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By Foo Yun Chee and Leo Marchandon (Reuters) -Austrian privacy group noyb said on Tuesday it has filed a criminal complaint in Austria, accusing U.S.-based Clearview AI of illegally collecting photos and videos of European Union residents to build its facial-recognition database. Noyb said in a statement Clearview violated the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Austria's criminal provisions for those violations could expose Clearview and its executives to personal liability, including potential jail time. Clearview, which markets its tools mainly to law enforcement and says it has collected more than 60 billion images globally, did not immediately respond to an emailed request from Reuters for comment. The company has previously been found in breach of the GDPR by regulators in France, Greece, Italy, and the Netherlands in collecting and processing the data of millions of European citizens. The countries issued nearly 100 million euros ($116.62 million) in cumulative fines and reached a U.S. class-action settlement in March over its data-scraping practices. Clearview is contesting a 7.5-million-pound UK fine, arguing Britain's GDPR should not apply because its facial-recognition service is sold only to foreign law enforcement. The company says its operations fall outside UK jurisdiction. Its first appeal in the UK was dismissed in October, with the court ruling the service is used by clients to identify individuals and analyse behavior to predict and prevent illegal activities, thereby falling under the scope of UK GDPR. The case is now set to return to a lower tribunal, while Clearview retains the option to seek permission to appeal the jurisdiction decision. Noyb, led by Austrian lawyer Max Schrems, a privacy advocate known for winning two landmark EU court rulings that struck down transatlantic data-transfer frameworks, says Clearview has disregarded EU decisions as it lacks an EU establishment and has not paid imposed fines. The planned Austrian case seeks to test whether criminal enforcement can succeed where administrative penalties have struggled. Austria has implemented criminal provisions for certain GDPR violations within the country. If prosecutors accept the complaint, the case could set a precedent for criminal enforcement of GDPR violations and increase pressure on non-EU firms that process Europeans' biometric data. "Clearview AI amassed a global database of photos and biometric data, which makes it possible to identify people within seconds. Such power is extremely concerning and undermines the idea of a free society, where surveillance is the exception instead of the rule," Schrems said in the statement. ($1 = 0.8575 euros) (Reporting by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk and Foo Yun Chee in Brussels; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

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(Corrects headline and paragraph 1 to say revenue is reported in constant currency, not organic, basis) (Reuters) -French IT consulting firm Capgemini said its third-quarter revenue increased by 2.9% in constant currency and raised its growth forecast on Tuesday, citing solid demand for AI solutions and strong performance in North America.  The company raised its revenue growth guidance to between 2% and 2.5% in constant currency terms, after having narrowed it to between -1% and +1% at the end of the second quarter. It also narrowed its annual operating margin forecast to between 13.3% and 13.4%, from 13.3% to 13.5% previously. Capgemini, which provides services ranging from cloud to artificial intelligence and data across many industries, reported third-quarter revenue of 5.39 billion euros and quarterly order bookings of 5.16 billion euros. Its headcount was at 354,700 at the end of September, up 4.7% from a year earlier. ($1 = 0.8575 euros) (Reporting by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

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By Ju-min Park GYEONGJU, South Korea, (Reuters) -The explosive growth in artificial intelligence data centres is creating "bottlenecks" for chips and other key supplies, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said on Tuesday. "I believe these rapid developments and changes are ultimately leading to bottlenecks around the world," said Chey, who heads the large South Korean conglomerate that includes memory chipmaker SK Hynix and leads the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "Now, a lot of AI data centres need to be built, and for everything that goes into them, from chips to services, they are creating bottlenecks, I think," Chey said at a business side-event for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this week in South Korea. Chey said global competition over AI was so intense that major economies such as the U.S. and China had released national AI strategies to take the lead. Chey and other global business leaders are gathering in the ancient South Korean town of Gyeongju for APEC events ahead of the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Jamie Freed)

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(Reuters) -Skyworks Solutions, which supplies radio frequency chips to Apple and other smartphone makers, held talks in recent months to buy rival Qorvo, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Qorvo, which has a market cap of $8.54 billion according to LSEG data, closed at $92.13 on the Nasdaq on Monday. Skyworks has a market cap of $11.26 billion, according to LSEG, and employed more than 10,000 people as of 2024, according to their website. Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Skyworks designs and manufactures analog and mixed-signal chips used in wireless communication, automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. The firm had in August forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations, benefiting from steady demand for its analog chips. In April, Qorvo appointed industry veterans Richard Clemmer and Christopher Koopmans as independent directors to its board, amid activist investor Starboard Value's push to boost the company's weak share price. Starboard had nominated its managing member Peter Feld for election to the Qorvo board and increased its stake in the firm to about 8.9%. (Reporting by Disha Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee and Mrigank Dhaniwala)

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(Reuters) -Siltronic on Tuesday narrowed its annual core profit margin outlook after posting a weaker-than-expected quarterly profit, impacted by negative currency effects and deliveries shifting into the next quarter. The German semiconductor materials supplier now expects an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin of 22% to 24% for 2025. It previously a forecast range of 21% to 25%. Siltronic posted EBITDA of 65.7 million euros ($76.6 million) for the third-quarter, down from 89.4 million euros a year earlier, and below analysts' average forecast of 66.6 million euros, according to a poll by LSEG. "As expected, Q3 was impacted by significant delivery shifts into Q4 and negative FX effects, which temporarily weighed on sales and profitability," CEO Michael Heckmeier said in a statement. Siltronic and other materials and equipment suppliers such as Aixtron and Besi have been facing a slump in demand due to customers' slower than expected inventory reductions, even as AI chip demand only partially offset weakness in the sector for automotive, PC and memory chips. Siltronic, whose customers include Infineon, Intel, Samsung and TSMC, confirmed its full-year guidance. ($1 = 0.8575 euros) (Reporting by Ozan Ergenay in Gdansk, editing by Matt Scuffham)

