Google implements policy to delete inactive accounts after two years
Google made a big change to its account management policy in a blog post, stating that dormant Google accounts would henceforth be deleted after two years of inactivity. Google has imposed a two-year expiration date for accounts that show no “activity.” If an account stays dormant for this period, Google will destroy all connected data […]
Sanctuary AI unveils bipedal robot with advanced capabilities
Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corporate, often known as Sanctuary AI, has introduced Phoenix, a bipedal robot that measures 5’7″ tall and weighs 155 pounds, making it equivalent in size to a person. Phoenix is capable of carrying weights of up to 55 pounds and traveling at speeds of up to three miles per hour. It has […]
Cockroach Labs extends CockroachDB Dedicated to Microsoft Azure
Cockroach Labs has announced that CockroachDB Dedicated, their fault-tolerant distributed SQL database-as-a-service, will now support Microsoft Azure and allow for multiregion deployments. CockroachDB Dedicated has expanded its compatibility to all three main public cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, by introducing Microsoft Azure support, providing a comprehensive solution for corporations. According […]
Three firms fined for fabricating comments on net neutrality
According to New York Attorney General Letitia James, digital marketing firms LCX, Lead ID, and Ifficient have struck a settlement agreement to pay a total of $615,000 following claims of submitting over 2.4 million false public comments to influence American internet legislation. They were found guilty in 2017 of fabricating public comments in order to […]
Goltsev discuss cost effective AI deployment at Data Center World 2023
At the Data Center World 2023 event in Austin, Texas, the high expenses of training huge language models were discussed. There, theMind’s Constantine Goltsev, an AI/ML solutions business, stressed the expenses associated with training models like ChatGPT. Goltsev stressed that training ChatGPT’s 175 billion parameters is extremely expensive, requiring 175 billion computations for each input […]
DOJ indicts three foreigners for illegal acquisition of U.S. technology
The Justice Department has issued a series of indictments against foreign persons suspected of getting critical U.S. technology illegally. In southern California, a Chinese national stole advanced “smart manufacturing” source code for nuclear submarines and military aircraft. He established his own company in China and sold the stolen information there. In another case, Weibao Wang, […]
Facebook, Instagram launches paid verification system in U.K.
Facebook and Instagram have created a premium verification service that provides U.K. users the coveted blue tick for a monthly price of £9.99, similar to Elon Musk’s Twitter Blue. The new Meta Verified function requires members to be at least 18 years old and to provide a government ID for identification. Meta Verified, which is […]
Survey reveals rising cyberattack worries among Chief Information Security Officers
A Proofpoint study of 1,600 worldwide Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) shows a growing worry about cyber dangers. According to the data, 68% of respondents believe their firms will be targeted by cyberattacks in the next 12 months, with 25% believing the risk is extremely likely. In comparison, the prior year’s study found that 48% […]
Hybrid work faces resistance as businesses begins adoption
Businesses are adopting hybrid work strategies, allowing employees to work from home and the office, as a response to the changing work landscape. A recent report by Scoop Technologies reveals that approximately 58% of companies now offer remote work options, leading to a decrease in the number of firms mandating full-time office attendance from 49% […]
Cyber Security Today, May 17, 2023 – An email invoice scam that impersonates your boss, a new ransomware gang discovered and more
This episode reports on a new DDoS attack tactic, a U.S. pharmaceuticals company reports a data breach of 5.8 million people, attacks on TP-Link router
