This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover EU AI regulations, Hurricane Helene debts, recycling network equipment, enhancing healthcare using AI, 5G networks, global connectivity, diversity policies, water shortages due to AI and Apple's encryption policies.
Here are our highlights:
monday_____________________________
AI systems with ‘unacceptable risk’ are now banned in the EU
As of Sunday in the European Union, the bloc’s regulators can ban the use of AI systems they deem to pose “unacceptable risk” or harm.
Verizon is teaming with ForgiveCo to eliminate $10 million in consumer debt for 6,500 Western North Carolinians. The debt relief campaign is part of Verizon’s ongoing commitment to recovery following Hurricane Helene.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/42HaKdA
tuesday___________________________
Telia recycles 70 tons of network gear in green modernisation push
Telia has revealed it has reached its mobile network modernisation goal by reusing or recycling thousands of parts from its network equipment.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4hzan9g
AI could drive big increase in number and speed of women being treated for breast cancer
Almost 700,000 women are expected to take part, with testing sites across the country being enhanced with AI. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4hI4KWb
Wednesday___________________________
EE retains crown in 5G rankings
UK mobile operator EE was awarded Best 5G Experience for the second half of 2024 in the bi-annual RootMetrics UK State of the Mobile Union report.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4gvKczp
e& expands global reach with new hubs
e& Carrier & Wholesale (C&WS) has expanded its international presence with the launch of new strategic hubs. In a bid to unlock new business opportunities, the international wholesale arm of e& is establishing new hubs in Miami and Johannesburg, while strengthening its presence in London and Singapore.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3CtKF7k
thursday____________________________
Google joins firms dropping diversity recruitment goals
Ericsson lands 5G upgrade deals in Malaysia and Qatar
Kit vendor Ericsson has been drafted in to upgrade Digital Nasional Berhad’s (DNB) network in Malaysia with 5G Advanced, and RAN and microwave backhaul deployments in Qatar.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3WRWv22
FRIDAY____________________________
Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages
UK orders Apple to give it access to users' encrypted accounts
Britain's security officials have ordered that Apple create a so-called 'back door' allowing them to retrieve all the content any Apple user worldwide has uploaded to the cloud, The Washington Post reported on Friday.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4hHgCsd
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