US warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plants
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Several U.S. government agencies warned that unidentified hackers are trying to breach devices made by Siemens that are used to monitor and operate water facilities and other critical infrastructure systems, according to a cybersecurity advisory published on Wednesday.
Irish lawmakers summon TikTok over videos glorifying dangerous driving
DUBLIN, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A parliamentary committee has asked TikTok to explain how it removes content that "glorifies ... illegal activity" on Irish roads after the head of police said young people were driving on the wrong side of motorways for social media likes.
Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from Roblox
SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Australia's internet regulator secured a court-enforceable undertaking from Roblox to improve protections against grooming and sexual exploitation, after tests found adult strangers could still contact children despite safety measures introduced by the world's biggest gaming platform.
Trump to host crypto executives as SEC considers regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will host cryptocurrency executives at the White House on Wednesday as U.S. financial regulators this week prepare to advance their framework for certain digital assets.
Marvell gives Google option to buy $12.2 billion stake in custom AI chip deal
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Marvell Technology will help develop Google's in-demand custom chips and has offered the search giant the right to buy a potential $12.2 billion stake, the latest deal in which Big Tech is investing in the suppliers powering its AI build-out.
Nebius plans $4.5 billion convertible debt sale to fund data centers, AI platform
Aug 19 (Reuters) - AI cloud provider Nebius Group said on Wednesday it plans to raise $4.5 billion through an offering of private convertible notes, as it seeks to ramp up investments in data centers and computing capacity.
Analog Devices' quarterly forecast tops estimates on AI-fueled chip demand
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Analog Devices forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting on continued demand for its power-management chips used across data centers and industrial applications as AI investments ramp up.
Most Americans believe Trump has inappropriately profited since returning to power, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency since his return to power and that his policy decisions are influenced by his private business dealings, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
Demand from US data-center boom radiates out through factory supply chains
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Generac is best known for making backyard generators that rumble to life after power failures.
Europe AI data centres seek cheaper, quicker energy and land
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Europe's developers of data centres for artificial intelligence are seeking out less traditional locations away from major cities, where they can benefit from cheaper energy and land and quicker connection times, data analysis seen by Reuters shows.