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(Reuters) -French IT consulting firm Capgemini said its third-quarter revenue increased by 2.9% organically and raised its growth forecast on Tuesday, citing solid demand for AI solutions and strong performance in North America.  The company raised its revenue growth guidance to between 2% and 2.5% in constant currency terms, after having narrowed it to between -1% and +1% at the end of the second quarter. It also narrowed its annual operating margin forecast to between 13.3% and 13.4%, from 13.3% to 13.5% previously. Capgemini, which provides services ranging from cloud to artificial intelligence and data across many industries, reported third-quarter revenue of 5.39 billion euros and quarterly order bookings of 5.16 billion euros. Its headcount was at 354,700 at the end of September, up 4.7% from a year earlier. ($1 = 0.8575 euros) (Reporting by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

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(Reuters) -German semiconductor materials supplier Siltronic reported a slightly lower-than-expected quarterly core profit on Tuesday, impacted by negative currency effects and deliveries shifting into the next quarter. The company posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of 65.7 million euros ($76.6 million) for the third-quarter, down from 89.4 million euros a year earlier, and below analysts' average forecast of 66.6 million euros, according to a poll by LSEG. ($1 = 0.8575 euros) (Reporting by Ozan Ergenay in Gdansk)

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RIYADH (Reuters) -Saudi Arabia-headquartered fintech Tabby said on Tuesday it has completed a secondary share sale involving shares held by existing shareholders, valuing the company at $4.5 billion ahead of a potential public listing. HSG, Boyu Capital and others acquired shares in the buy-now-pay-later firm from existing investors, resulting in an implied valuation of $4.5 billion, Tabby said in a statement. Tabby, which counts Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala among its investors, allows customers to defer payments on their purchases. Tabby clarified that no new shares were issued and the company did not receive any proceeds from the transaction. It did not disclose the identities of the selling shareholders or the size of the share sale. CEO and co-founder Hosam Arab told Reuters in February that the company was preparing for an initial public offering within 18 months. Founded in 2019, Tabby has collaborated with more than 40,000 brands and businesses, including Amazon and fast-fashion retailer Shein in high-growth Gulf markets such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. (Reporting by Federico Maccioni; Writing by Rachna Uppal; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

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(Reuters) -Citigroup and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plan to collaborate on digital asset payment solutions for the U.S. bank's institutional clients, to expand the offering to global clients in the future. The partnership will initially focus on enabling users to deposit and withdraw traditional currencies (commonly referred to as "fiat" in crypto) through Coinbase's services, marking a significant step as it allows smooth transitions between traditional money and digital assets like cryptocurrencies, the two companies said in a joint statement on Monday. Additionally, the collaboration will streamline payment operations, Citi said. "By combining their reach with Coinbase's leadership in digital assets, we're creating solutions that can simplify and expand access to digital asset payments," said Brian Foster, global head of Crypto as a Service at Coinbase. Citi said more details on specific features, including exploring ways to convert traditional currency into stablecoins, will be disclosed in the coming months. Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to keep a constant value. They are often backed by traditional assets such as the U.S. dollar or government debt. They have surged in popularity, and their demand is expected to increase further after the U.S. passed its GENIUS Act in July that sets federal rules for stablecoins. Dealmaking within the digital assets industry has picked up pace this year as a crypto-friendly Trump administration encourages companies to expand their business in the U.S., providing a favorable environment for growth and investment. Coinbase, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, shelled out $375 million to buy investment platform Echo, while earlier this year it had struck a $2.9 billion deal for crypto options provider Deribit. (Reporting by Rajasik Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)

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(Reuters) -Citigroup and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plan to collaborate on digital asset payment solutions for the U.S. bank's institutional clients, to expand the offering to global clients in the future. The partnership will initially focus on enabling users to deposit and withdraw traditional currencies (commonly referred to as "fiat" in crypto) through Coinbase's services, marking a significant step as it allows smooth transitions between traditional money and digital assets like cryptocurrencies, the two companies said in a joint statement on Monday. Additionally, the collaboration will streamline payment operations, Citi said. "By combining their reach with Coinbase's leadership in digital assets, we're creating solutions that can simplify and expand access to digital asset payments," said Brian Foster, global head of Crypto as a Service at Coinbase. Citi said more details on specific features, including exploring ways to convert traditional currency into stablecoins, will be disclosed in the coming months. Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to keep a constant value. They are often backed by traditional assets such as the U.S. dollar or government debt. They have surged in popularity, and their demand is expected to increase further after the U.S. passed its GENIUS Act in July that sets federal rules for stablecoins. Dealmaking within the digital assets industry has picked up pace this year as a crypto-friendly Trump administration encourages companies to expand their business in the U.S., providing a favorable environment for growth and investment. Coinbase, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, shelled out $375 million to buy investment platform Echo, while earlier this year it had struck a $2.9 billion deal for crypto options provider Deribit. (Reporting by Rajasik Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)

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