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By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration’s Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force released a comprehensive report with recommendations on how to keep youth safe online. This task force, co-led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, addressed critical issues related to youth health, safety, and privacy online.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Cybercrime, ranging from identity theft and one-off scams to attacks on major institutions, has become a significant threat to the safety and privacy of internet users globally. However, a new treaty that aims to address the issue could potentially do more harm than good.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
On July 26, co-convenors of the World Trade Organization Joint Statement Initiative on Electronic Commerce (JSI) and member states released a "stabilized" text of an interim digital trade agreement to be integrated into the WTO framework. This action concluded five years of work towards a WTO digital trade agreement but excluded core provisions relating to data flows, data localization, and source code protection. These essential provisions had long been part of the negotiations before their removal.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Meta has reached a $1.4 billion settlement with the state of Texas over privacy violations, The New York Times reported on July 30, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
China's biotech industry is transitioning from imitating Western firms to becoming an innovator, producing more highly cited biotech research than any other country and conducting increasing numbers of clinical trials across various therapeutic areas and drug modalities. This development is highlighted in a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading think tank for science and technology policy. The report notes that China's share of value added in pharmaceuticals has more than quadrupled over two decades, reaching nearly one-quarter...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Five new games are now available on Netflix, offering a range of genres and experiences for subscribers. The new titles include "Arranger," "The Dragon Prince: Xadia," "Minesweeper," "Sports Sports," and "Too Hot To Handle 3." Additionally, an upcoming game titled "Netflix Stories: Emily in Paris" is set to debut on August 15.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
In response to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office request, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) submitted comments on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on existing rules regarding prior art and obviousness that regulators consider when granting patents.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Washington – A new report commissioned by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) Research Center suggests that implementing robust supply-side reforms in broadband funding could enhance the efficiency of network investments, facilitating universal access to high-speed internet by 2030.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
WhatsApp has launched a privacy campaign in India, emphasizing the importance of secure communication. The initiative highlights how WhatsApp’s multiple layers of protection offer users more control and privacy over their conversations with friends, family, and businesses.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) announced the successful migration of its shoreside technology infrastructure, including its reservation system and mobile apps, to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move positions NCLH as one of the first passenger cruise lines to transition its core technology operations to AWS. The company aims to leverage AWS’s secure and high-performance infrastructure to reduce processing time, increase availability during peak periods, streamline operational infrastructure, and enhance the overall cruising experience.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Meta has announced the rollout of AI Studio in the United States, providing a platform for users to create, share, and discover artificial intelligence characters. Built on Llama 3.1, AI Studio enables creators to develop AI extensions of themselves to engage with fans.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
NVIDIA today announced significant advancements to Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) at SIGGRAPH, aimed at expanding the adoption of the 3D data interchange framework across robotics, industrial design, and engineering. These enhancements are expected to accelerate developers' capabilities in building highly accurate virtual worlds for AI evolution.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Today, the global tech trade association ITI is urging lawmakers to prioritize authorizing the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The letter to congressional leaders is signed by ITI, Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI), and a broad coalition of over 45 industry groups, tech companies, and civil society organizations.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) issued a statement ahead of an anticipated U.S. Senate vote on the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) this week.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Segmentation – identifying which image pixels belong to an object – assists with tasks such as analyzing scientific imagery or editing photos. The original Segment Anything Model (SAM), released last year, inspired new AI-enabled image editing tools in applications like Backdrop and Cutouts on Instagram. SAM has also spurred diverse applications in science, medicine, and various other industries. For instance, SAM has been utilized in marine science to segment sonar images and analyze coral reefs, in satellite imagery analysis for disaster relief, and in the medical field for...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Today, the global tech trade association ITI responded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) Agreement on Electronic Commerce. The agreement aims to support innovation and economic growth for decades. ITI has consistently supported negotiations under the WTO JSI on Electronic Commerce to develop international trade rules that maximize the benefits of e-commerce for consumers and various economic sectors.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Netflix is rapidly expanding its Korean unscripted slate, growing to 10 shows this year — more than double the number from 2022. In its third run, today’s Netflix Unscripted Festival in Seoul showcased the diversity of its upcoming titles. Offering an immersive experience for the press, the event featured various booths representing different genres of Korean unscripted content.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Netflix has announced today "Salvador," its new drama series created by Aitor Gabilondo and starring Luis Tosar (Celda 211, Los favoritos de Midas) and Claudia Salas (Élite, Cerdita). The shooting of this new project, directed by Daniel Calparsoro, will take place in Madrid and will begin in September.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 25, 2024
When people with disabilities interact with technologies, there is a risk of facing discriminatory impacts in several high-stakes contexts such as employment, benefits, and healthcare. Automated employment decision tools, for instance, can unfairly screen disabled applicants by flagging unusual eye movements of blind or low-vision individuals, thereby removing them from the applicant pool.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 25, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) submitted its response to the public consultation on the Draft Report on the IP Interconnection Ecosystem conducted by the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) earlier today.
