The New York Times reported in response to the EU $5.1 billion fine that “Google argued that the European decision was an attack on its ad-based business model. … The arrangement, the company said, lets manufacturers compete with Apple’s iPhones and iPads, by making phones and tablets of various designs…
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Darkreading.com reported that “To be fair, AI definitely has a few clear advantages for cybersecurity…in reality, like any technology, AI has its limitations.” The July 20, 2018 article entitled “Why Artificial Intelligence Is Not a Silver Bullet for Cybersecurity” included these comments about #1 Fool Me Once: AI…
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The DallasNews.com reported that in a small Texas town of Rockdale that “Chinese firm Bitmain Technologies is opening cryptocurrency mining operations at the site of a former aluminum smelter.” The July 20, 2018 report entitled “With coal gone, this Texas town is going all in on Bitcoin mining!”…
The Washington Post reported that Yann LeCun (Facebook’s chief AI scientist and an early machine-learning architect) said that “Facebook will dramatically accelerate its research into artificial intelligence, …in hopes of ensuring the social network doesn’t fall behind with the technology it will need to contend with Internet rivals and police…
eMarketer.com reported that “Heinz Marketing surveyed about 300 business-to-business (B2B) marketers from North America and found that less than one-fifth of them had a strong understanding of the differences between AI, machine learning and predictive modeling. About four in 10 admitted they were not clear what the differences are.” The…
Blockchain.com reported that among other patents Walmart “has procured a patent for medical records being kept on a blockchain—or “public ledger,” as they refer to it. Patient’s data will be stored in a wearable device, combined with an RFID scanner, for medics to access using the patient’s fingerprint or retina…
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The Washington Post reported that it “is a great day for California Internet users as their state is now one step closer to enacting the strongest net neutrality law in the country.” The July 5, 2018 article entitled “California’s net neutrality bill is back, and as tough as ever…
Reuters.com reported “Some major websites continue to deliver targeted advertisements to users in Europe who have not given consent for their personal information to be used, according to advertising industry sources, owners of major websites and a Reuters review of about 10 websites.” The July 2, 2018 report entitled “…
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The Washington Post reported that in 2020 the new “California Consumer Privacy Act” will go into effect which “requires tech giants to disclose the kind of data they collect about consumers and allows Web users to opt out of having their information sold to third parties, including advertisers.” The June…
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Computerworld.com reported that “IBM fellow Jerry Cuomo told the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Wednesday that blockchain is “transformative” and said his company has engaged in more than 400 blockchain projects across a number of industries, including supply chain, financial services, healthcare and government.” The February 18…
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