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The ChatGPT maker reported six further cases of unexpected model behaviour and unveiled a framework to track and publicly disclose such incidents.
Snap chief executive Evan Spiegel told the BBC the company would be willing to implement time limits for teenage Snapchat users, following pressure from Meta after its multi-billion dollar settlement with US states. The interview also covered new features for Snap's upcoming Specs smart glasses.
The company said its threat intelligence report identified and disrupted misuse of its technology, including cases that could support biological weapons development.
Electronic Arts was taken private on 5 August 2026 in a $55 billion deal led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund with Affinity Partners, the investment firm of Jared Kushner. The transaction is believed to be the largest leveraged buyout ever, with PIF contributing $36 billion and borrowing $20 billion from JPMorgan. CEO Andrew Wilson retains his position.
Just Eat Takeaway.com's board unanimously approved a €4.1 billion all-cash takeover by Prosus, the South African internet investor owned by Naspers, on 24 February 2025. The deal values shares at €20.30, a 22% premium to the three-month high but less than a fifth of the 2020 peak above €100. Prosus CEO Fabricio Bloisi said the purchase offers an 'opportunity to create a European tech champion'.
Intel announced on 2 December 2024 that CEO Pat Gelsinger would retire effective 1 December, ending a troubled four-year tenure during which the company's stock fell 61% and the board lost confidence in his foundry-first strategy. CFO David Zinsner and Intel Products CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus were named interim co-leaders.
Russia's internet economy grew to 17.1 trillion rubles in 2023, more than 3.5 times its 2019 level, driven by digital services, IT investment and online advertising. RAEC forecasts another 40% expansion to 23.8 trillion rubles in 2024, while cybersecurity workforce shortages and hardware import dependence remain key challenges.