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Musk launches xAI to rival OpenAI, Google

Elon Musk launched xAI, his own AI company, to rival OpenAI. The goal is to understand reality and tackle life’s biggest questions. The team includes former researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Tesla, and the University of Toronto. Musk criticizes OpenAI’s political bias and irresponsibility.

Chinese hackers breached US govt email accounts: Microsoft

Chinese hackers, referred to as Storm-0558 by Microsoft, breached the email accounts of several US government agencies. The hackers primarily targeted government agencies in Western Europe and engaged in espionage, data theft, and credential access. While the targets were not identified, the US State Department confirmed detecting anomalous activity and taking immediate steps to secure their systems. The incident remains under investigation, and the full extent of the breach is being assessed.

Unlikely savior: Musk’s antics give Zuckerberg PR makeover

Mark Zuckerberg’s reputation improves amid Elon Musk’s erratic behavior, with their rivalry escalating on social media.

‘Meta loses more’: Zuckerberg takes Threads fight to EU

US tech titan Mark Zuckerberg is withholding his new Threads app from European users due to “regulatory uncertainty,” but experts believe his strategy will likely fail. The move is seen as a political push against the EU, and the outcome of this battle could impact the regulatory landscape for other big tech platforms in Europe. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) poses challenges for tech firms, prohibiting data transfer across platforms without user consent. Analysts predict that Meta will struggle to navigate compliance issues and may face unintended consequences.

Twitter rival Threads signs up 100 million users in five days

Instagram’s Threads app has gained over 100 million users in under five days, surpassing the growth rate of ChatGPT and other popular apps. However, its availability in Europe is uncertain due to data privacy concerns and conflicts with the EU’s regulations. Meanwhile, Twitter has faced technical issues and controversies since Elon Musk acquired the platform, and Threads’ connection to Instagram’s extensive user base has contributed to its rapid growth. The rivalry between Musk and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has escalated, with Musk threatening to sue Meta and proposing a “penis-measuring contest.”

Hacker ‘Bjorka’ strikes again: Data of 34 million Indonesian passports allegedly leaked and sold on the Dark Web

Bjorka, a notorious hacker, has allegedly breached security systems, leaking 34 million Indonesian passport data records for sale on the dark web. Cybersecurity experts and government authorities have launched an investigation into this massive data breach, as concerns over data protection measures continue to escalate in Indonesia.

Facebook alters fact-checking controls for US users

Facebook, owned by Meta, has given US users control over fact-checked content, allowing them to determine the visibility of debunked posts in their feed. While some see it as empowering users, others worry it may benefit spreaders of misinformation and hinder fact-checking efforts. The move comes amid concerns about content moderation and potential political falsehoods ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Analysts call for more research on the impact of these changes before wider implementation.

Musk threatens lawsuit as Twitter rival Threads takes off

Twitter threatened to sue Meta over alleged trade secret theft as Meta launched Threads, a competitor to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, which garnered millions of downloads. The rivalry between Zuckerberg and Musk intensified, while users expressed both excitement and privacy concerns about the new platform.

Twitter chaos leaves door open for Meta’s rival app

Elon Musk’s controversial changes to Twitter face backlash, as Mark Zuckerberg prepares to launch a rival app.

France fines Google over search, app store results

French authorities fined Google €2 million (US$2.2 million) for incomplete search results and app store information. Google has made some corrections but remains open to cooperation with regulators.