Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business

After deflecting the U.S. Justice Department’s attack on its illegal monopoly in online search, Google is facing another attempt to dismantle its internet empire during a trial focused on its abusive tactics in digital advertising. The trial that begins Monday will revolve around the harmful conduct that caused parts of Google's digital advertising technology to be declared a monopoly. Google and the Justice Department spar in court while presenting evidence in a “remedy” trial that will decide how to unwind the monopoly. The Justice Department wants to break up Google's ad system after being thwarted in its attempt to break up the company is a search monopoly case.

Moldova's election faces AI-driven disinformation from Russia

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans are facing a wave of AI-driven disinformation ahead of a crucial parliamentary election on Sunday. Online monitoring groups have tracked Russian propaganda campaigns aimed at reducing support for the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity, or PAS. Researchers say these campaigns mark a new phase in Russian influence operations, using AI to impersonate Western media and flood comment sections. Moldovan President Maia Sandu has warned that this vote is the most consequential in the country's history, determining its future with the EU or Russia. The Moldovan government has tried to counter the disinformation by establishing a center to combat it.

Nvidia to invest $100 billion in OpenAI to help expand the ChatGPT maker's computing power

Chipmaker Nvidia will invest $100 billion in OpenAI as part of a partnership that will add at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia AI data centers to ramp up the computing power for the owner of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT. Per the letter of intent the companies announced Monday, the first gigawatt of Nvidia systems will be deployed in the second half of 2026. Nvidia and OpenAI said they would be finalizing the details of the arrangement in the coming weeks. The Nvidia-OpenAI partnership comes about 10 days after OpenAI said that Microsoft would take a $100 billion equity stake in its for-profit corporation.

Jaguar Land Rover says a shutdown will continue until at least Oct 1 after cyberattack

LONDON (AP) — Jaguar Land Rover has announced that its production lines will remain halted until at least Oct. 1 after a cyberattack. The company sent workers home from its factories in central and northwest England on Aug. 31. The shutdown has hit the U.K. auto industry. JLR is owned by India’s Tata Motors and is Britain's biggest carmaker. It employs more than 30,000 people and its supply chain supports many more jobs. The company says it is investigating the attack and working with law enforcement and the U.K. government to ensure a safe restart. Business Secretary Peter Kyle and Industry minister Chris McDonald are set to visit Jaguar Land Rover on Tuesday.

High-tech tax authority helps Greece return to Europe’s financial mainstream

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s once notorious tax system has been transformed into one of Europe’s most efficient, powered by drones, big data and real-time surveillance. At the Independent Authority for Public Revenue headquarters in Athens, inspectors track millions of transactions and launch raids on businesses flagged by algorithms. The digitally-enabled reforms have helped restore Greece’s bonds to investment grade and drove budget surpluses after decades of deficits. While critics argue that austerity-era tax hikes remain unfair, the government points to billions in new revenue funding tax cuts. Officials insist the digital overhaul is irreversible, marking a sharp turnaround from Greece’s financial crisis years.

What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees, generating confusion, fear

The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond. Since announcing the decision Friday, the White House has tried to reassure jittery companies that the fee does not apply to existing visa holders and that their H-1B employees traveling abroad will not be stranded, unable to re-enter the United States without coming up with $100,000. But many companies remain confused about the new policy, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Sunday.

Ukraine uses remote-controlled vehicles for dangerous missions to protect soldiers

DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — Faced with a shortage of soldiers, the Ukrainian army is eager to deploy robots on the battlefield — for efficiency and to save lives. Lately, some battalions have turned to remote-controlled vehicles that look like miniature tanks to ferry supplies, clear mines and evacuate the wounded or dead. Robotic vehicles are not new in warfare. The German army used a wire-guided miniature tank in World War II, and in recent decades the U.S., Britain, Israel, China and others have developed modern versions for combat engineering and other battlefield roles. But analysts say Ukraine’s extensive deployment of these vehicles is noteworthy and could lead to advances.

White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s latest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused. That left the White House on Saturday scrambling to clarify that its new $100,000 fee on visas for skilled tech workers that soon will go into effect only applies to new applicants and not to current visa holders. The president on Friday signed a proclamation that will require the fee for what are known as H-1B visas — meant for high-skilled jobs that tech companies find hard to fill.

Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

LONDON (AP) — A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports. On Friday night, the attack hit a service provider affecting airports like Brussels and Berlin's Brandenburg. Brussels Airport says the incident has forced manual check-ins, causing significant delays. Berlin's airport operators cut off connections to the affected systems. London Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, reports a technical issue with a service provider. Collins Aerospace, the provider, is experiencing problems that may delay departures. Airports are advising travelers to check their flight status and apologize for the inconvenience.

Oracle names Magouyrk and Sicilia as CEOs; Catz to become executive vice chair of the board

Oracle has named Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as CEOs, with current CEO Safra Catz becoming executive vice chair of the technology company’s board.Oracle said Monday that Magouyrk previously served as president of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Sicilia was president of Oracle Industries and joined the company when Oracle acquired Primavera Systems.