Apple-UK Encryption Saga Continues: British Officials’ Clarification & US Officials’ Warning

Image: garloon/Envato Images Senior officials from the U.K. have privately met with their U.S. counterparts to clarify that their request for access to encrypted data in Apple’s iCloud is not…

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U.K. Announces ‘World-First’ Cyber Code of Practice for Companies Developing AI

The U.K. government has introduced its “world-first” AI Cyber Code of Practice for companies developing AI systems. The voluntary framework outlines 13 principles designed to mitigate risks such as AI-driven…

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Google, Apple Under Investigation to Determine Compliance with New UK Competition Law

Google and Apple are the first companies investigated for potential Strategic Market Status under the new U.K. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. If Google or Apple receives the designation,…

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Amazon-Anthropic Merger Cleared of Competition Concerns by UK Government

The U.K. government has completed its investigation into the partnership between Amazon and Anthropic and found it does not create a “relevant merger situation” that shields it from competition. Although…

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Delaying AI’s Rollout in the U.K. by Five Years Could Cost the Economy £150+ Billion, Microsoft Report Finds

Adding five years onto the time it takes to roll out AI in the U.K. could reduce its economic impact in 2035 by more than £150 billion, a Microsoft report…

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U.K., U.S. and Canadian Cyber Authorities Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems

The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and other international cyber authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have warned about pro-Russia hacktivist attacks targeting providers of operational technology.…

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