Since the advent of computers there have always been fear of job losses, but new jobs have been created, – will that be case with AI? Forbes reported that “While many reports tout the benefits of AI, there are many risks and unintended consequences, including the likelihood of replacing millions
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GDPR Court Ruling: Google gets big victory in EU “right to be forgotten”!
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The Washington Post reported that European Court of Justice issued a ruling which may influence courts around the world about the enforceability of GDPR by stating that “Google does not have to remove links to people’s sensitive data beyond the E.U.’s 28 member states.” The September 24, 2019 article…
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Are you Confused about the new IoT Security Law?
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Darkreading.com reported that the new January 1, 2020 IoT Security Law in California applies to companies “…that make connected devices — from Internet routers to connected thermostats to home-monitoring cameras…” The Article entitled “California’s IoT Security Law Causing Confusion” included these comments:
The California law, Senate Bill…
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AI Ouch! AI Job Interview Law Starting in 2020!
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Law.com reported about Illinois’s new AI law (first in the US) going into effect on January 1, 2020 since “AI tools that analyze a person’s expressions, for example, could inadvertently discriminate against a job candidate who has a disability that impacts their ability to smile or display other facial cues…
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WOW!!! Only 8% of US Businesses are Ready for the CCPA on January 1, 2020!
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eMarketer.com reported that “There are about four months before the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance deadline kicks in, and according to July 2019 research from consent solutions provider PossibleNow, only 8% of US businesses said they are prepared.” The September 10, 2019 article entitled “Very Few US…
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281 criminal arrested for Spearphishing (think Business Email Compromise or BEC)!
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Darkreading.com reported that the 281 criminals “stole more than 250,000 identities and filed more than 10,000 fraudulent tax returns… attempting to generate more than $91 million in refunds.” The September 11, 2019 report entitled “281 Arrested in International BEC Takedown” included these comments from the US government:
…the…
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Walmart gets a patent for using Crypto, which may be a game changer for retail!
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The-BlochChain.com reported that in “…early August 2019, Walmart announced it had published a patent for a methodology for using stable coins and distributed ledger technology to eliminate the need for credit cards, to bank the unbanked, and to provide an entryway into the global economy for the retailer’s two million…
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Don’t we need some regulation of AI which supports Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and is the future?
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Computerworld.com offered opinions about AI which contributes to RPA which is an “…intelligent, connected, easy to control digital workforce will no doubt be a major factor to transform the enterprise – and will solve multiple business challenges. The digital workforce will deliver greater productivity, efficiencies, opportunities and value.” The June…
AI replacing humans, or Orwell’s 1984?
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Computerworld.com reported that “Machines are getting better at writing. They can finish our sentences. They can reply to our emails. They can write news reports and even novels. But just because they can doesn’t mean they should.” The August 24, 2019 article entitled “Why we shouldn’t let AI write…
50% of All Businesses Have Shadow IT – So How Are You Impacted?
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HelpNetSecurity.com reported that “Gartner’s estimates that anywhere between 20-50 percent of enterprise app spending takes place without IT’s knowledge or consent — aka, shadow IT.” The August 20, 2019 article entitled “With shadow IT running rampant, how can IT keep pace?” included these comments:
As the name…
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