Amazon pushes back on public perceptions of “Just Walk Out” technology
Amazon is pushing back against perceptions that its “Just Walk Out” technology is exaggerating the capabilities of its AI. Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology allows shoppers to pick items and leave the store without traditional checkout processes, using a combination of sensors, cameras, and AI. However, recent reports from Gizmodo and The Information suggested that […]
Controversial expansion of US surveillance powers nears Senate vote
The US Senate is poised to vote on a significant expansion of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which has stirred controversy and raised concerns among privacy advocates, lawmakers, and technology companies. This comes after the House of Representatives passed the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA), which not only reauthorizes […]
Boeing faces allegations of ‘criminal coverup’ in Senate hearing
During a recent Senate hearing, Ed Pierson, a former Boeing manager and whistleblower, made striking allegations about a “criminal coverup” by Boeing regarding a recent incident with an Alaska Airlines 737 Max. The controversy centers around a door plug on a 737 Max 9 that was lost midair, leaving a significant hole in the fuselage. […]
Russian-linked hackers target U.S. and European water systems
A Russian military-affiliated hacking group, Sandworm, is suspected of coordinating recent cyberattacks on water utilities in the U.S., Poland, and France through proxy groups such as the Cyber Army of Russia. These attacks have raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of critical water infrastructure, which is already recognized as digitally insecure. The Cyber Army of […]
Meta’s new release sparks debate about open versus closed source AI: Hashtag Trending for Friday, April 19, 2024
Just how real is quantum computing? We have an amazing guest on our Weekend Edition who will talk about how she is helping people prepare for IT careers using quantum computing. Meta’s new AI release sparks a debate about open versus closed source AI, major legislation expanding US government surveillance capabilities goes largely unnoticed, big
