Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had been skiing in Japan with his family and was due to meet with Facebook developers in Tokyo on Monday and Tuesday. (AFP) Gadgets 

Mark Zuckerberg’s Asia tour includes AI, swords, headsets, and an Indian wedding

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Japan on Monday as part of a brief tour of Asia, which included activities such as sword-making and trying out mixed-reality headsets in Seoul. Additionally, he reportedly attended extravagant pre-wedding festivities for the son of an Indian billionaire. Zuckerberg shared videos on social media showcasing his experience learning about crafting katanas with a sword master, demonstrating his skills in hammering molten metal and wielding a blade. Bloomberg News reported that the 39-year-old had been skiing in Japan with his family and was scheduled to meet…

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Microsoft declined to comment on the EU’s next steps. (In photo: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella) (AFP) News 

EU Files Formal Complaint Against Microsoft Over Teams Video App

Microsoft Corp.’s efforts to prevent further investigation by the European Union into its Teams video-conferencing app were unsuccessful, as the bloc’s antitrust enforcers are preparing to file a formal complaint against the company’s behavior. Sources familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity, revealed that Microsoft’s recent suggestion to separate Teams from its comprehensive business software package and offer it to customers at a discounted annual rate did not address regulators’ worries. The European Commission is preparing a statement of objections to send to the company, which could come in the…

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A boom in deepfake porn is outpacing US and European efforts to regulate the technology. (AFP) AI 

Google and Microsoft Take Steps to Enhance AI-Generated Fake Porn

Fans of Kaitlyn Siragusa, a well-known internet personality called Amouranth, can choose to subscribe to her channel on Amazon.com Inc.’s Twitch for $5 per month to watch her play video games. Alternatively, if they wish to view her adult content, they can subscribe to her explicit OnlyFans page for $15 per month. And when they want to watch him do things he doesn’t and has never done for free, they search Google for so-called “deepfakes” — videos made with artificial intelligence that create a realistic simulation of a sexual act.…

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Chief Accounting Officer Vaibhav Taneja took on the CFO role in addition to his current duties, Tesla said. News 

Tesla Appoints Vaibhav Taneja as New Chief Financial Officer

After a 13-year tenure at Tesla Inc., Zachary Kirkhorn, the Chief Financial Officer, has unexpectedly resigned. This unexpected change has sparked concerns about the future leadership of Elon Musk’s company. Kirkhorn, one of only four named directors and the company’s prominent voice among shareholders, resigned on Aug. 4, the company said in a regulatory filing Monday. He will continue to serve in an unspecified capacity until the end of the year “to support a seamless transition.” CFO Vaibhav Taneja took on the role of CFO in addition to his current…

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Employees say Roblox’s efforts have not gone far enough to address their concerns (REUTERS) Gaming 

Roblox Confronts Calls for Increased Diversity Among Staff

During a virtual all-hands meeting on Zoom in spring 2021, Roblox Corp., a prominent video-game company, addressed the issue of gender diversity among its top leadership. An employee raised the question via text, expressing concern about the limited representation of women in higher positions. Sources present at the meeting reported that David Baszucki, the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, acknowledged the query and explained that the company maintains rigorous hiring standards. Several women said they found the comment disparaging, but not surprising. In public and private forums, Baszucki, 60, and…

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Binance and Coinbase are both alleged to have violated the law. (REUTERS) News 

Questions Surrounding the Viability of Cryptocurrency Companies Following SEC Lawsuits

After the crypto winter and the alleged fraud committed by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, lawsuits have now emerged. The US Securities and Exchange Commission last week filed charges against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and Coinbase, deepening tensions between the government and a volatile industry that has been marked by scandals and market crashes. Binance and Coinbase allegedly broke the law by operating as securities exchanges without registering their business with the SEC. Along with the CEO, Binance faces additional charges, among other accusations, of diverting customer funds to…

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