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Global Tech Firms Unite to Fight Deceptive AI Content in Elections

On Friday, a group of twenty internet firms said they are working together to stop this years global elections from being influenced by false artifici

On Friday, a group of twenty internet firms said they are working together to stop this years global elections from being influenced by false artificial intelligence material. Election integrity is at risk because of the possible abuse of generative AI, which quickly produces text, pictures, and videos. Announced at the Munich Security Conference, the tech pact is signed by companies such as OpenAI, Microsoft, and Adobe, in addition to major social media players like Meta Platforms, TikTok, and X formerly Twitter. The pact lays forth pledges to create instruments for identifying false information produced by artificial intelligence, educate the public about misleading media, and take action against false information on their platforms. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

European Privacy Groups Urge Action Against Metas NoAds Subscription Service

A coalition of 28 organisations, including the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and privacy campaigner Max Schrems group NOYB, has called on Europes

A coalition of 28 organisations, including the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and privacy campaigner Max Schrems group NOYB, has called on Europes privacy regulators to block Meta Platforms noads subscription service, which was introduced in November. They contend that charging customers for privacy establishes an unsettling precedent that other businesses would follow. The European Data Protection Board EDPB is getting ready to release guidelines about the consent or pay model simultaneously with this appeal. In defence of its service, Meta claims it conforms with EU regulations. It allows consumers to choose between paying for an adfree experience or agreeing to data collecting for targeted adverts. Opponents caution that adopting a "pay or okay" approach may weaken safeguards against surveillance capitalism and violate GDPR. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Breakthrough at MIT New ID Tag Uses Terahertz Waves for Unprecedented Security

Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT engineers have created a unique ID tag to determine an items validity accurately. This achievement was revea

Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT engineers have created a unique ID tag to determine an items validity accurately. This achievement was revealed by MIT on Sunday, emphasising the reworking of an earlier cryptographic ID tag that included a security flaw. Unlike conventional RFIDs, the new antitampering ID tag still has the benefits of being compact, affordable, and secure. A chip may be used without a giant offchip antenna by using terahertz waves instead of radio waves, which are smaller and quicker. The tag uses machine learning to recognise unique glue pattern fingerprints with over 99% accuracy, detecting tampering. Despite transmission distance constraints, the MIT team plans to overcome these obstacles in subsequent versions. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Afghan Websites Suspended ".af" Domains Offline Amid Payment Dispute

Over 100 Afghan websites with ".af" domains were suspended by a French internet services companys nonpayment to the Talibandominated Ministry of Commu

Over 100 Afghan websites with ".af" domains were suspended by a French internet services companys nonpayment to the Talibandominated Ministry of Communications. These domains, famous for their edgy appeal, were suspended because the company, Gandi, could not pay almost $17,000 in arrears. The circumstances draw attention to the difficulties presented by international sanctions on the Taliban and the unsteady financial sector in Afghanistan. Even though a variety of websites are affected by the suspension, including ones with humorous domain names like "sexy.af" and "awesome.af," the Taliban representative stressed that the issue is unrelated to the content of the domains and that if the fees are completed, the issue may be fixed. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Nigerias Naira Hits Record Lows Amidst Stock Market Decline

The Naira saw historic lows on Nigerias official and black markets on Monday, while the stock market saw its worst oneday drop in more than a year. Th

The Naira saw historic lows on Nigerias official and black markets on Monday, while the stock market saw its worst oneday drop in more than a year. The Naira dropped to 1,712 per dollar despite Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardosos assertions of increased foreign currency availability. This decrease comes after a recent survey revealed that inflation, caused mainly by rising food costs, is nearly 30% yearly. The worsthit sectors on Nigerias AllShare Index were industrial, consumer goods, and financial shares, which fell 3.15 per cent. Cardoso increased open market rates to combat economic difficulties and draw investors to government notes in the face of rising inflation. Still, the fall of the Naira implies that more changes would be required. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

ANZ Groups Acquisition of Suncorps Banking Business Cleared by Australian Competition Tribunal

The Australian Competition Tribunal has approved the A$4.9 billion $3.2 billion acquisition of Suncorps banking division by ANZ Group, enabling ANZ to

The Australian Competition Tribunal has approved the A$4.9 billion $3.2 billion acquisition of Suncorps banking division by ANZ Group, enabling ANZ to move forward with the deal. The tribunal reversed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions ACCC ruling, which concluded that the agreement would not materially lessen competition in Australias home loan sector. After the verdict, Suncorps price increased while ANZ shares initially decreased. Suncorps home state of Queensland and Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers must yet approve the acquisition. The CEO of ANZ reaffirmed the companys commitment to closing the deal while highlighting additional requirements that must be satisfied. The CEO of Suncorp praised the choice and stated that after selling the bank, he will concentrate on insurance operations. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Germany Faces Potential Recession, Bundesbank Report Highlights Economic Challenges

According to the Bundesbanks most recent analysis, low foreign demand, cautious consumer behaviour, and low domestic investment because of high borrow

According to the Bundesbanks most recent analysis, low foreign demand, cautious consumer behaviour, and low domestic investment because of high borrowing rates are the leading causes of Germanys probable recession. Following Russias invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the economy has had difficulties that have resulted in higher energy bills and four quarters of growth that have been flat. Although some doubt the longterm viability of Germanys economic model, the government insists that the problems it is currently facing are transitory. The Bundesbank expects more weakening because of diminishing foreign industrial demand, lower investment, and sectorspecific strikes. It does not, however, anticipate a severe decline in the labour market or a protracted recession. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Threat of U.S. Sanctions Disrupts TurkishRussian Trade, Affecting Payments and Exports

According to those acquainted with the situation, the possibility of U.S. sanctions against financial institutions doing business with Russia has affe

According to those acquainted with the situation, the possibility of U.S. sanctions against financial institutions doing business with Russia has affected payments for both Turkish exports and imported oil, disrupting TurkishRussian commerce. The U.S. executive order from December complicated Turkish payments to Russia for oil and Russian payments to Turkey for diverse commodities, even though it did not specifically target the energy sector. As Turkish banks tighten compliance with Russian clients, certain payments are being delayed, resulting in these issues. The outages have not significantly impacted Turkeys supply of crude oil. The state of affairs highlights the delicate balancing act Ankara must do in managing relations between the West and Russia in the face of rising tensions. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          



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