Tech News September: All You Need to Know

Looking for relevant and interesting news in the tech sector? You’ve come to the right place. Here, we share the freshest news from September. Stay with us to learn more about news updates from Google, AI chatbots, Microsoft, and what has been new at Meta Connect 2024.

US Suggests Banning Smart Cars Utilizing russian and Chinese Technology

The United States Commerce Department has suggested banning smart cars that use Chinese or russian technology, citing national security concerns. Following the investigation that identified potential hazards, such as remote hacking and data collection, the prohibition will be implemented for hardware in 2030 and software in 2027. The legislation would not apply to current automobiles but to “connected vehicles” that use Bluetooth and WiFi. The plan is consistent with current attempts to shield US supply chains from foreign intervention, especially in light of tensions with China and russia.

AI Hardware and Software Market is Expected to Grow Rapidly

Bain & Company research forecasts that the international market for AI software and hardware will reach between $780 billion and $990 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 40–55%. The greater need for processing power, bigger data centers, and the rise of generative artificial intelligence are the main drivers of the growth. With predicted yearly growth of 25–35%, the increase in AI workloads will also have a major effect on infrastructure, supply chains, and GPU demand, thereby possibly altering the IT ecosystem over the next 10 years.

Google Enhances Imagery and Expands Street View to More Countries

Google is upgrading Street View footage in roughly 80 nations, including four new ones: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Namibia, Liechtenstein, and Paraguay. Starting in 2022, the more portable Street View camera developed by the company will enable future recording of images of even more sites. Google Maps and Google Earth are now acquiring improved satellite imagery, facilitated by Google’s cloud-removal artificial intelligence engine. Brighter and more vivid photos will come of the outcome. Moreover, users of Google Earth’s online and mobile applications will soon be able to examine historical photographs, therefore facilitating the comparison of satellite and aerial pictures over time.

Gemini AI Integrated into Google Workspace

Google is expanding its Workspace productivity suite to incorporate Gemini AI, allowing millions more users to use the platform. The standalone Gemini app is now included on Workspace Business, Enterprise, and Frontline subscriptions, eliminating the need for a separate add-on. To address security concerns, Google has integrated industry-standard certifications and launched a new Security Advisor tool. Gemini will also follow strict data privacy rules, therefore guaranteeing the confidentiality of organizational data. Workspace administrators may restrict the preservation of created replies and user prompts as well as control over data storage options.

Google Charges Microsoft with Anticompetitive Cloud Activity

Google has accused Microsoft of improper licensing conditions for its Azure cloud services, hence lodging an antitrust complaint with European authorities. Google claims that using Windows Server and Office products on non-Azure cloud infrastructure is costly and complicated under Microsoft’s licensing agreements. Microsoft insists that its activities are fair and competitive and denies any misbehavior.

Mozilla Receives Privacy Complaint Regarding Firefox Tracking System

Mozilla, the non-profit that created Firefox, has been accused of breaking the GDPR by monitoring Firefox users without their express consent. Though its name suggests otherwise, Mozilla’s “Privacy-Preserving Attribution” (PPA) function is, according to the privacy rights organization Noyb, a kind of tracking. PPA, according to Mozilla, is meant to enhance advertising techniques while safeguarding privacy. Noyb, however, thinks that PPA still violates user rights and that Mozilla ought to have gotten express opt-in permission from consumers. The Austrian data protection authority has received the complaint and has the authority to order Mozilla to change its policy and delete whatever data it has obtained.

Meta Shows Off Orion AR Glasses at Meta Connect 2024 Amid Other Tech Changes

Meta introduced their innovative AR glasses prototype, Orion, with advanced Quest headsets and enhancements to the Llama AI model at Meta Connect 2024. OpenAI deals with important leadership departures; CloudKitchens is sued; and prominent IT sector news includes Amazon’s return-to-office decision, a legal dispute between WordPress and WP Engine, and the closure of TikTok Music.

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