Updates
Israel deploys facial recognition program in Gaza
Uncover the complexities of Israel’s newly implemented facial recognition program in Gaza, sparking discussions on surveillance ethics and civil liberties.
China to host Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Xi’an
The Cyberspace Administration of China annually hosts the World Internet Conference, also known as the Wuzhen Summit. Digital Silk Road Development Forum is scheduled for April 16 in Xi’an
OpenAI unveils Sora’s first short films by filmmakers
Canadian production company Shy Kids and multi-disciplinary artist Paul Trillo praise Sora for its ability to transcend traditional filmmaking constraints, envisioning a new era of abstract expressionism.
US NTIA recommends policy reforms to foster accountability and trustworthiness in AI systems
On 27 March 2024, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued important guidelines to guarantee that AI systems perform what they claim – without harm.
US lawmaker questions FDA on Elon Musk’s Neuralink investigation
A member of the US Congress has asked the Food and Drug Administration why it did not investigate Elon Musk’s Neuralink before clearing the brain implant firm to test its technology on humans.
Apple counters US Department of Justice antitrust claims
Apple responds to DOJ’s claim in the recent antitrust lawsuit, asserting its commitment to user privacy and security. Challenges to market share characterization and defense of commission policies are among Apple’s responses.
xAI to make Grok chatbot available to all premium X subscribers
In a very brief post on X, Musk announced that his new LLM will be available to all X premium users – seeking to rival OpenAI, which he is currently in a legal dispute with.
Educators divided on AI’s impact
Amidst growing discussions on the integration of AI in education, educators find themselves divided on the potential implications for their careers and the learning experience of students.
Californian court documents unveil Facebook’s surveillance ‘Project Ghostbusters’
In 2016, Facebook launched a secret project called ‘Project Ghostbusters’ to intercept and decrypt network traffic between Snapchat users and servers. The goal was to gain insights into users’ behaviour and compete with Snapchat.
Banks in Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Kazakhstan adopt biometric technology
Three initiatives have cropped up over the past few days that seek to promote financial inclusion within the digital banking section.
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