Google will pay $28m to settle allegations that it gave white and Asian employees better pay and promotions than minority workers.

AI is revolutionising journalism, with tools like Pinpoint, NotebookLM, and Gemini enhancing research, fact-checking, and content creation for modern reporters.

UK authorities have launched an investigation into TikTok and Reddit, examining their handling of children’s personal data practices.

Microsoft has announced that Skype will officially close in May, urging users to migrate to Microsoft Teams for communication.

Australia fines Telegram $640,000 for delayed response on online safety measures, with the platform vowing to appeal the penalty.

Vietnam plans to allow Starlink full ownership, easing entry amid US tariff concerns and efforts to reduce its trade surplus.

Meta has unveiled plans to create the world’s longest underwater cable, enhancing global connectivity and supporting AI initiatives. 

TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban, extending deadline for compliance with the law requiring its sale.

UK government has demanded access to encrypted Apple data, citing security concerns, despite privacy advocates warning of civil liberties erosion.

German activist groups have sued X, accusing it of violating EU law by withholding data crucial for tracking election disinformation.

France’s data protection authority, CNIL, is investigating Chinese AI startup DeepSeek over privacy risks, following growing scrutiny from European regulators.

Tesla has announced plans to launch affordable EVs in 2025 and test a paid autonomous car service, boosting investor confidence.

Spotify has won a lawsuit, with court ruling that its audiobook-music bundle complies with federal royalty regulations, despite controversy.

A lawsuit has accused LinkedIn of secretly sharing Premium users’ private messages with third parties to train artificial intelligence models.

OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank have announced $100 billion AI data centre project, creating over 100,000 jobs.

Donald Trump has officially signed an executive order postponing the planned ban on TikTok, granting a delay.

TikTok has announced the restoration of its services in the US after a commitment made by former President Trump.

TikTok has gone offline in the US, hours before a law banning the platform was set to take effect.

British universities are retreating from Elon Musk’s X platform, citing misinformation, violent content, and declining audience engagement.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s sister has filed a lawsuit alleging years of sexual abuse, seeking damages and calling for accountability.