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By Federal Newswire | Oct 2, 2024
Facebook has announced the launch of Facebook Content Monetization beta, a new program designed to expand monetization opportunities for content creators. This initiative consolidates three existing Facebook-funded creator monetization programs—In-stream ads, Ads on Reels, and the Performance bonus—into one streamlined program. The new system will allow creators to earn from various content formats including Reels, longer videos, photos, and text posts.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 2, 2024
Netflix has announced the release of a new documentary film, "It's All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football," set to premiere globally on November 1st. Produced by You First Originals, the film delves into a pivotal moment in women's sports history following Spain's victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 2, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed its opposition to the South Dakota Age Verification Act. In a letter to the state's legislature, CCIA highlighted concerns about data privacy and security associated with age verification and parental consent requirements outlined in the bill. The organization supports digital citizenship programs that promote responsible online behavior and empower parents with tools to manage their children's internet use.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
Meta, Hugging Face, and Scaleway have announced the winners of the “European AI Startup Program” at STATION F. This initiative aims to stimulate European entrepreneurship and foster innovation.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
BRUSSELS – The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a global tech trade association, has presented its Tech Sector Vision on EU Sustainability Strategy. This initiative aims to harness the potential of technology to achieve the European Union's environmental goals in the upcoming mandate.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has released its latest Tech Policy Brief, addressing significant technology and internet policy issues currently debated in Europe. The brief includes perspectives on digital rights and highlights the involvement of CDT Europe’s team based in Brussels.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
Instagram has announced the launch of "best practices," an educational hub for creators on its platform. The new feature, located in the professional dashboard, aims to provide essential information to help creators improve their content and grow their audience.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
This past weekend saw a new romantic comedy, "Nobody Wants This," debut at number two on the English TV List with 10.3 million views. The film stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, marking Brody's return to the rom-com genre. Erin Foster directed the movie.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
TechNet, a national network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, has announced the addition of five new members: Cohere, Shopify, ElevenLabs, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), and College Board.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Netflix has signed an exclusive five-year partnership with acclaimed Japanese director Hitoshi One. Under this agreement, Netflix will produce and distribute new series and films by One.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), responded to Governor Newsom's recent veto of the AI "safety" bill, SB 1047. In a statement, Shapiro expressed his support for the governor's decision.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced the selection of 80 startups for its 2024 global AWS Generative AI Accelerator cohort. This initiative is part of AWS's $230 million commitment to accelerate the development of generative AI applications by startups worldwide.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a controversial artificial intelligence bill that would have held developers accountable for unforeseen uses of technology. The decision was made to focus on the actual bad actors rather than the developers. Earlier this month, Newsom signed several key pieces of legislation, including AB 2655, AB 2355, and AB 2839, aimed at mitigating the impacts of AI-generated election-related deepfakes. He also signed SB 976, which seeks to restrict features available to younger users on social media without parental consent.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Defanging or overturning the New Jersey statute would “pose an existential threat to the future of privacy law. It would have repercussions far beyond Daniel’s Law,” said Megan Iorio, counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Yuki Kusumi, Group CEO of Panasonic Holdings Corporation, will be an opening keynote speaker at CES 2025. Mr. Kusumi and CTA President Kinsey Fabrizio are set to discuss the event's expectations during a presentation in Tokyo, Japan.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 29, 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed S.B. 1047, a bill that would have introduced stringent AI regulations and extensive compliance burdens on companies developing large-scale AI models. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a prominent science and technology policy think tank, responded with a statement from Vice President Daniel Castro.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 28, 2024
KT Corporation and Microsoft Corp. have announced a five-year multibillion-dollar partnership aimed at accelerating AI innovation in Korea. This collaboration involves KT investing in AI, cloud technologies, and IT business while Microsoft commits resources to infrastructure and personnel. The partnership is designed to advance KT’s AI and ICT transformation and boost AI services in Korea.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
This week, world leaders and international organizations gathered for the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Meta showcased its commitment to helping accelerate the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at UNGA. The company emphasized the significant role technology can play in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The potential consequences of an unknown party accessing your DNA are vast and uncertain, given the evolving understanding of the genome. Drugmakers could potentially use your genetic information to determine what ailments you are at risk for and then target you with advertisements for related drugs.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has responded to the newly introduced "U.S. – Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act." The legislation, brought forward by Representative Carol Miller (R-WV), seeks to have the United States Trade Representative address and report on discriminatory practices in Korea that may contravene free-trade agreements between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea.
