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Apple’s new patent hints at powerful video collaboration tools
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EU privacy regulators to create task force to investigate ChatGPT
Stolen ChatGPT premium accounts up for sale on the dark web
There has been an increase in discussions and trades related to ChatGPT on the dark web since March, according to Check Point.
Cisco to offer Webex air-gapped cloud system for security, defense work
The upcoming cloud system will provide an added layer of network and data handling security for companies working on national security and defense projects and collaborating through the Webex app.
Apple accelerates use of recycled materials across all its products
Apple will use 100% recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025. It already uses large quantities of recycled rare earths and tungsten in products and has begun using AR to support disassembly.
Massachusetts lawmakers file bill to create 4-day workweek pilot
Employers participating in the proposed two-year pilot program would transition some or all of their workers to a shortened workweek without any loss of pay or benefits.
Down in Q1, US IT job market rebounded slightly in March: Report
The median salary for IT pros in 2023 will be 3% to 4% above 2022 salary levels, not the 7% to 8% that was budgeted for 2023, according to a Janco Associates report.
Yet more digital spies targeting iPhones exposed by security researchers
Just weeks after President Biden signed an executive order to prevent the US from purchasing commercial spyware used to subvert democracies, researchers have identified another shameful zero-click, zero-day exploit targeting iPhone…
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Android, ChromeOS, and Google’s cloudy vision for a connected future
Android and ChromeOS are about to come closer together than ever, but Google’s latest line-blurring twist raises more questions than answers.
US and China take first steps toward regulating generative AI
As generative AI continues to roil the tech industry, governments around the world are starting to consider regulation in order to combat its potential to aid criminality and promote bias.
Alibaba rolls out ChatGPT rival, Tongyi Qianwen, for its business apps
Alibaba Cloud’s Tongyi Qianwen is a large language model that will act as a ChatGPT-like interface for all its business apps, including the DingTalk workplace communications app and the Tmall Genie personal assistant speaker.
Nearly four in five employers struggle to fill job roles, a 17-year high
A plethora of job openings and dearth in available talent make an odd juxtaposition with numerous high-profile layoffs in the technology industry and elsewhere during the past six months.
Facing weak chip sales, TSMC asks US for guidance on CHIPS Act funds
TSMC experienced a sharp drop in chip sales over the last few months, and is seeking guidance from the US on CHIPS Act subsidies for its planned manufacturing facilities in Arizona.
Apple feels the bite as Mac shipments fall 40.5%
As economic malaise tanked global shipments for all major PC manufacturers in Q1 2023, Apple was worst affected of the lot, according to IDC.
How many jobs are available in technology in the US?
Tech sector unemployment remained unchanged in March, but tech hiring is up — and there are far more job openings than people to fill them.
Global IT spending forecast to rise 5.5%, fueled by software, services
Declines in device sales will be more than offset by growth in other areas, according to Gartner Research’s latest predictions.
Tech layoffs in 2023: A timeline
Facing an uncertain global economy and slowing revenue growth, technology companies have picked up the pace of layoffs in 2023, with total staff cuts now greater than all tech company job losses last year. Here’s an updated timeline…
Microsoft touts Windows 365 Frontline: 1 subscription for up to 3 workers
Windows 365 Frontline is aimed at hybrid workforces that perform shift and frontline work, and whose employees may need to switch out computers as they come and go without losing customized settings and data.
As US moves to regain microchip leadership, some say it never left
As the US government begins to dispense tens of billions of dollars to get microchip makers to relocate manufacturing to the US, hurdles remain, including an increasingly diversified global supply chain that no one country can…
Apple wants you to upgrade your systems
Apple wants users to upgrade to the most modern versions of the OS, potentially as the company works to expand its product ecosystem.
UK fines TikTok $15.8 million for GDPR violation of children’s privacy
Chinese-owned social media sensation TikTok has been fined almost $16 million for violating provisions of the UK’s General Data Protection Regulation.
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UK data regulator issues warning over generative AI data protection concerns
The UK’s Information Commission’s Office reminds organizations that data protection laws still apply to unfiltered data used to train large language models.
China to probe Micron over cybersecurity, in chip war’s latest battle
The Chinese government will investigate US-based Micron as a potential cyberthreat, in the latest move in an ongoing semiconductor trade dispute that is disrupting the chip supply chain.
Has the PC market slowdown finally hit the Mac?
A report from Korea claims Apple in January suspended production of the M2 series processors it uses in the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac mini.
Should we fear the rise of artificial general intelligence?
AI is on a path to more than double in computational capacity every year — and that, some say, could lead to a self-perpetuating intelligence, the impact of which remains unknown.
Legislation to rein in AI’s use in hiring grows
States and municipalities are eyeing restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence-based bots to find, screen, interview, and hire job candidates because of privacy and bias issues. Some states have already put laws on the books….
Researchers warn of Wi-Fi security flaw affecting iOS, Android, Linux
The vulnerability could let attackers hijack network traffic; iOS, Linux, and Android devices may be affected.
Microsoft offers to change cloud licensing practices to avoid EU antitrust probe, says report
After European cloud vendors filed a formal complaint with the European Commission in 2022, Microsoft is reportedly seeking to reach an agreement before an investigation is launched.
Apple’s WWDC is coming — what should enterprise users expect?
Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, promised a lot when she said, “WWDC23 is going to be our biggest and most exciting yet.” Will Apple live up to the hype?
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3CX DesktopApp compromised by supply chain attack
3CX will be releasing an update for the DesktopApp in the next few hours; meanwhile, users are urged to use the PWA Client instead.
Tech bigwigs: Hit the brakes on AI rollouts
In an open letter, more than 1,100 tech luminaries have warned about a possible ‘loss of control of our civilization’ from unchecked AI.
What’s new for IT in the latest Mac, iPhone, and iPad updates?
The latest patches shouldn’t be judged by the dozens of new emoji they include; they also carry significant tweaks for IT admins managing fleets of devices.
UK government’s AI strategy to rely on existing regulations instead of new laws
In its white paper outlining its policy on AI regulation, the UK government has called for “responsible use” while avoiding the introduction of what it calls innovation-stifling “heavy-handed legislation.”
Asana launches prediction-based AI tools to improve decision making
Work management platform Asana has announced a host of self-described “pre-AI” tools that focus on predictive AI, staying clear of generative AI capabilities associated with ChatGPT.
Is Microsoft worried about smaller search engines surging ahead of Bing?
The company fears that smaller search engines might replicate features of the ChatGPT-driven chatbot in Bing to create their own products — using data they get from licensing agreements with Microsoft, eating into Bing’s market share….
Microsoft rearchitects Teams to make it faster and smarter
Microsoft said the collaboration platform — notorious for its high CPU usage — will be “twice as fast while using half the system resources.”
Zoom adds generative AI to Zoom IQ; partners with OpenAI
Zoom announced a new host of AI-backed capabilities for its “smart companion” tool, doubling down on its CEO’s promise of helping customers benefit from the technology.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT gets support for a dozen application plug-ins
The plug-ins will enable companies to offer the AI-based natural language processor for their products, allowing users to ask detailed questions and get human-like answers.
Microsoft customers locked out of Azure and M365 services due to geolocation error
Microsoft was forced to apologize on Thursday after implementing a change that saw customers around the globe unable to access its services.
