The latest technology news from around the world covering topics such as cloud computing, cyber crime, data protection and the internet of things (IoT), along with social media and it’s need for regulation and the world of artificial intelligence (AI).
MIT engineers have achieved a major leap towards fault-tolerant quantum computing by demonstrating an order-of-magnitude stronger nonlinear light-matter coupling. This breakthrough promises nanosecond-speed quantum information readout and processing, significantly accelerating the path to practical quantum computation.
Machine learning algorithms have found that men are represented four times more than women in literature, with transgender and non-binary people largely missing.
An investigation into CatalanGate found that 65 individuals were targeted by mercenary spyware - with circumstantial evidence linking the attacks to Spanish authorities.
A report by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (AFA) finds that just one in ten people in parts of the Global South have meaningful internet connectivity - with a gender gap existing across all countries.
Regina Surber, PhD Candidate at the University of Zurich and Scientific Advisor to the ICT4Peace Foundation, discusses how digital surveillance is increasing worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The European Commission, Council and Parliament say that the Digital Markets Act will allow them to fine global tech giants - to the tune of 10% of global profits, doubling to 20% for repeat offenders.
