Last week, we discussed how 2024 will see Elon Musk become the most powerful man in the world. Today, we will explore other significant themes that will impact both the online and offline worlds in 2025.
Tech companies are facing legal challenges, with a trade fair set to take place at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany on April 22, 2024.
Google is on the verge of being broken up after an illegal monopoly ruling in August. The US government is pushing for a complete breakup, potentially forcing Google to sell Chrome, its popular browser. Similarly, TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has been given three weeks to sell the platform or face a ban in the US.
The debate over children’s use of technology is heating up, with concerns over social media’s impact on mental health. Some countries, like Australia, have imposed strict restrictions on social media use for children under 16.
Cryptocurrencies saw a rebound in 2024, with Bitcoin reaching $100,000 due to Donald Trump’s support for the industry. AI and its chips have also dominated the stock market, with companies like Nvidia and Google seeing significant gains.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in August highlighted the app’s lax content moderation policies, leading the company to crack down on harmful content.
Overall, 2025 promises to be a year of significant change and challenges for the tech industry.
Source: www.theguardian.com
