{"id":46519,"date":"2024-09-17T20:19:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T00:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technewsday.com\/?p=46519"},"modified":"2024-09-17T20:19:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T00:19:50","slug":"tik-tok-claims-constitutional-right-of-free-speech-violated-by-ban-hashtag-trending-for-wednesday-september-18-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technewsday.com\/staging\/tik-tok-claims-constitutional-right-of-free-speech-violated-by-ban-hashtag-trending-for-wednesday-september-18-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Tik Tok claims constitutional right of free speech violated by ban. Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, September 18, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to Hashtag Trending! I&#8217;m your host, Jim Love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PepsiCo masters cloud cost management with FinOps. TikTok fights a potential U.S. ban, citing free speech concerns. Instagram enhances teen privacy with sweeping changes. Intel halts a \u20ac30 billion factory in Germany. And the Internet Archive races to preserve our disappearing digital history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33100047\/height\/192\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/020300\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" height=\"192\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: none;\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s get into it<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PepsiCo Tames Cloud Costs with FinOps Strategy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As companies rush to the cloud, many are discovering an unexpected challenge: skyrocketing costs. But PepsiCo has found a way to keep its cloud spending in check while migrating hundreds of applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kimberly Floss, PepsiCo&#8217;s IT Senior Director of Global Cloud Platform Enablement and Migrations, recently shared insights into the company&#8217;s cloud cost optimization strategy. For several years, PepsiCo has been moving about 100 apps to the cloud annually, making cost management a critical part of their migration plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floss emphasizes the importance of proactive cost management. She says, &#8220;There&#8217;s a perception that your cloud costs just grow and grow, but in many cases, there&#8217;s a really good reason for that. You have to get in front of it so that people don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s just exploding.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to PepsiCo&#8217;s success lies in embracing FinOps principles. They&#8217;ve implemented a detailed cost allocation system, categorizing expenses into direct, indirect, and shared usage. This granular approach allows them to attribute costs accurately and promote accountability across the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it&#8217;s not just about numbers. Floss stresses the importance of cultural change and continuous optimization: &#8220;From a FinOps perspective, you&#8217;re never done\u2014no matter how great you think you are, there&#8217;s more to do tomorrow.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PepsiCo&#8217;s two-tiered approach includes a centralized governance team led by Floss, which handles policy, reporting, and training, while smaller decentralized teams manage day-to-day costs. They&#8217;ve also invested in third-party tools, specifically Flexera, to support their FinOps capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As cloud spending continues to surge across industries, PepsiCo&#8217;s strategy offers valuable lessons for other enterprises looking to maximize their cloud investments while keeping costs under control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciodive.com\/news\/pepsico-finops-cloud-cost-control-forrester\/727146\/\">CIO Dive<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok Fights U.S. Ban, Citing &#8220;Staggering&#8221; Impact on Free Speech<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok is taking a stand against a U.S. law that could force its sale or face a ban, arguing in court that such action would have a &#8220;staggering&#8221; impact on free speech for its 170 million U.S. users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popular social media platform, along with its parent company ByteDance, is challenging the constitutionality of the law, which stems from concerns about potential data exploitation by the Chinese government. TikTok has consistently denied any ties to Chinese authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a Washington D.C. appeals court, TikTok&#8217;s lawyer, Andrew Pincus, argued that the law imposes &#8220;extraordinary speech prohibition based on indeterminate future risks.&#8221; The company maintains that it&#8217;s not owned by China but by ByteDance Limited, a Cayman Islands holding company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The case highlights the tension between national security concerns and free speech rights. While the U.S. government argues that the law targets companies controlled by foreign adversaries, TikTok and its supporters claim it infringes on constitutional rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content creators are also weighing in, with some arguing that the ban would impede their right to work with their chosen platform. The case has garnered significant public interest, with thousands tuning in to livestreams of the proceedings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal experts suggest this high-stakes battle could potentially reach the Supreme Court, given its implications for both national security and free speech. As the case unfolds, it&#8217;s likely to set important precedents for the intersection of technology, free speech, and national security in the digital age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources include: <a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/tech-policy\/2024\/09\/tiktok-ban-poses-staggering-risks-to-americans-free-speech-tiktok-says\/\">ArsTechnica<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Introduces Sweeping Privacy Changes for Teen Accounts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram has announced significant changes to teen accounts, aiming to enhance privacy and safety for its younger users. These changes will impact over 100 million accounts worldwide, reflecting the platform&#8217;s response to regulatory pressure and its commitment to user trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adam Mosseri, Instagram&#8217;s head, emphasized that this move is a business decision aimed at earning trust from parents. The new measures include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automatic protective settings for teen accounts, limiting contact and content visibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Age verification requirements using government IDs or facial scans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stricter messaging and content settings for users 18 and under.