Elon Musk Dismisses EU Code of Conduct Against Disinformation
Elon Musk has expressed little regard for the EU code of conduct to combat disinformation. Reports suggest that Twitter may soon waive these voluntary rules, with a decision expected next week. Microsoft’s President Smith has been appealing to the US government to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) is not weaponized in the wrong hands. He has called for export controls, new authorities, and transparency, as AI needs monitoring and regulation to ensure that it is not misused.
1&1 Threatened with Millions in Fines
In Germany, 1&1 is facing fines of millions after acquiring 5G radio rights but failing to build the network. The delay in mast construction for gaps in the network could become even more expensive, making 1&1’s situation precarious.
Twitter Considering Withdrawing from EU’s Code of Conduct on Fake News
Twitter has been participating in the EU’s code of conduct to combat disinformation on the Internet. However, it has informed the EU Commission that it is considering withdrawing from this voluntary code of conduct. Since these rules will become mandatory with the Digital Services Act, this could be Twitter’s first step in withdrawing from Europe.
Apple and Google Collaborate to Prevent Stalking via Trackers
Bluetooth trackers such as Apple’s AirTag have been repeatedly exploited by criminals to stalk people. Apple aims to make it more difficult to be stalked by improving the device. Additionally, the company has collaborated with Google to create an industry standard that warns of Bluetooth trackers. This should lay the foundation for warnings about misused Bluetooth trackers from various manufacturers.
Microsoft Introduces “Dev Home”
During this year’s Build conference, Microsoft presented a new Windows application for developers called “Dev Home.” This application enables developers to access GitHub and configure their development system easily.
Other News
Senegalese customs have bought 100 flying drones to monitor the country’s borders with Mali. Netflix has moved against account sharing, which allowed singles to cope with the high cost of Netflix’s family subscription. Ample aims to make charging electric cars as easy as refueling gasoline-powered ones. Mobility activist Jon Worth explains where there are problems when crossing borders during train travel. The Federal Ministry of Justice is working on changes to the law to allow balcony power plants to be installed with fewer legal hurdles. Sound problems on Twitter Spaces during a campaign announcement caused a US governor to cancel his speech. Meanwhile, a highly secure cloud for secret documents has been built by the German federal government. Finally, Zero Motorcycles’ aging design remains a cornerstone of the company’s fleet and is still proving popular with consumers.
