A child sexual abuse survivor has sued Apple, accusing the company of neglecting its proposed system to detect CSAM on iCloud. The plaintiff alleges Apple’s inaction enables the spread of abusive images, compounding victims’ trauma. Apple, which shelved the system over privacy concerns, faces demands for accountability as the lawsuit represents over 2,600 potential victims. Apple says it continues to innovate against CSAM without compromising user privacy. Read all
AI cloud provider Nscale has raised $155M in Series A funding led by Sandton Capital Partners. The funds will fuel Nscale’s expansion across Europe and North America, supporting its greenfield data centers and upcoming public cloud launch in 2025. With a focus on AMD-based GPUs and sustainable infrastructure, Nscale aims to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade AI solutions, unlocking new AI capabilities globally. Read all
Microsoft finds itself at the center of a significant legal dispute in the UK, as competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi has filed a case alleging that the tech giant’s licensing practices unfairly inflate costs for businesses using rival cloud platforms like Amazon, Google, and Alibaba. Read all
CloudZero has launched CloudZero Intelligence, an AI-powered system driving its free CloudZero Advisor tool. Designed for DevOps and engineers, it answers complex cloud efficiency questions in minutes, predicts infrastructure costs, and benchmarks spending against industry peers. Built on eight years of cloud insights, the platform offers actionable solutions for cloud optimization, enabling businesses to cut costs and enhance performance with data-driven precision. Read all
The public cloud services (PCS) market in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) is experiencing remarkable growth, with forecasts projecting its value to soar to $415.1 billion by 2028. This growth represents a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.0% from 2023, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) report. Read all
Google’s PaliGemma 2 AI model claims to identify emotions from images, stirring concern among experts over its ethical implications and scientific validity. While Google touts extensive bias testing, critics argue that emotion detection remains subjective and culturally nuanced. Regulators and researchers warn the technology could exacerbate discrimination in areas like law enforcement and hiring, raising fears of misuse and real-world harm despite its touted safeguards. Read all
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Air France-KLM (AFKL) has teamed up with Google Cloud to redefine the future of travel by harnessing advanced data analytics and generative AI technologies. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize customer experiences, optimize airline operations, and foster innovation within the travel industry. Read all
MoonQube has partnered with OpenMetal to power its cloud hosting services with on-demand private cloud infrastructure. This integration enhances scalability, security, and performance, enabling MoonQube to deliver faster, cost-efficient solutions. With enterprise-grade hardware and OpenMetal’s hands-on support, MoonQube is redefining cloud hosting, passing on significant cost savings and unmatched reliability to its global clients. The collaboration solidifies MoonQube’s competitive edge in the cloud industry. Read all
Caddis Cloud Solutions has teamed up with Mission Critical Group to deliver tailored, efficient power systems for data centers across North America. Leveraging MCG’s expertise in backup power, UPS, and distribution systems, this partnership streamlines data center development while prioritizing sustainability and reliability. Building on recent collaborations in cooling and nuclear energy, Caddis continues to redefine innovation in the data center sector. Read all
Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has unveiled FortiAppSec Cloud, a cutting-edge platform designed to simplify and strengthen the security of modern web applications. This new cloud-delivered solution integrates web application security, performance monitoring, and advanced threat detection, offering businesses a unified way to secure hybrid and multi-cloud environments while reducing operational complexity and costs. Read all
OVHcloud US has launched its third-generation bare metal game servers, powered by AMD EPYC 4004 CPUs, delivering top-tier performance and reliability for global gaming workloads. Offering features like ultra-fast deployment, DDoS protection, and unlimited bandwidth, the servers cater to game developers’ needs for scalability and security. With industrial-grade standards and a gamer-first focus, OVHcloud redefines cloud hosting for the gaming industry. Read all
