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Google, Twitter, Microsoft and other tech companies will have to fight dipfakes, fake accounts - Reuters

Google, Twitter, Microsoft and other tech companies will have to fight dipfakes, fake accounts - Reuters

* According to the agency, the European Union plans to publish updated rules for technology companies regarding disinformation content on their digital platforms on June 16. If companies fail to comply with the new provisions of the EU Code, they could face heavy fines.

Loans in Russian banks will become cheaper after the reduction of the rate of the Central Bank, - Prime

Loans in Russian banks will become cheaper after the reduction of the rate of the Central Bank, - Prime

Russian banks are ready to adjust the cost of loans after the reduction of the key rate of the Central Bank of Russia, some market participants even did it in advance, without waiting for the decision of the regulator. As for deposit rates, most of the surveyed banks want to

Transit of Russian gas through the territory of Ukraine may amount to about 41.9 million cubic meters per day - TASS

Transit of Russian gas through the territory of Ukraine may amount to about 41.9 million cubic meters per day - TASS

A decline in Norwegian gas supplies as a result of major field shutdowns for repairs reduced gas injections into Europe's underground gas storage facilities. During the gas day on June 8, the level of reserves in UGS increased by only 0.26 percentage points, which is the lowest

Unification of FIU and Social Insurance Fund supported in the State Duma, - Ministry of Labor

Unification of FIU and Social Insurance Fund supported in the State Duma, - Ministry of Labor

This change will increase the upper limit of payments for sick leave, maternity benefits by one and a half times, said Vyacheslav Volodin. A single fund will begin to operate on January 1, 2023. Funds, which will be released after the optimization of costs for the maintenance of the apparatus

People around the world will be poorer in 2022, the OECD predicts

People around the world will be poorer in 2022, the OECD predicts

Inflation in rich countries is expected to rise considerably, up to 9%. In the Netherlands, for example, inflation will be 9.2% this year. In the UK, prices are projected to rise by 8.8%, twice the December forecast (4.4%). The rate of economic growth is likely to fall.

Citigroup lost $50 million to "fat finger" trader - The WSJ

Citigroup lost $50 million to "fat finger" trader - The WSJ

Citigroup lost $50 million because of a trader with a "fat finger," - The WSJ Citigroup's London-based remote trader mistakenly added an extra zero to the total on the morning of May 2. The consequence was a collapse in European stocks - after a 5-minute sell-off

EU will solve the issue of using a single charging port for gadgets - FC

EU will solve the issue of using a single charging port for gadgets - FC

The EU authorities will make a final decision on the use of a single charging port for smartphones, digital cameras, tablets, wireless headphones and other headsets, as well as game consoles and portable speakers. Laptops will not be affected by the decision. The idea of using a single standard for

Kazakhstan will change the name of the oil brand due to sanctions against Russia, - Reuters

Kazakh producers decided to rename the oil to "separate" from Russian Urals. As the reasons, the interlocutors of Reuters named the unwillingness to impose sanctions and the desire to facilitate sales. Since June 2022, the following grade name has been applied - KEBCO - Kazakhstan Export Blend Crude

Amazon leaves top executive after 23 years at company - RB

Amazon leaves top executive after 23 years at company - RB

Dave Clark has left his position as Amazon's head of retail business to "build something new again," the memo notes. Clark had worked at Amazon since 1999. He had led the corporation's retail business since 2021.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his advisers to find a way to help Russia financially without violating sanctions, The Washington Post quoted U.S. and Chinese officials as saying.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his advisers to find a way to help Russia financially without violating sanctions, The Washington Post quoted U.S. and Chinese officials as saying.

* According to the paper's interlocutors, Beijing is in a difficult situation because, on the one hand, it wants to help "its most important strategic partner" and, on the other hand, it fears that in response the U.S. and its allies will impose sanctions.