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Should the US ban Chinese drones?
The best selling drones in the US are made by DJI in China - some Republican lawmakers plan to ban them
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What impact is the Digital Markets Act having?
The EU is trying to curb tech giants’ dominance of the digital marketplace with the Digital Markets Act. It’s already having an impact, but Big Tech shouldn’t be underestimated.
Dynamic pricing: economic efficiency, or subtle price gouging?
Dynamic, or surge pricing is now being used across a growing number of consumer industries. But, amid concerns over price gouging, it’s coming under increased scrutiny.
What’s behind streamers’ hunger for live sport?
Streaming platforms are making a big push into live sport, paying billions for the privilege. But what’s driving the trend, and what impact could it have?
Content creators are taking the fight to AI
Numerous news and content providers have filed lawsuits against tech companies, accusing them of harvesting their material without permission, to train AI models. Do they have a case?
Be fast, be first: how AI-first gives businesses the edge
Artificial intelligence is disrupting every industry, but AI-first companies go one step further by embedding AI into every business process.
AI: a blessing or curse for humanity?
Artificial intelligence is playing an ever-increasing role in our lives. But will this prove to be a blessing for humanity, or have we created a monster?
Crispr gene editing technology could transform medicine
Crispr gene editing technology could transform medicine, but questions such as the long-term effects on patients, how much it will cost, and who will have access to it, still need answers.
The EU’s plan to overhaul connectivity patent rules could prove counter-productive
There are fears that EU plans to change the way patent holders are paid for their intellectual property may actually end up hindering innovation.
Is tech’s continuing fascination with founder-CEOs an unhealthy obsession?
Big Tech is fascinated by founder-CEOs. But they can come with a dark side, and may not always be the best person to lead a company to prosperity.
The creator economy is changing, but who’s making money, and can it thrive?
The number of online creators active today is staggering, but wealth tends to be concentrated among the very few, and the industry has received mixed financial signals recently. So, what does the future hold?
Generating income may be generative AI’s biggest challenge
Generative AI has been hailed as a transformative technology, and billions are being spent on developing its potential. But will it live up to its early hype, and can it actually make money?
Moon rush: the launch of a lunar economy
Which companies will win the rush to the Moon?
An initial glut of investor interest in the metaverse has dribbled away
Early investor enthusiasm for the metaverse has faded, and Apple’s recently released mixed reality headset hasn’t enhanced its prospects. So, where will the metaverse go from here?
The race for semiconductor supremacy
The US is bidding to regain a leading role in advanced chip manufacturing, to de-risk supply chains, and slow China's rise as a technological superpower.
The data security concerns surrounding social media app TikTok
Boasting around a billion users, Chinese-owned TikTok was the most downloaded app in 2022, but concerns over data breaches and security persist.
How AI is serving up data driven tennis
Advantage AI: How Artificial Intelligence is transforming tennis for fans, players, coaches and the media.
Will robotaxis ever be commercially viable?
San Francisco has become ground zero for US testing of driverless taxis, but how close are we to truly embracing them?
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