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Proton says Big Tech could pay off 2025 fines in about 28 days, highlighting the value gap between penalties and companies' cash flow.
Alphabet led penalties with over $4.2 billion in 2025, yet its cash flow could cover costs in weeks.
Amazon saw penalties soar to $2.5 billion in 2025, but could clear its regulatory debt in about 86 days of free cash flow.
Proton argues penalties are not deterring Big Tech from misusing power, calling for tougher enforcement.
2025 fines rose compared to 2022, with enforcement intensifying despite a 7% dip from 2024.
Proton cites user privacy concerns as the broader reason regulators must strengthen actions.
The analysis names Google as a top offender in penalties for 2025.
Proton's report compares 2025 to 2024, noting significant changes but ongoing enforcement pressure.
Romain Digneaux of Proton advocates tougher enforcement tools for compliance.
The TechRadar article highlights that penalties are a small fraction of tech giants' wealth.

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Waymo is actively testing a London-based fleet of around 24 robotaxis to learn the city’s quirks, including zebra crossings, ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026.
Britain plans a passenger piloting scheme this spring to allow limited robotaxi services across Great Britain, subject to safety rules and local approval.
Regulators emphasize ensuring safety and cybersecurity as Waymo prepares London testing and a potential late-2026 rollout.
Waymo positions autonomous cars as potentially safer than human drivers by avoiding fatigue, distraction, and intoxication.
During initial trials, Waymo’s London vehicles operate with a safety driver while a broader, passenger-ready pilot is planned for later in the year.
London’s map and sensor data are gathered via camera, radar, lidar, and a powerful onboard computer to decide actions in real time.
Local taxi groups, such as LTDA, oppose the rollout, warning about safety and the broader impact on traditional cab drivers.
Britain aims to balance innovation with local authority safety checks before widespread deployment, signaling a cautious regulatory path.
Waymo argues robotaxis could be safer and more reliable than human taxis, highlighting efficiency and consistent performance.
The broader London rollout timeline is tied to regulatory clearance, with potential passenger operations starting by April and wider use by late 2026.

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