Proposed overhaul of Canada’s private sector privacy law ‘a step in the right direction’: Commissioner
Dufresne says proposed bill must still limit the collection, use and disclosure of personal information of customers and
TurboTax to compensate low-income tax filers it misled
TurboTax’s parent company Intuit has reached a nationwide settlement, requiring them to pay compensation to approximately 4.4 million individuals. The settlement comes after allegations that the company directed millions of low-income Americans away from free tax-filing services. Recipients will receive checks automatically mailed this month, with the majority expecting around $30, while long-term TurboTax users […]
Brossard implements innovative traffic light system to curb speeding
The Montreal suburb of Brossard has taken a groundbreaking step towards enhancing road safety and curbing speeding by introducing an innovative traffic light. This experimental traffic light, known as the educational traffic-calming light or FRED, grants a green signal exclusively to drivers who adhere to the speed limit, serving as a deterrent to speedsters and […]
Twitter launches encrypted messaging service
Twitter has launched a new encrypted messaging service that ensures direct messages sent on the platform are secure and end-to-end encrypted, ensuring only the sender and recipient can access the content. To enable encryption, the latest Twitter app generates a unique pair of device-specific keys – a private and public key pair – with the […]
Wendy’s to unveil conversational chatbot
In a bid to transform customer service experience, fast-food chain Wendy’s is set to unveil its new conversational chatbot at one of its Columbus, Ohio location in June. With its advanced capabilities, the chatbot has been designed to seamlessly interact with customers, so much so that some may not even realize they are interacting with […]
Zoho Corporation unveils privacy-focused web browser, Ulaa
Zoho Corporation has launched Ulaa, a new web browser focused on privacy and security. Ulaa, meaning ‘journey’ in Tamil, has been developed to give users control over their personal information and to block unwanted ads, surveillance, and third-party mechanisms. In addition to these features, Ulaa also allows for seamless browsing across devices. Praval Singh, Zoho […]
Google unveils new privacy and security features
Google has recently unveiled a range of innovative privacy, safety, and security features designed to shield users from cyber threats like phishing attacks and malicious websites. These initiatives aim to offer greater transparency and control over personal data while keeping users safe. The tech giant has introduced various enhancements to its data control and transparency, […]
Altman to testify before Congress on Artificial Intelligence regulation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to testify before Congress next week, as policymakers aim to intensify their oversight of artificial intelligence (AI). Altman will present his testimony before a Senate panel with a focus on the ongoing efforts to establish effective regulations for AI, including potential legislation. The hearing, hosted by Senator Richard Blumenthal’s […]
Rosemarin predicts extinction of Hard Disk Drives by 2028
According to Shawn Rosemarin, the VP of Research and Development in the Customer Engineering division at Pure Storage, Hard Disk Drives (HDD) will completely disappear from the market by 2028. Rosemarin explained that the rising costs and limited availability of electricity will ultimately prompt this shift. He emphasized that the cost of electricity is a […]
Google unveils PaLM 2
During the I/O developer conference, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, revealed the release of PaLM 2 – an advanced iteration of the tech giant’s large language model. With over 25 AI-driven products set to incorporate the upgraded model, Google aims to demonstrate its commitment to keeping pace with competitors such as Microsoft and OpenAI […]
