By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on TelQuel
At the Web Summit in Lisbon, suspicions of Chinese espionage targeting Nvidia’s boss are on everyone’s minds. Some tech players believe the crisis could ultimately benefit the whole artificial intelligence sector, according to TelQuel.
China’s Foreign Ministry called unfounded allegations that Chinese services targeted Nvidia chief Jensen Huang in a case linked to his private life. Beijing denounced defamatory claims after the US group opened an independent investigation, according to 3News.
🇨🇳 China · Source: 3News ·
The parents of a 13-year-old girl are suing Google, alleging that its search engine's artificial intelligence features contributed to her psychological crisis and to preparing for a possible suicide. The complaint, filed before a California court, is reportedly the first of its kind targeting these features, according to AFP.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Punch ·
Nvidia and its chief executive Jensen Huang face a proposed class action from shareholders, who accuse them of fraud for concealing his ties with a person suspected of Chinese espionage, according to France 24. Steve Tsang of the SOAS China Institute believes the case could also aim to get Huang to lobby the US government.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: France 24 ·
Nvidia's board has opened an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after New York Times reports that a Chinese businesswoman close to him, Alice Huang, was an agent of Beijing, which China denies. Jensen Huang admitted infidelity to his wife and pledged to cooperate, with the board saying it had no evidence that its secrets or US national security had been compromised, MyJoyOnline reports.
🇨🇳 China · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Israel: first test at the Knesset as it elects its speakerThe Israeli parliament, with its new members, must first elect its speaker, a post currently held by Amir Ohana, a member of Benyamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. Several far-right organisations have called for a protest outside parliament, according to Le Monde, which predicts difficult negotiations in the weeks ahead.
Camtel, Orange and MTN threatened with sanctions over 18.6 billion CFA francsThe Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART) has issued a formal notice to Camtel, Orange Cameroun and MTN Cameroon after identifying 93 breaches valued at 18.6 billion CFA francs. The regulator cites in particular shortcomings in coverage and quality of service, and the three operators risk sanctions if the irregularities are not corrected.The week in Africa
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