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Microsoft ensures data privacy for AI tool users
The company asserts that customer data is not used for training models without permission and is not shared with third parties.
US Department of Justice reveals facial recognition policy details
Addressing potential biases and misuse concerns, the policy emphasises compliance with AI regulations and accountability measures.
Czech government sanctions website for alleged pro-Russian influence ahead of EU election
Prime Minister Petr Fiala stated that the sanctioned web activities aimed to boost Russian influence in the EU and the European Parliament, based on Czech secret service agency BIS findings.
X.ai unveils Grok-1.5, enhancing AI chatbot on social network X
The new model demonstrates improved reasoning, particularly in coding and math-related tasks, surpassing its predecessor, Grok-1. Grok-1.5 will soon be available to early testers on X, and new features will accompany it.
Belgian EU Council presidency unveils framework for online child protection law
The document focuses on the roles of the Coordinating Authority and suggests possible criteria and scoring methodologies for assessing the risk associated with online services.
Oregon passes landmark Right to Repair law, ending parts pairing practices
This legislation grants Apple device owners the freedom to utilize new, used, or third-party parts for repairs, breaking away from the previous requirement of using exclusively Apple-sourced components.
DR Congo: Motema, KaiOS, and ADN collaborate to expand smartphone access
The project is anticipated to generate employment opportunities within the DRC while bolstering the skills of the Congolese workforce through technology exchange between the collaborating companies.
South Carolina’s leap into the quantum future
South Carolina invests $15 million dollars in a quantum computing initiative preparing a quantum-ready workforce
CEO of the FTX Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy. The sentence includes an $11 billion fine and the forfeiture of assets
Court order requires Amazon to publicly disclose advertising data under DSA
Court order requires Amazon to publicly disclose advertising data under DSA. The European Commission mandated Amazon to provide detailed online advertising data publicly
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