As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the question of what constitutes a “thought” is no longer confined to philosophical debates. With the ability to track brainwaves, our thoughts have become data points that can be measured and analyzed. Companies in the wearable consumer technologies space are already buying and selling captured brain
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Medical records exchange has always been a critical aspect of healthcare, yet the process is often complicated due to data being stored in a variety of formats across multiple vendors. This makes it difficult for doctors and healthcare providers to access comprehensive patient information. Additionally, privacy protections surrounding patient data, such as HIPAA, create significant
Recently, research conducted by the Center for Countering Digital Hate revealed that Instagram has been unable to effectively remove toxic comments directed at Vice President Kamala Harris and other prominent female politicians. This failure to adequately monitor hate speech on the platform has raised concerns, especially as the 2024 election approaches. The study analyzed a
The current Online Safety Act in the U.K. is being scrutinized by the Labour government for its effectiveness in curbing misinformation, hate speech, and incitement to violence on social media platforms. The legislation, which requires tech giants to prevent the spread of illegal and harmful content on their platforms, has come under fire after a
Cisco, a leading networking company, recently announced a significant restructuring plan that includes a 7% reduction in its global workforce. Despite this effort to cut costs, the company reported quarterly results that surpassed analysts’ expectations. Cisco’s earnings came in at 87 cents per share, adjusted, compared to the anticipated 85 cents per share. Additionally, the
During Google’s recent Pixel phone launch event, product director David Citron displayed the capabilities of the company’s new AI assistant, Gemini. In front of a live audience of media and analysts, as well as online viewers, Citron attempted to demonstrate Gemini’s ability to check his calendar for an upcoming event. Unfortunately, the live demo encountered
SpaceX, the brainchild of Elon Musk, has found itself in hot water due to repeated violations of environmental regulations in Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a notice of violation against SpaceX for releasing pollutants into or near bodies of water at its Starbase launch facility in Boca Chica. This, however, was
Recently, the European Commission sent a warning to X Corp., owned by Elon Musk, and its CEO, Linda Yaccarino, regarding the spread of illegal content on the company’s social media platform. The warning specifically mentions the dissemination of incitements to violence and hate speech, urging Musk and Yaccarino to take prompt action to address these
The tech industry suffered a great loss with the passing of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki. Her impact on Google, YouTube, and the world of technology as a whole cannot be understated. Wojcicki’s journey from a marketing department at Intel to becoming the CEO of YouTube was nothing short of inspiring. Her dedication to creating
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently made a controversial move by ordering a 10-day ban on the social networking platform X. This decision came after a heated feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk, who accused Maduro of election fraud. In a translated speech aired on CNBC, Maduro announced that he had signed a decree instructing the