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#big-tech

With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions

The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-ground reporting and accessible journalism in critical social and political issues.

DWP reveals the 700,000 people who will avoid Starmer's PIP benefits changes

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amid critical issues in the US.

Raising taxes is political suicide': Readers divided on how to fix UK finances

The Independent focuses on critical societal issues, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism supported by reader donations.

6 days ago

Employers should be able to ban burqas in the workplace, Kemi Badenoch argues

Quality journalism is essential and should be accessible to all Americans, without paywalls.

UK news

Trump tells Starmer to stop unsightly windmills' and drill for more oil in North Sea

Trump criticizes Starmer's green energy policies, promoting North Sea oil drilling instead.

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amid political developments.

Cryptocurrency

Crypto crime spills over from behind the screen to real-life violence

Cryptocurrency-related violence is increasingly spilling over into real-world crimes, highlighting risks as the market surges.

Russo-Ukrainian War

With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions

The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-ground reporting and accessible journalism in critical social and political issues.

DWP reveals the 700,000 people who will avoid Starmer's PIP benefits changes

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amid critical issues in the US.

Raising taxes is political suicide': Readers divided on how to fix UK finances

The Independent focuses on critical societal issues, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism supported by reader donations.

6 days ago

Employers should be able to ban burqas in the workplace, Kemi Badenoch argues

Quality journalism is essential and should be accessible to all Americans, without paywalls.

UK news

Trump tells Starmer to stop unsightly windmills' and drill for more oil in North Sea

Trump criticizes Starmer's green energy policies, promoting North Sea oil drilling instead.

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amid political developments.

Artificial intelligence

The AI Box Is Coming-Build Your Own or Be Owned by Big Tech | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon

3 years ago

Online Community Development

How Can Decentralized Systems Combat the Network Effect? Answer to Win from 15,000 USDT | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon

55 years ago

Artificial intelligence

The AI Box Is Coming-Build Your Own or Be Owned by Big Tech | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon

3 years ago

Online Community Development

How Can Decentralized Systems Combat the Network Effect? Answer to Win from 15,000 USDT | HackerNoon

more#decentralization

#reproductive-rights

Europe news

Tsunami warning after magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off Crete coast in Greece

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism amidst critical issues affecting society, including a tsunami warning after a significant earthquake in Crete.

Russia is already at war with Britain, defence adviser warns

The UK faces greater threats from Russia and can no longer rely on the US as a consistent ally.

Reform's rise explained: Join Q&A with John Rentoul

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism in covering critical political issues without paywalls.

3 days ago

UK politics

Have your say: Has Rachel Reeves got the balance right in her first spending review?

UK politics

Revealed: How Farage's 80bn tax cuts would benefit the richest most

UK politics

Martin Lewis gives verdict on Starmer's winter fuel U-turn and Labour's benefits cuts

Europe news

Tsunami warning after magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off Crete coast in Greece

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism amidst critical issues affecting society, including a tsunami warning after a significant earthquake in Crete.

Russia is already at war with Britain, defence adviser warns

The UK faces greater threats from Russia and can no longer rely on the US as a consistent ally.

Reform's rise explained: Join Q&A with John Rentoul

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism in covering critical political issues without paywalls.

3 days ago

UK politics

Have your say: Has Rachel Reeves got the balance right in her first spending review?

UK politics

Revealed: How Farage's 80bn tax cuts would benefit the richest most

UK politics

Martin Lewis gives verdict on Starmer's winter fuel U-turn and Labour's benefits cuts

more#reproductive-rights

Privacy technologies

fromwww.nytimes.com

1 month ago

Google Agrees to Pay $1.4 Billion to Settle 2 Privacy Lawsuits

Google settles with Texas for $1.4 billion over privacy violations regarding user data tracking and facial recognition.

4 days ago

The AI talent wars are white hot

The competition for AI talent is intense, likened to searching for sports superstars.

Companies are leveraging existing AI infrastructure and personal involvement of CEOs to attract talent.

#artificial-intelligence

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 days ago

Meta may be latest to join Big Tech kingmakers for AI startups

Tech giants are crucial supporters of AI startups, investing billions and shaping the industry landscape.

Government scrutiny is increasing over the investments made by tech giants in AI startups.

Marketing tech

Powering AI: Here's what to know about Meta's new nuclear deal with Constellation Energy

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 days ago

Meta may be latest to join Big Tech kingmakers for AI startups

Tech giants are crucial supporters of AI startups, investing billions and shaping the industry landscape.

