Google’s GenAI facing privacy risk assessment scrutiny in Europe

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

Google’s lead privacy regulator in the European Union has opened an investigation into whether or not it has complied with the bloc’s data protection laws in relation to use of people’s information for training generative AI. Specifically it’s looking into whether the tech giant needed to carry out a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) in […]
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Bad credits: consumer group files EU suit over ‘manipulative’ payments in games like Fortnite and Minecraft, calls for a ban

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

Video games are some of most lucrative apps in the world, thanks in part because of how they lure people into spending money on credits to play games and buy digital goods, to the tune of more than $50 billion annually worldwide. But a powerful consumer group in Europe believes games publishers are “purposefully tricking […]
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WhatsApp brings Meta Verified, customized messages to small businesses in India

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

WhatsApp is now letting small businesses in India sign up for a Meta Verified badge and giving them the ability to send customized messages to customers.
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Dutch neobank Bunq goes on hiring spree, targeting digital nomads, as other fintechs slash jobs

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

Bunq, the Dutch digital bank, told CNBC it plans to increase its global headcount by over 70% in 2024.

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Drama at OpenWeb, as a new CEO is announced – and the founding CEO says he’s staying

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

OpenWeb, a New York startup whose tools help publishers engage users, has a unique problem. Its co-founding CEO reportedly won’t leave, even though it announced a new CEO. According to CTech, on Tuesday, OpenWeb’s chairman, Tim Harvey, sent an email to employees, saying he’s becoming CEO and thanking longtime CEO Nadav Shoval for his “incredible […]
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China wants to challenge the U.S. in AI — here’s what Chinese giants are doing with the tech

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

China’s ambitions to become a world leader in AI technology adds another layer to the technology battle between it and the U.S.

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California attorney general warns tech platforms to look out for voter deception ahead of election

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

California Attorney General Rob Bonta cautioned executives at tech companies to work harder to protect voters from deception.

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Britain labels data centers critical infrastructure to boost cyber defenses

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

The British government said Thursday that U.K. data centers will be given “Critical National Infrastructure” designation.

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Data centres as vital as NHS and power grid, government says

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

Critical national infrastructure status means they will get extra government support during emergencies.

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Adam Neumann’s crypto comeback company is reportedly refunding investors

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

In a development that will surprise few, former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann’s climate/crypto/carbon-credit startup Flowcarbon appears to be in the process of curling up to die, Forbes reported today. Buyers of its “Goddess Nature Token,” pitched as the first step in putting carbon credits on the blockchain, have reportedly been contacted about receiving refunds over […]
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