Zuckerberg regrets some Facebook decisions on COVID-19 done at behest of U.S government

Zuckerberg regrets some Facebook decisions on COVID-19 done at behest of U.S government

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some COVID-19 content during the pandemic and vowed the social media giant would push back if it faced such demands again. In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican chair of the judiciary committee of the House of Representatives, Zuckerberg alleges … Read more

Smartphone stroke detection breakthrough announced by Australian team

Smartphone stroke detection breakthrough announced by Australian team

SYDNEY —  A new technology that allows smartphones to identify strokes far quicker than existing methods has been developed by researchers in Australia. The new technology uses artificial intelligence as it scans a patient’s face for symmetry and certain muscle movements, which are called action units. People who have suffered a stroke often have one … Read more

Nokia set to exit telecommunications joint venture with Huawei amid US-China tensions

Nokia set to exit telecommunications joint venture with Huawei amid US-China tensions

Finnish telecoms equipment giant Nokia has found new buyers for its majority stake in a Beijing-based joint venture with Huawei Technologies, after a proposed deal fell through last year following strong protest by the Chinese partner. Under the latest agreement, wireless technology firm TD Tech will be jointly controlled by Huawei and a group of … Read more