Coating the inside of the nose with Neosporin may trigger an immune response to repel respiratory viruses, potentially offering extra protection against illnesses. [ more ]
UK's Investigatory Powers Bill approved to become law
The UK's Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill 2024 has enhanced digital surveillance powers for national security and combating online abuse. [ more ]
Murky Consent: An Approach to the Fictions of Consent in Privacy Law - FINAL VERSION
Privacy consent in law is often fictitious, and focusing on acknowledging and managing these fictions is more beneficial than trying to turn them into truths. [ more ]
Over at IAPP News, I wrote a short essay called A Regulatory Roadmap to AI and Privacy.It summarizes my longer article, Artificial Intelligence and Privacy.
How to connect business metrics to customer opportunities - LogRocket Blog
Visualize strategic outcomes using frameworks like North Star metric or Michael Karpov's hierarchy of metrics and Teresa Torres' OSTs, focusing on business goals and customer opportunities. [ more ]
Big Tech keeps spending billions on AI. There's no end in sight.
Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are significantly increasing their investments in AI, with plans to spend tens of billions more, leading to increased demand for computer chips and potential strains on the U.S. electrical grid. [ more ]
3 Ways AI Can Help Us (and Hurt Us) | Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs can strategically incorporate AI into operations for efficiency and strategic planning, but should proceed with caution and be aware of potential drawbacks. [ more ]
What do employees really want out of generative AI?
Employees using generative AI prioritize social-emotional skills, meaningful work, and a supportive environment over additional technical skills. [ more ]
Google enters its 'Gemini era' as search, YouTube ride healthy ad demand
Alphabet reported a 15% YoY revenue increase in Q1, surpassing analyst expectations, with significant growth in ad revenue, especially in search and YouTube.
Google is heavily investing in generative artificial intelligence (AI) software, entering its 'Gemini era' to stay competitive in the evolving search sector. [ more ]
Microsoft and IBM release source code for one of the weirdest versions of MS-DOS
Microsoft open-sourced MS-DOS 4.00, distinct from the anticipated multitasking version. Multitasking became a focus in subsequent Windows and OS/2 releases, not MS-DOS. [ more ]
Shein is shining so bright in Europe that regulators want to keep a closer eye on it
Shein has been designated a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) by the European Union due to its large European user base, requiring compliance with Digital Services Act rules by August. [ more ]
Darwin Nunez warned over Liverpool future as forward set to lose biggest ally'
Liverpool's defeat to Everton puts Klopp's second Premier League title in doubt. Changes expected in post-Klopp era with potential squad adjustments. [ more ]
10 Essential Video Marketing Tips for Arts & Entertainment Brands
Video marketing is crucial for businesses in the arts and entertainment industry to connect with audiences and stand out in a competitive landscape. [ more ]
Build APIs using OpenAPI, the AWS CDK and AWS Solutions Constructs | Amazon Web Services
APIs are essential for creating microservices in distributed applications. OpenAPI, AWS CDK, and AWS Solutions Constructs help streamline API development processes. [ more ]
Is there a feud between the White House and New York Times? - Poynter
The relationship between the NYT and the White House is tense, fueled by a lack of trust and Biden's avoidance of a one-on-one interview with the paper. [ more ]
Biden Declares in Howard Stern Interview He's Happy' to Debate Trump
President Biden is ready to debate Trump. He criticized Trump's actions during the Capitol riot and noted challenges in dealing with Republicans. [ more ]
Biden Embraces Trump-Style Taunts, Calling Trump a Loser'
President Biden is using insults and taunts towards his opponent similar to Trump's style, aiming to hit where it hurts and focusing on policy arguments. [ more ]
Joe Biden agrees to participate in presidential election debates with Donald Trump
Election debates between Biden and Trump are likely to happen, though conditional on behavior, following a rich tradition in American democracy. [ more ]
Life After X: Journos Who Ditched Elon Musk's Twitter Speak Out
Twitter's importance in providing real-time information for journalists is diminishing due to high-profile exits like CNN's senior media reporter Oliver Darcy's departure amidst Elon Musk's influence. [ more ]
Blinken meets with Xi in Beijing to try to improve US-China relations
China and the United States remain willing to preserve the recent and fragile stabilization of bilateral ties, but recognize that active diplomacy is necessary to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations.
A Middle School Book Club Makes Good Trouble, on a National Scale
Established book club Good Books Young Troublemakers for middle graders aims to introduce potentially controversial and diverse content, expanding nationwide. [ more ]
Over 550 writers, celebrities, and storytellers came together at the LA Times Book Festival sharing a wide range of books, from picture books to young adult novels. [ more ]
Why Russia and Iran can dodge Western sanctions DW 04/26/2024
Iranian oil is being shipped to China in record volumes despite existing sanctions, with rebranding through Malaysia and using the UAE to evade restrictions. [ more ]
Ads on .gov.uk websites raise eyebrows over privacy
Public-sector websites in the UK and US are sending visitor data to web advertising brokers, causing concerns about compliance and online privacy. [ more ]
VPNs encrypt online traffic to protect user data from prying eyes, providing an additional layer of security for both businesses and consumers. [ more ]
Dodgers' Unheralded Offseason Acquisition Has PCL's Longest Hitting Streak
Araúz, despite not receiving an invitation to major league spring training in 2024, has kicked off the season with the longest hitting streak in the Pacific Coast League. [ more ]
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 48 - Austin Czarnik (with guest Matthew Strauss)
Austin Czarnik's short tenure with the Islanders personified a unique time in their history, making him a fascinating yet unmemorable figure. [ more ]
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