Biden proposes new “Bill of Rights” to protect Americans from AI snooping
Non-binding national guidelines on AI harms may inform future policy and business decisions. Enlarge / The White House, engulfed in pixels. (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards) Today, the White House proposed a "Blueprint for.....»»
Drone flights and 3D scans: Scientist uses cutting-edge tech to protect Madagascar"s vulnerable forests
In a new study published today in the journal Plants, People, Planet, scientist Jenny Williams from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, highlights how the use of drones can help curb the loss of Madagascar's biodiverse forests through illegal deforestati.....»»
The conspiracy theorists who think Biden has been replaced by AI
Anything you dislike can now be called an "AI fake." Enlarge / Joe Biden—or is it his AI-powered hologram? (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) At 1:18 pm ET on July 21, 2023, President Joe Biden stepped to the podium in.....»»
CrowdStrike cause revealed; small print may protect it from lawsuits
The cause of the CrowdStrike mess has been revealed by the company, together with the steps it has taken to ensure nothing similar can happen again. The company is facing a deluge of lawsuits over the estimated $5B worth of financial losses incurr.....»»
Cequence Unified API Protection defends against attacks targeting AI applications
Cequence introduced advancements to its Unified API Protection (UAP) platform, specifically tailored to support the secure use of AI applications like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Cequence’s solutions protect applications deploye.....»»
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN will cost more in October
One year after the last price hike, Disney is raising the price of its subscription services, with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN all set to bill viewers more in October.Disney+ bannerStreaming services often raise the price of their subscriptions. Accordin.....»»
How to watch USA vs Brazil men’s basketball at Olympics
After a perfect showing in group play, Team USA will take on Brazil in the quarterfinals of the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympics today. While the Americans unsurprisingly steam-rolled through their first three games, Brazil went.....»»
A new way of thinking about the economy could help protect the Amazon, and help its people thrive
To protect the Amazon and support the well-being of its people, its economy must shift from environmentally harmful production to a model built around the diversity of indigenous and rural communities, and standing forests......»»
Balancing fairness and welfare in the face of uncertainty: Investigating Miami"s stormwater infrastructure improvement
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was enacted in 2021 to inject $1.25 trillion into the country's aging infrastructure to help cities protect and prepare themselves from future occurrences of extreme weather effects which, in 2023, caused al.....»»
AppOmni unveils SaaS-aware ITDR capabilities
AppOmni announced a series of technology advances to deliver identity and threat detection (ITDR) capabilities to protect SaaS environments. The newest capabilities complement traditional ITDR and identity and access management (IAM) solutions from I.....»»
U.S. expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles
The Biden administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would bar Chinese software in vehicles in the United States with Level 3 automation and above......»»
How to start your cybersecurity career: Expert tips and guidance
As businesses strive to protect their data and privacy, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. This article provides expert advice to help you navigate the early stages of your cybersecurity career, offering practical t.....»»
Everything coming to PBS in August 2024
PBS' August 2024 lineup includes Almost American, Odysseus Returns, Biden’s Decision, with more news specials, documentaries and the Democratic Convention......»»
California DMV is working to digitize car titles to fight fraud
Digitization will help ease with the location and transfer of titles and help protect against fraud......»»
Economic prospects brighten for children of low-income Black Americans, study finds
Economic prospects have improved in recent years for Black Americans born poor, according to new research from Opportunity Insights. At the same time, earnings have fallen for white Americans from low-income families......»»
Amazon sues Nokia for infringing multiple AWS cloud computing patents
Nokia has allegedly infringed upon 12 AWS patents, and Amazon is taking legal action to protect its hard work......»»
UAW endorses Kamala Harris" bid for U.S. president
The 370,000-member UAW said its executive board voted to endorse her after endorsing President Joe Biden's reelection bid in January. Biden withdrew from the race on July 21......»»
A study examined reactions of Jewish Israelis to human rights criticism; then Oct. 7 happened
A UC Merced professor and his co-researchers set out to measure how Jewish Israelis react to different sources of criticism about Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Does disapproval from internal voices move public opinion? Voices from abroad? What.....»»
Can geoengineering protect Earth"s icesheets?
It's time to take a thorough, more serious look at using geoengineering to protect the planet's icesheets, according to a group of scientists who have released a new report examining the issue. Glacial geoengineering is an emerging field of study tha.....»»
Kids Online Safety Act passes Senate despite concerns it will harm kids
KOSA risks “nearly limitless content regulation,” senator warns. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) easily passed the Senate today despite critics' concerns that the bill may ri.....»»
Study reveals impact of concern about misinformation on Americans" media consumption habits
Most Americans are aware of fake news and misinformation. In a new study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania sought to uncover whether the threat of misinformation drives Americans to seek out news sources that reflect their own politica.....»»