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Organizations urged to act fast after GitHub Action supply chain attack
More than 20,000 organizations may be at risk following a supply chain attack affecting tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action. GitHub Actions is a continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) service that enables developers to automate software builds and tests. Workflows are triggered by specific events, for example when new code is committed to the repository. Used in more than 23,000 repositories, tj-actions/changed-files…
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iDEAL Semiconductor CEO decries CHIPS Act loss, warns of tech talent gap – Computerworld
“But the other thing that people haven’t talked about is the fact that we have an aging semiconductor workforce in the United States, and that has to be replaced if we literally, want to lead and innovate. And so, not only is it true that we’re trying to expand, which requires more people, [but] that in turn creates great career…
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Trump calls CHIPS Act ‘horrible,’ wants to defund it – Computerworld
Robert Maire, president of consulting firm Semiconductor Advisors, wrote in a blog post that the plan to cut NIST staff isn’t “bluff or negotiation tactic.” Instead, the layoffs signal a complete shift in direction under Trump, he said. “Trump made it clear over the last few days that he will institute 25% tariffs on imported semiconductor devices, so [it’s] obvious that strategy…
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US intensifies scrutiny of the EU’s Digital Markets Act
In a significant escalation of transatlantic tensions over tech regulation, US House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has demanded clarification from the EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera regarding the enforcement of the EU’s digital marketplace rules, citing concerns about potential discrimination against American companies. The move comes in the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent memorandum announcing heightened scrutiny of the…
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Apple Removes Thousands of Apps Due to Digital Services Act Requirements
Apple has removed thousands of apps from its European Union App Store for failing to comply with the Digital Services Act, which requires developers to provide a verified address, email, and phone number. This move is part of Apple’s broader efforts to adhere to new regulations aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in digital marketplaces. Developers who have not submitted…
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Looking to use DeepSeek R1 in the EU? This new study shows it’s missing key criteria to comply with the EU AI Act
The popular AI model DeepSeek R1 may contain inherent flaws that make it incompatible with the EU AI Act, according to new research. DeepSeek R1 took the tech industry by storm in early January, offering an open source option for performance comparable to OpenAI’s o1 at a fraction of the cost. But the model’s outputs may contain vulnerabilities that jeopardize…
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A big enforcement deadline for the EU AI Act is just around the corner
The first of a number of enforcement deadlines for the EU AI Act is looming just around the corner, and experts are warning firms to ramp up preparations for the months ahead. Officially passed in March last year, the first aspects of the EU’s landmark legislation will come into effect from 2 February 2025, bringing with it a host of…
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For the first time ever, I wish Google would act more like Amazon – Computerworld
And that, my fellow accuracy-obsessed armadillo, is where Amazon is getting it right. Rather than just rushing to replace Alexa with some new half-baked replacement, the company is actually waiting until it feels like it’s got the new system ready — with reliability, yes, but also with branding and a consistent-seeming user experience. (Anyone who’s been trying to navigate the…
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Guide to UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act is designed to regulate the behaviour of major digital firms with significant market power in the U.K. The legislation grants the Competition and Markets Authority new powers to impose requirements on tech companies with “Strategic Market Status,” reminiscent of the “gatekeeper” organisations that must abide by the E.U.’s Digital Markets Act. However, while…
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Act fast! Corsair is taking up to £150 off gaming accessories right now
The holidays will be here in the blink of an eye. If there’s a gamer on your shopping list, you don’t want to miss Corsair’s massive gaming sale. For a limited time, Corsair gaming devices and accessories are on sale from £34. The sale includes PC components, gaming keyboards/mice, memory, gaming chairs, and more. It’s one of the biggest holiday…
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