All articles by Pradeep Bairaboina
Pradeep Bairaboina
Google challenges US antitrust actions, citing competition with China
Google is defending its operations in court, arguing that its presence is crucial for the US to compete with China and uphold national security.
US court rules against Google in online advertising monopoly case
Judge Leonie Brinkema of the US District Court in Virginia concluded that Google illegally gained and sustained monopoly power in the areas of publisher ad servers and ad exchanges.
Google faces £5bn UK lawsuit over search market dominance
The lawsuit alleged that Google forced mobile phone manufacturers and network operators to install Google Search and Chrome on Android devices by default.
C-suite divides on cybersecurity threats pose organisational risks, study finds
The EY US research has highlighted financial risks from cybersecurity threats and revealed significant C-suite disconnects, with 84% of executives reporting incidents in the past three years and a 1.5% stock price drop following such events.
Nvidia hit with $5.5bn charge following US export curbs on AI chips
Nvidia is set to incur a $5.5bn charge due to US export restrictions on its H20 AI chip to China, as part of broader efforts to maintain a competitive edge in AI, while adapting its chip designs to comply with US regulations.
Nvidia commits up to $500bn to build AI infrastructure in US
The company plans to produce Blackwell AI chips at TSMC’s facility in Phoenix, Arizona, and to establish supercomputer manufacturing plants in Texas with Foxconn and Wistron.
Intel to divest 51% stake in Altera division to Silver Lake for $4.46bn
The sale of a majority interest in Altera programmable chip division supports Intel’s strategy to focus on its core business and strengthen its financial position.
Gen AI adoption in HR departments soars to 66%, study finds
The Hackett Group’s study indicates that 66% of HR teams have adopted generative AI; however, expanding its use is crucial for transforming service delivery, enhancing productivity, and boosting competitiveness.
LSC confirms security breach exposing sensitive data of 1.6 million people
The data breach impacts individuals who had laboratory tests conducted at specific Planned Parenthood centres that use LSC’s services.
AI to propel global data centre electricity demand by 2030
The IEA report predicts a substantial increase in global electricity consumption by data centres, driven by AI advancements, with projections indicating usage will exceed 945TWh by 2030.