Meta Halts AI Use in Brazil Following Data Protection Authority’s Ban

July 18, 2024 at 04:00AM Meta has suspended the use of generative artificial intelligence in Brazil following objections from the country’s data protection authority over privacy concerns. The halt is due to talks with Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority to address the issue. This follows a trend of tech giants facing regulatory challenges over data … Read more

Tech Companies Want to Build Artificial General Intelligence. But Who Decides When AGI is Attained?

April 5, 2024 at 10:48AM The race for artificial general intelligence (AGI) is led by tech giants, but its definition remains elusive. AGI, surpassing human cognitive abilities, remains a distant goal. Ethical concerns arise, with researchers debating measures for its achievement and potential existential risks. As companies like OpenAI and Meta prioritize AGI, its implications … Read more

What’s the Best Way to Communicate After a Data Breach?

December 20, 2023 at 08:05PM Organizations facing security incidents should prioritize clear and strategic communication. Ashley Sawatsky, a Senior Incident Response Advocate at Rootly, uses her expertise to offer essential tips. These include involving legal counsel, being proactive in notifying affected parties, providing regular updates, avoiding speculation, using cautious language, and preparing customer-facing teams. Ashley’s … Read more

AI’s Future Could be Open-Source or Closed. Tech Giants Are Divided as They Lobby Regulators

December 5, 2023 at 03:06PM Meta and IBM established the AI Alliance to promote open science in AI development amidst varying tech giant stances on AI regulation and whether it should be open-source or proprietary. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Meta (Facebook’s parent company) and IBM have collaborated to form a new initiative known as the AI … Read more

Amazon Quietly Wades Into the Passkey Waters

October 17, 2023 at 05:35PM Amazon has quietly introduced passkeys for shoppers and streamers, joining other tech giants like Google and Microsoft in cloud authentication. Passkeys, which are already familiar to users through features like FaceID and TouchID, allow for passwordless unlocking. While there are a few glitches with Amazon’s implementation, the move highlights the … Read more