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Meta Challenges Ofcom Fees and Penalties in UK High Court

Meta is legally challenging Ofcom's fee and penalty calculations under the UK's Online Safety Act, disputing the regulator's methods as disproportionate and unlawful. The High Court will hear the case, with other tech entities expected to intervene.

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Tech Leader Proposes 'Minimum Wage for Robots' to Curb AI Job Losses

Tech entrepreneur Charles Radclyffe urges a 'minimum wage for robots' tax to manage AI's impact on jobs, warning of rapid automation risks. Meanwhile, Welsh manufacturers embrace AI cautiously, and political parties outline varied AI strategies ahead of the Senedd election.

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Apple Reports Record iPhone Demand as Tim Cook Prepares to Step Down

Apple's iPhone sales hit record levels, especially in China, with overall product sales up 17% to $111bn in Q1. Tim Cook calls the demand 'extraordinary' as he prepares to leave his CEO role.

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Reuters Apple CEO Tim Cook in a dark grey suit and necktie, with a light grey dress shirt, speaking in a room of people during a reception at the White House.

US Tech Giants’ Stocks Fluctuate Amid Investor Scrutiny of AI Spending

US tech giants Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon saw stock swings as investors weighed their massive AI investments, with mixed financial results and concerns over returns.

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Reuters From left to right: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wearing a navy suit, red neck tie and white dress shirt; Lauren Sanchez, wife of Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos, wearing a white blazer; Jeff Bezos, in a navy suit, red neck tie and white dress shirt; Google CEO Sundar Pichai, in an all black coat, shirt and tie.

Australia boosts EV charging, preps for inflation rise amid key political moves

Australia plans a $1.5m boost for EV chargers in apartments, faces inflation rise due to Iran war, and political moves shape media, energy, and defence policies.

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A general view of EV charging and infrastructure in Sydney

£245m Funding Secured for Major Battery Storage Project in Borders

A £245m funding deal supports a major battery storage project near Eccles substation in the Borders, addressing energy needs for 270,000 homes amid community concerns.

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Matrix Renewables A computer-generated view of a battery energy storage system development with dozens of white block shaped units on a site in a very rural landscape next to a sub-station

Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs Amid $135bn AI Investment Surge

Meta plans to cut 8,000 jobs as it ramps up AI spending to $135bn this year, marking its largest layoffs since 2023 amid strategic shifts.

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Cloudsmith Secures £50m Investment to Boost Hiring and Software Growth

Cloudsmith, a Belfast-based software firm, has secured a £50m investment led by US venture capital firms to expand hiring and accelerate development, moving closer to unicorn status amid AI-driven software growth.

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Trump Family’s World Liberty Crypto Firm Sued for Alleged Extortion by Billionaire Backer

The Trump family's World Liberty crypto venture is sued by billionaire Justin Sun over alleged extortion, token freezing, and threats to destroy his holdings amid claims of fraud and mismanagement.

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Xbox Lowers Game Pass Prices but Delays New Call of Duty on Day One

Xbox reduces Game Pass prices after six months but delays new Call of Duty games on day one, sparking mixed fan reactions and signaling strategic shifts under new leadership.

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£50m Defence Deal to Create Hundreds of Jobs in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's defence sector will benefit from a £50m investment, creating hundreds of jobs and supporting tech startups and student skill development.

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Reuters Defence Minister Luke Pollard, with short grey hair, wearing a white shirt, red tie and black suit.

Meta to Monitor Employee Keystrokes and Clicks to Enhance AI Training

Meta will track employee keystrokes and clicks to train AI models, amid concerns over job cuts and increased AI focus. The company plans a $140bn AI investment in 2026.

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