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhanced parental controls, including visibility into teens&#8217; messaging activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encouraged breaks and &#8220;sleep mode&#8221; to manage screen time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notably, the changes distinguish between older teens (over 16) and younger teens (16 and under), with the latter requiring parental permission for less restrictive settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these measures aim to create a safer environment for young users, challenges remain. Instagram acknowledges the potential for teens to circumvent age restrictions and is exploring AI solutions to address this issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As social media platforms face increasing scrutiny over youth safety, Instagram&#8217;s proactive approach could set a new standard in the industry. However, questions about effective implementation and the role of device makers in age verification remain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This overhaul represents a significant step in balancing user engagement with safety concerns, potentially reshaping how teens interact with social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/09\/17\/instagram-teen-privacy-age-verification-changes\">Axios<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Delays \u20ac30 Billion German Chip Facility, Reshapes European Tech Plans<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a significant setback for Europe&#8217;s technology ambitions, Intel has announced a delay in its plans for a \u20ac30 billion microchip facility in Magdeburg, Germany. This decision comes despite substantial state subsidies and marks a major shift in the region&#8217;s semiconductor strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel is postponing construction of the Magdeburg facility by about two years, along with delaying a facility in Poland. This move is part of a broader overhaul at Intel, aimed at reversing a share price decline and addressing concerns about the company&#8217;s competitiveness in cutting-edge chip manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEO Pat Gelsinger announced plans to separate Intel&#8217;s manufacturing arm from the rest of the business, hinting at a possible future break-up of the company. The delay has sparked debate within Germany&#8217;s coalition government about the allocation of the proposed \u20ac10 billion in subsidies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel emphasized that its facility in Ireland will &#8220;remain our lead European hub for the foreseeable future.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This development is a setback to Europe&#8217;s efforts to reduce dependence on Asian semiconductor manufacturers and highlights the challenges faced by traditional chip giants in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the global semiconductor industry continues to shift, the impact of Intel&#8217;s decision on Europe&#8217;s tech sovereignty and the broader chip manufacturing ecosystem remains to be seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/business\/2024\/09\/17\/intel-halts-german-microchip-factory\/?ICID=continue_without_subscribing_reg_first\">The Telegraph<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Internet Archive&#8217;s Battle to Preserve Our Digital History<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an age where our lives are increasingly digital, we&#8217;re facing a critical challenge: the disappearance of our online history. Recent research shows that 25% of web pages from the last decade have already vanished. Enter the Internet Archive, a non-profit organization leading the charge to preserve our digital heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Internet Archive has collected 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos, becoming a crucial resource for preserving online content. Other organizations, like the U.S. Library of Congress and the U.K. Web Archive, contribute to preservation efforts, but their scope is limited compared to the Internet Archive&#8217;s broad approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its efforts, the Archive faces significant challenges:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial threats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyberattacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal battles with publishers and music labels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decentralized nature of archiving efforts leads to varied priorities and potential gaps in preservation. Experts argue for increased funding and support for digital archiving initiatives to ensure the persistence of our online history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we continue to live more of our lives online, the importance of preserving our digital footprint grows. The Internet Archive&#8217;s work highlights the need for a coordinated, well-funded effort to ensure future generations can understand how we lived in the early 21st century.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20240912-the-archivists-battling-to-save-the-internet\">BBC News<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that&#8217;s our show. I&#8217;m your host, Jim Love. Have a wonderful Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Hashtag Trending! I&#8217;m your host, Jim Love. PepsiCo masters cloud cost management with FinOps. 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