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Tech giants Microsoft and Apple step down from OpenAI board amid regulatory scrutiny

OpenAI’s largest investor Microsoft relinquishes its observer role while Apple which had been set to join board will not be taking up its seat in an unexpected twist

EU serves Temu, Shein with notice to submit child protection info, among others

Commission orders Chinese-founded platforms to state adherence to Digital Services Act

EU Commission launches probe into Meta for alleged Digital Services Act breaches

Suspected infringements covered Facebook and Instagram parent company’s policies, practices linked to deceptive advertising, political content

EU wants assessment of TikTok Lite’s risks to minors, mental health

TikTok has 24 hours to provide the European Commission a risk assessment on the potential impact on children and users' mental health with the launch of its new Lite app in France and Spain

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports