Monthly Archives: April 2023

Google moves to keep public sector cybersecurity vulnerabilities leashed

Google Cloud and The Center for Internet Security, Inc., launched the Google Cloud Alliance this week with the goal of advancing digital security in the public sector.  The Center for Internet Security, founded in 2000 to address growing cyber threats … Continue reading

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As AI eliminates jobs, a way to keep people afloat financially (that’s not UBI)

In Silicon Valley, some of the brightest minds believe a universal basic income (UBI) that guarantees people unrestricted cash payments will help them to survive and thrive as advanced technologies eliminate more careers as we know them, from white collar … Continue reading

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Missouri trans ‘snitch form’ down after people spammed it with the ‘Bee Movie’ script

A Missouri government tip site for submitting complaints and concerns about gender-affirming care is down after people flooded it with fanfiction, rambling anecdotes and the “Bee Movie” script. The Missouri Attorney General’s office launched an online form for “Transgender Center … Continue reading

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Lyft Will Lay Off About 1,200 People as It Looks to Cut Costs

The cuts come as the company tries to lower prices and remain competitive with Uber, its larger rival.

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Twitter Begins Removing Blue Check Marks From Verified Accounts

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media service, has begun to charge a subscription fee for the verification symbol.

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Daily Crunch: Starting today, Twitter says all advertisers must obtain verified accounts

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How AI is Transforming The Way Banks Onboard New Accounts

With fresh scrutiny on the banking system following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, there is another aspect of the financial system that often gets less attention: the vulnerability of the technology systems that global financial institutions operate on. While … Continue reading

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Tesla wins Autopilot crash case in California

Tesla scored a victory Friday after a California jury determined the automaker was not to blame for a 2019 crash that involved its advanced driver assistance system, known as Autopilot. The jury awarded no damages to Los Angeles resident Justine … Continue reading

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Google’s 80-acre San Jose mega-campus is on hold as company reckons with economic slowdown

Construction of Google’s 7.3 million square foot campus in San Jose, California, has been halted as the company’s cost-cutting efforts stifle development.

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SpaceX’s successful failure is a wake-up call for Starship’s timeline

SpaceX launched a fully integrated Starship launch vehicle for the first time on Thursday morning, a long-awaited and highly anticipated milestone in the vehicle development program. The orbital test flight surpassed many expectations. The vehicle cleared Max Q – the … Continue reading

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