Government scrutiny is increasing over the investments made by tech giants in AI startups.

more#artificial-intelligence

Marketing tech

Powering AI: Here's what to know about Meta's new nuclear deal with Constellation Energy

I've held leadership roles at Google and Facebook. Here are the top skills I'd urge the next generation to focus on - none of them are technical.

Soft skills are essential for career success in big tech, often surpassing the importance of technical skills.

European startups

Should you join a startup or Big Tech out of college? An OpenAI engineer weighs in.

Women in technology

I was a middle manager for 30 years, and I still think companies are right to eliminate those roles. Here's why.

Women in technology

I've held leadership roles at Google and Facebook. Here are the top skills I'd urge the next generation to focus on - none of them are technical.

Soft skills are essential for career success in big tech, often surpassing the importance of technical skills.

European startups

Should you join a startup or Big Tech out of college? An OpenAI engineer weighs in.

Women in technology

I was a middle manager for 30 years, and I still think companies are right to eliminate those roles. Here's why.

more#career-development

European startups

fromComputerworld

France's Qwant accuses Microsoft of search result degradation

Qwant's complaint against Microsoft could significantly impact Europe's search engine syndication model.

fromTechCrunch

How AI chatbots keep you chatting | TechCrunch

Growing user dependence on AI chatbots raises concerns about the quality of advice given over user retention.

fromThe Globe and Mail

Meta reportedly plans to fully automate advertising with AI by 2026

Meta is developing AI-driven ad tools for advertisers seeking personalized targeting and efficient ad creation.

Germany news

fromThe Local Germany

'Tax justice': Germany considers 10 percent levy on internet giants

Germany is addressing tax avoidance by large tech companies through proposed digital taxes.

#ai

fromComputerworld

Report: Apple Intelligence to open up to developers at WWDC

Apple's collaboration with third-party AI developers is vital for maintaining relevance and delivering a secure, private AI experience for users.

Mark Zuckerberg and Palmer Luckey end their beef and partner to build extended reality tech for the US military

Meta and Anduril have partnered to create advanced military technology, signaling Big Tech's growing involvement in defense.

UK politics

Elton John is furious about plans to let Big Tech train AI on artists' work for free

fromComputerworld

Report: Apple Intelligence to open up to developers at WWDC

Apple's collaboration with third-party AI developers is vital for maintaining relevance and delivering a secure, private AI experience for users.

Mark Zuckerberg and Palmer Luckey end their beef and partner to build extended reality tech for the US military

Meta and Anduril have partnered to create advanced military technology, signaling Big Tech's growing involvement in defense.

UK politics

Elton John is furious about plans to let Big Tech train AI on artists' work for free

India reminds Big Tech it prohibits use of dark patterns

India's government demands big tech companies end deceptive design practices known as dark patterns.

Privacy technologies

fromWIRED

The Privacy-Friendly Tech to Replace Your US-Based Email, Browser, and Search

Concerns over US tech giants have prompted Europeans to seek non-US digital services, influencing local tech development and user choices.

fromIndependent

Big Tech firms 'should be in criminal court', says Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan

Patrick O'Donovan highlighted the shortcomings in the regulation of social media, stating the system is characterized by 'lots of carrots and no sticks', which fails to enforce accountability.

UK politics

fromFuturism

Dozens of Organizations Push Back Against Bill That Would Ban All AI Regulation

The proposed bill would ban all AI regulation in the US for ten years, raising concerns about the lack of safeguards.

Over 140 organizations are urging lawmakers to reconsider the deregulatory provision of the bill.

fromWIRED

AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demand-and It's Only Getting Worse

AI's energy consumption could reach 50% of global data-center power demand by year-end.

Digital life

fromemptywheel

Digital Fascism is Still Just Fascism - emptywheel

The shutdown of Karim Khan's email account raises concerns about Big Tech's influence on global justice and communication.

Media industry

fromTechdirt

We Shouldn't Have To Explain To The FTC Why Content Moderation Is So Crucial To Free Speech, But We Did

FTC Chair Ferguson's investigation into big tech censorship is seen as politically motivated and misunderstands content moderation.

The inquiry raises First Amendment concerns regarding private editorial discretion on social media platforms.

#transparency

fromMind Matters

Privacy technologies

What Public Policies Can Help Us Achieve a Less Biased Internet?

Marketing tech

U.S. tech firms earn dismal grades on human rights report card

Privacy technologies

fromMind Matters

What Public Policies Can Help Us Achieve a Less Biased Internet?

Public monitoring of Big Tech is essential to address manipulation and protect public opinion.