EdTech Insight – America’s drinking water is under attack, with links back to China, Russia and Iran

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent cyberattacks on the United States’ water infrastructure, including the Wichita water system hack, underscore a rising trend in cybercrime targeting essential utilities. Experts like Ryan Witt from Proofpoint and Stuart...

EdTech Insight – U.S. chip curbs in Middle East just ‘business as usual,’ Ooredoo CEO says after Nvidia deal

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Ooredoo, the Qatari telecoms provider, announced a compliance partnership with Nvidia which marks the chipmaker’s inaugural large-scale push into the Middle East market. Ensuring adherence to US regulations, the collaboration involves...

EdTech Insight – E-commerce firm Shopee agreed to adjust its practices in Indonesia after watchdog says it violated competition law

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In a significant regulatory development, Shopee and its delivery service Shopee Express have acknowledged violations of Indonesian competition law and agreed to make behavioral adjustments. The Indonesian Competition Commission...

EdTech Insight – Europe is at risk of over-restricting AI and falling behind U.S. and China, Dutch prince says  

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In a stark warning presented by Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, Europe’s position in the advancing AI landscape is under scrutiny. Europe, despite taking pride in regulatory prowess, has been cautioned against falling...

EdTech Insight – Bitcoin bounces above $62,000, Solana leads cryptocurrencies higher

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The global higher education sector is closely monitoring the financial market influences on digital assets, exemplified by the recent volatility in cryptocurrency values including Bitcoin’s drop under $60,000 and subsequent...

EdTech Insight – Waymo opens robotaxi service to all San Francisco users

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The deployment of Waymo’s robotaxis in San Francisco signifies a notable progression in autonomous vehicle integration within urban transportation networks. This launch parallels prior rollouts in Phoenix and limited operations...