Let's base AI debates on reality, not extreme fears about the future
Apr 05, 2023 13:25 pm UTC| Technology
A recent open letter by computer scientists and tech industry leaders calling for a six-month ban on artificial intelligence development has received widespread attention online. Even Canadas Innovation Minister...
Why was TikTok banned on government devices? An expert on why the security concerns make sense
Apr 05, 2023 13:24 pm UTC| Technology
Australia has joined a raft of other countries in banning the popular video sharing app TikTok from government devices, as several outlets have today reported. The move comes after a seven month-long review instigated...
Apr 05, 2023 13:22 pm UTC| Technology
In 2022, Indonesia hosted around 215 million internet users, who spent an average of more than eight hours on the internet every day. This includes activities with lower data traffic such as using ride-hailing apps and...
Apr 05, 2023 13:17 pm UTC| Technology
Is it time to put the brakes on the development of artificial intelligence (AI)? If youve quietly asked yourself that question, youre not alone. In the past week, a host of AI luminaries signed an open letter calling...
UK risks losing out on hi-tech growth if it falters on AI regulation
Apr 05, 2023 13:08 pm UTC| Technology
The UK government has published a white paper on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). While an important step, the white paper is not enough to set the UK on the path to taking full advantage of AI. The...
Fujitsu launches new cloud-based platform for healthcare sector
Apr 03, 2023 22:15 pm UTC| Technology Health Economy Business
Fujitsu launched a new cloud-based platform that allows users to securely collect and leverage health-related data. The new platform automatically converts medical data from medical institutions electronic medical...
Google Play Store no longer offering Huawei Health app
Mar 31, 2023 23:51 pm UTC| Health Sports Business Technology
Google Play Store is no longer offering downloads of Huawei Health, which could only be availed of through an unsecured sideload or by getting Huaweis App Gallery first. However, the app is still available in Apples App...
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