When firms internalize political stigma
The Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Va., in 2017 stigmatized local employers by creating the impression that strongly anti-diversity attitudes put on display by white supremacists were widespread in the community. Employers sought to counte.....»»
If you"re trying to prevent an asteroid impact, the technical and political challenges are staggering
While preparing for the threat of an asteroid strike might seem like a hypothetical exercise, it's really not. The solar system has calmed down a lot from earlier times when impacts were more frequent. But it is only a matter of time before an astero.....»»
Rethinking boundaries in a warming world
These days, migration is always in the news. Around the world, people are displaced by war, political oppression, poverty and violence; every day, families risk their lives in search of better environments......»»
Here"s why electric vehicles are a political football
The EV discussion encapsulates a host of issues dominating the nation's political conversation: cost of living, reliance on Chinese manufacturing and cultural factors such as the feasibility of the cross-country road trip......»»
Outsmarting cybercriminals is becoming a hard thing to do
Cybercriminals have evolved into organized and highly adaptive networks, collaborating globally to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses. Their motivations range from financial gain and information theft to political espionage and ideological.....»»
How effective compensation makes a difference with cyber talent retention
Aligning cybersecurity organization models with business objectives enables talent retention and security program success, according to IANS and Artico Search. CISOs’ role in organizational and staffing decisions Fortune firms with annual reven.....»»
‘I was addicted to social media - now I"m suing Big Tech’
The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products......»»
Tim Cook defends Apple Watch privacy focus in mental health talk
Tim Cook had to defend Apple's privacy policies during a meeting with Jill Biden and political spouses, after an accusation that Apple Watch users are being actively "watched."Apple CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook welcomed the spouses of political lea.....»»
Tim Cook defends privacy focus in APEC discussion group
Tim Cook had to defend Apple's privacy policies during a meeting with Jill Biden and political spouses, after an accusation that Apple Watch users are being actively "watched."Apple CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook welcomed the spouses of political lea.....»»
What causes political corruption? Experts explain
A wave of political corruption scandals has rocked institutions across America......»»
Apple teases Black Friday promotions, but there are much better deals
Ahead of its Black Friday promotion from November 24, 2023, Apple has revealed it will again be offering gift cards where so many other firms will have steep discounts.Apple's Black Friday promotion starts November 24, 2023It's always the same, and o.....»»
Generic statements widen the divide between political parties, study finds
Using generic terms in politics may be exacerbating political division, a new study suggests. Statements such as "Democrats want to have tougher gun laws" and "Republicans want to ban abortion," can heighten perceived differences between the two poli.....»»
Teens with “digital bazookas” are winning the ransomware war, researcher laments
LockBit victims, among the world's most powerful firms, can't be bothered to patch, it seems. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) What do Boeing, an Australian shipping company, the world’s largest bank, and one of the worl.....»»
Apple-backed Aliro aims to be the Matter of smart locks for the whole industry
All smart locks from any manufacturer should work to the same standard, says a new venture from the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Apple, and hundreds of other technology firms.Aliro aims to be the Matter of smart locksThe Connectivity Standards Al.....»»
The kids are alright: Aspiring political staffers are altruistically motivated, finds Canadian research
Young people who work as political staffers in Canada have long been derogatorily labeled by politicians and pundits as "the kids in short pants," a comment about their age and perceived inexperience coined by an adviser to former prime minister Step.....»»
Tech Companies Are Taking Action on AI Election Misinformation. Will it Matter?
Recent actions taken by Meta and Microsoft to protect elections from AI will have limited impact on misinformation, say experts. Meta announced Wednesday (Nov. 8) that it would require labels for political ads that have been digital.....»»
Political ads on Facebook, Instagram required to disclose use of AI
Meta has introduced a set of AI rules for political advertisers on Facebook and Instagram. OpenAI just announced its latest large language model (LLM), GPT-4 Turbo. Elon Musk's xAI recently unveiled its own AI chatbot, Grok. And Samsung is jump.....»»
Daters want to leave body count stigma in 2023, eharmony says
Dating app eharmony launched its latest Dating Diaries report with interesting trends for 2024. 2024 isn't here quite yet, but daters are already working on their "sexolutions," according to eharmony. The longtime dating app released its latest.....»»
Stop suggesting children as friends, social media firms told
Suggesting children as friends by default on social media platforms can enable grooming, warns Ofcom......»»
Meta requires political advertisers to mark when deepfakes used
Advertisers will have to make clear when they use AI in political ads on the social media platforms......»»
The race to buy AI website addresses
As more firms use artificial intelligence, there is a rush to buy domain names with the letters AI......»»