Monthly Archives: April 2025

As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

President Donald Trump’s tariffs have underscored the increasing geopolitical risk that almost all businesses now face. As the situation continues to shift with Trump’s unpredictable deal-making, it’s also becoming clear how challenging it is for companies, nonprofits, consultants, and lawyers … Continue reading →

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Chinese shopping app Taobao joins DHgate in Top 5 on US App Store

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

The Chinese e-commerce marketplace app DHgate, which is now the No. 2 free iPhone app in the U.S., isn’t the only one that’s oddly benefiting from President Trump’s tariffs on U.S. imports from China. Another Chinese shopping app, Taobao, has … Continue reading →

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Google Is Once Again Deemed a Monopoly, This Time in Ad Tech

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

The future of Google’s advertising business is at stake after a federal judge found the company illegally monopolized parts of it.

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Google’s latest AI model report lacks key safety details, experts say

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

On Thursday, weeks after launching its most powerful AI model yet, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google published a technical report showing the results of its internal safety evaluations. However, the report is light on the details, experts say, making it difficult … Continue reading →

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Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

China is cracking down on how automakers advertise driver assistance features, banning terms like “autonomous driving,” “self-driving,” and “smart driving,” Reuters reported, citing a transcript of a meeting between the government and industry representatives. The updated rule will also prohibit … Continue reading →

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‘No AI Agents are Allowed.’ EU Bans Use of AI Assistants in Virtual Meetings

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

In a presentation delivered this month by the European Commission, a meeting etiquette slide stated “No AI Agents are allowed.”

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Meta’s US Antitrust Trial: What You’ve Missed So Far

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

The FTC wants Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp to create a more level playing field in the social app market.

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Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed ‘dangerous and dumb’

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

A digital rights group blasted the Florida bill, but lawmakers voted to advanced the draft law.

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How Americans Are Surveilled During Protests

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

Here’s what you need to know about surveillance technology and protests—and how you can best protect yourself.

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Global Payments shares plunge 17% after company announces $24 billion Worldpay deal

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

Global Payments is acquiring Worldpay for $24 billion and selling its Issuer Solutions business to FIS for $13.5 billion.

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