Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, recently complied with an order blocking the use of the letter X in Brazil, according to a regulatory body. While the move was seen as a backtrack, Starlink continues to make waves in the tech industry. In a separate incident, the US Navy has announced plans to fully embrace Starlink technology, highlighting the growing influence of Musk and other supranational oligarchs in the world of technology.
Meanwhile, Telegram has quietly updated its website to allow users to report abuse following the arrest of its founder. The Internet Archive lost its appeal over ebook lending, while the FBI busted a musician for an elaborate AI-powered $10 million streaming-royalty heist.
PwC has told its employees that it will use location data to enforce a “back-to-office” rule, sparking concerns over privacy. Apple, on the other hand, has announced plans for a chatbot with no “personality.” The electric vehicle future is on the horizon but may be coming a bit more slowly than initially anticipated.
In other news, Pat Gelsinger’s plan to reinvent Intel is facing challenges, and Boeing’s Calamity Capsule recently returned to Earth without a crew. Host Iain Thomson, along with guests Mike Elgan and Emily Dreibelbis, discuss these and other tech topics on the latest episode of “This Week in Tech.”Listeners can download or subscribe to the show at the provided link and enjoy ad-free episodes with Club TWiT. Sponsors for the episode include Coda, Lookout, 1Password, ExpressVPN, and NetSuite.
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