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The prestigious London School of Economics says it has not decided yet to accept sponsorship from the Chinese IT firm Huawei. But its name is being dragged through the mud nonetheless.
Digitalization has been a buzzword in German politics for years. But has much really changed? And do Germans even want to go digital?
The EU hopes to boost research into as well as regulate artificial intelligence. The bloc also wants to create a marketplace for "unbiased" data. Legislators hope to have a law drafted by year-end.
Police in New Delhi are using facial recognition to identify protesters. Activists are worried about the lack of regulation around the technology. They are also sharing tips on evading detection.
Tech giants could face tougher penalties in the EU if they fail to adequately curb hate speech. The news comes ahead of expected proposals to curb the dominance of companies such as Facebook, Apple, Google and Amazon.
Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms are being misused to manipulate elections, a new study says. The Munich Security Conference discusses how to safeguard the backbone of democracy.
The printed barcode with its vertical black lines has made modern life possible. Created over four decades ago, its designer had no idea what an impact it would have years later. Shockingly he didn't make a dime from it.
Some top climate solutions rely on battery power. We need batteries to drive electric vehicles, and we need them to serve as power banks on energy grids utilizing renewables like wind and solar. Greg Nemet, a professor of public affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains why this simple technology is so crucial.
Ten teams of drone pilots have gathered at Rwanda's Lake Kivu to put their technology to the test. With many Africans living miles from the nearest tarmac road, remote-control aircraft could play a key role in meeting future supply challenges.
Daimler profit falls to 2.4 billion euro in 2019 - Report: Chinese firms snap up credit amid outbreak - Drone wars: pilots compete in Kenya competition
Report: Chinese firms snap up credit amid outbreak - Daimler expected to announce profit fall for 2019 - Drone wars: pilots compete in Kenya competition
An embattled Israeli firm known for its controversial spyware has been accused of turning a blind eye to the misuse of its technology. The company told DW that it has "shut down" systems in the past for violating rights.
The European Union has defied heavy pressure from Washington and decided not to ban Chinese telecommunications company Huawei from being used in the expansion of 5G networks. The Trump Administration had threatened to cut off intelligence sharing with countries that incorporate Huawei technology. But it looks like this time the US may be backing down as Teri Schultz reports from Brussels.
One century ago Germany was at the forefront of animated film technology. But the avant-garde soon gave way to Nazi-sponsored attempts to rival Disney that didn't pan out quite as planned.
A range of technologies — loosely defined as 'geoengineering' — are being explored as responses to climate change. Yet their effectiveness, and whether they should be implemented at all, is debated among scientists.
The EU has said member states should allow Chinese telecoms giant Huawei to operate within the bloc — but with strict regulations to protect national security. The US has urged allies not to use the technology.
