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Economy & Finance

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India hosts global event to regulate big tech companies
ECONOMY & FINANCE

India hosts global event to regulate big tech companies

India is hosting a global event this week to discuss big tech regulation and AI safety. The aim is to establish a framework for global regulation.

redir.folha.com.br • FEB 16, 2026
FTC investigates Microsoft's cloud services monopoly
ECONOMY & FINANCE

FTC investigates Microsoft's cloud services monopoly

The FTC is probing whether Microsoft holds an illegal monopoly in enterprise tech. The investigation aims to ensure fair competition in the market.

go.theregister.com • FEB 16, 2026
Data brokers profit from your personal data and how it affects
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Data brokers profit from your personal data and how it affects

Companies known as data brokers collect and sell individuals' personal information without their explicit consent.

www.tecmundo.com.br • FEB 13, 2026
Memory Prices Rise and Impact Broadband Expansion
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Memory Prices Rise and Impact Broadband Expansion

The rising cost of memory used in routers and set-top boxes due to increasing AI demand raises concerns about the telecommunications industry's ability to keep

FEB 13, 2026
EU Investigates Google for Pricing Practices in Online Ads
ECONOMY & FINANCE

EU Investigates Google for Pricing Practices in Online Ads

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Google's extensive online advertising operations, focusing on potential anti-competitive practices.

FEB 12, 2026
The Justice evaluates the responsibilities of big techs in algorithm ethics
ECONOMY & FINANCE

The Justice evaluates the responsibilities of big techs in algorithm ethics

Two of the largest technology companies in the world, Meta and Alphabet, are facing accusations in California, United States. The Justice Department is investigating whether these companies programmed their algorithms to addict users, especially children and teenagers.

FEB 12, 2026

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Elliott Management Acquires Significant Stake in LSEG
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Elliott Management Acquires Significant Stake in LSEG

Elliott Management has acquired a significant stake in the London Stock Exchange Group amid concerns over AI's impact and declining listings.

FEB 11, 2026
Follow the decline of wealth manager stocks in the UK
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Follow the decline of wealth manager stocks in the UK

Stocks of wealth managers and price comparison sites in the UK are declining in response to uncertainties generated by artificial intelligence.

FEB 11, 2026
We Analyze the Impact of the Meta and Google Trial in Brazil
ECONOMY & FINANCE

We Analyze the Impact of the Meta and Google Trial in Brazil

The Meta, which operates WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, and Google, owner of YouTube, face an important trial in the United States regarding the responsibility of these platforms in causing addiction among children and adolescents.

FEB 11, 2026
Transform the ANPD into a regulatory agency with new responsibilities
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Transform the ANPD into a regulatory agency with new responsibilities

The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) may become a regulatory agency, undergoing significant changes to its structure and operations as part of Provisional Measure 1.317/2025, aimed at strengthening personal data protection in Brazil.

FEB 11, 2026
Samsung and SK hynix adopt shorter memory contracts
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Samsung and SK hynix adopt shorter memory contracts

Samsung and SK hynix are adjusting their approach to memory supply contracts, replacing long-term fixed-price agreements with shorter contracts and post-agreement pricing mechanisms.

FEB 11, 2026
Corrects $40 Billion Bitcoin Error in South Korean Trading
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Corrects $40 Billion Bitcoin Error in South Korean Trading

A cryptocurrency exchange platform in South Korea made a serious error by issuing 620,000 BTC instead of South Korean won during a promotional effort, amounting to approximately $40 billion.

FEB 11, 2026
Memory Manufacturers Earn $551 Billion from AI Demand
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Memory Manufacturers Earn $551 Billion from AI Demand

The memory sector is projected to generate over $551 billion by 2026, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and high demand in data centers.

FEB 10, 2026
White House Considers Tariff Exemption for Large Tech Companies
ECONOMY & FINANCE

White House Considers Tariff Exemption for Large Tech Companies

The White House is considering an exemption from import tariffs for major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, allowing them to purchase artificial intelligence chips from TSMC tax-free.

FEB 10, 2026
India Imposes Quick Removal Rules on Social Media
ECONOMY & FINANCE

India Imposes Quick Removal Rules on Social Media

The Indian government has announced that social media companies must remove illegal content within three hours of notification, a significant reduction from the previous 36-hour deadline.

FEB 10, 2026
UK Regulators Enforce Light Touch on Apple and Google App Stores
ECONOMY & FINANCE

UK Regulators Enforce Light Touch on Apple and Google App Stores

In the past year, the UK recognized that Apple and Google operate as a duopoly on mobile platforms, leading to differentiated regulation. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has chosen not to regulate the app stores of these companies as the European Union has done, but will adopt a more flexible approach.

FEB 10, 2026
Musk Launches Plan for a City on the Moon, Increasing Rivalry with China
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Musk Launches Plan for a City on the Moon, Increasing Rivalry with China

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, unveils a new plan to create a self-sustaining city on the Moon within a decade. This move comes after years of focus on Mars.

FEB 10, 2026
Yahoo Japan and Line Join Forces to Create Private Cloud
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Yahoo Japan and Line Join Forces to Create Private Cloud

LY Corporation, which controls Yahoo Japan and the messaging app Line, announced plans to unify its systems into a large private cloud. The project aims to integrate its operations and implement AIOps technology, with a completion timeline of three years.

FEB 10, 2026
China Accelerates Wait Time for Struggling Tech Companies
ECONOMY & FINANCE

China Accelerates Wait Time for Struggling Tech Companies

Stock exchanges in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing have implemented measures to reduce the wait time for tech companies seeking funding, promoting self-sufficiency in technology across the country.

FEB 10, 2026
CIA Accelerates Access to New Technologies to Compete with China
ECONOMY & FINANCE

CIA Accelerates Access to New Technologies to Compete with China

The CIA seeks to speed up access to new technologies through a new acquisition framework, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and optimize vendor selection.

FEB 9, 2026
Google Uses 1GW of Solar Power from Texas to Fuel AI Investments
ECONOMY & FINANCE

Google Uses 1GW of Solar Power from Texas to Fuel AI Investments

Google announced an investment of up to <strong$185 billion</strongin <strongnew data centers</strongby 2026 to boost its <strongartificial intelligence (AI)</strongcapabilities. To meet this growing electricity demand, the company signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with TotalEnergies for <strong28TWh</strongof electricity over the next 15 years, subject to weather conditions.

FEB 9, 2026