kong

Digital and Intelligent Empowerment for Innovative Development–2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit Opens in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A report by CRI Online:  On the morning of April 13, the 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two-day summit,…

Call for participation: 2026 social media landscape survey opens to South African marketers

Call for participation: 2026 social media landscape survey opens to South African marketers

South African marketers are still often forced to rely on global reports to guide their digital strategies. However, international data rarely reflects the realities of local platforms, audience behaviour, and market-specific challenges. That gap is exactly what the Social Media Landscape Report (SMLR) aims to address. Produced annually by Ornico in partnership with World Wide…

Modex 2026 opens up with full exhibit halls and new technologies

Modex 2026 opens up with full exhibit halls and new technologies

From hands‑on product demonstrations to one-on-one meetings and a conference with four keynotes and nearly 200 sessions, Modex 2026 is where attendees come to see the latest equipment and tech, learn the latest trends, connect with key suppliers and make strategic capital decisions for their operations. This year, Modex showcases supply chains from every angle….

Claude Opens Microsoft 365 Integration to Free Users in Major AI Push

Claude Opens Microsoft 365 Integration to Free Users in Major AI Push

Anthropic is continuing its rapid pace of innovation with Claude, announcing a significant update that expands access to Microsoft 365 integrations for all users — including those on the free tier. This move marks a notable shift in accessibility, as the feature was previously limited to Team and Enterprise subscribers. The announcement was made via…

Apple Shifts AI Strategy to App Store Model, Opens Siri to Third-Party Tools

Apple Shifts AI Strategy to App Store Model, Opens Siri to Third-Party Tools

Apple shifts AI strategy to integrate third-party models into ecosystem iOS 27 Extensions to allow external AI tools within Siri The company prioritizes the App Store revenue model over direct AI monetization Apple offers bonuses to retain engineers amid competition from rivals Apple is re-evaluating its artificial intelligence strategy to focus on its core strength…

2026 China Internet Media Forum opens in Zhengzhou, Henan

2026 China Internet Media Forum opens in Zhengzhou, Henan

The 2026 China Internet Media Forum opens in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan Province, on March 29, 2026. Photo: 2026 China Internet Media Forum The 2026 China Internet Media Forum opened in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan Province, on March 29. Hosted by the Cyberspace Administration of China, People’s Daily and the cyberspace commission of the Henan…

Indus AI Week 2026 opens new chapter in Pakistan’s digital transformation: Shaza Fatima

Indus AI Week 2026 opens new chapter in Pakistan’s digital transformation: Shaza Fatima

ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP): Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Monday said the launch of Indus AI Week 2026 marks a new chapter in Pakistan’s journey to shape artificial intelligence in line with national priorities, values and aspirations. Addressing the opening ceremony of Indus AI Week, she said Pakistan stands…

Summer Of Bitcoin Opens Applications For University Students

Summer Of Bitcoin Opens Applications For University Students

Summer of Bitcoin (SoB), a global, remote program designed to train university students as contributors to Bitcoin open-source projects, has opened applications for its 2026 cohort.  The program provides mentorship, real-world development experience, and a stipend paid in Bitcoin.  Applications will remain open until February 15, 2026. Summer of Bitcoin offers students a structured environment…