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Russia Unveils Apps to Operate During Internet Blackouts Against Drones

Cs news1 month ago07 mins

In a move that underscores Moscow’s escalating efforts to fortify its digital infrastructure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, Russia’s Digital Development Ministry has unveiled a roster of domestically developed applications designed to remain operational during deliberate mobile internet shutdowns. These blackouts, increasingly frequent since spring 2025, are ostensibly implemented to thwart Ukrainian drone strikes that rely…

Why and how Europe’s growing fear of Donald Trump is bad news for Microsoft, Google, Apple and others

Cs news4 months ago05 mins

European governments and institutions are accelerating efforts to reduce their dependence on American tech giants after President Trump used executive powers to force Microsoft to suspend the email account of an International Criminal Court prosecutor investigating Israel for war crimes, according to a New York Times report.The February incident involving ICC prosecutor Karim Khan has…

Opinion | China’s AI push in the Global South is not just about technology

Cs news8 months ago03 mins

China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the dynamics of global technology and one of the most consequential shifts is taking place beyond the traditional AI power centres of Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. China’s AI influence is expanding across the Global South, from Africa to Latin America and Southeast Asia. With affordable AI-powered…