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By Federal Newswire | Mar 27, 2024
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Artificial Intelligence on how to understand the benefits of open-source development models in artificial intelligence.The CCIA emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear distinction between dual-use and non-dual use public innovation models in order to ensure the viability of open-source AI development. They noted that without this distinction, such approaches could become inaccessible for all but the most...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 27, 2024
Netflix is championing Indonesia’s film industry in honor of the country’s National Film Day on March 30. The streaming giant plans to showcase more local films and host workshops for budding filmmakers. Ruben Hattari, Director of Public Policy, SEA, Netflix, emphasized the company's commitment to promoting Indonesian films globally, stating, “Netflix reasserts its commitment to make Indonesian films available globally in 190 countries and enhance the quality of Indonesian movies by investing in its filmmakers.”At a press conference in Jakarta, a panel of renowned...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 27, 2024
Software developers are making waves in the world of technology with the launch of OpenUSD and Generative AI-Powered Product Configurators built on NVIDIA Omniverse. The innovative use of these technologies is transforming the landscape of virtual product experiences and automated personalization, benefiting both retailers and consumers alike.The adoption of NVIDIA RTX technologies from NVIDIA Omniverse SDKs and APIs, along with generative AI from NVIDIA Edify models, is empowering developers to create configurator applications that offer physically accurate, photoreal...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 27, 2024
The Rutland Herald reported on March 27, 2024, that Vermont is making strides in safeguarding consumers from exploitative corporate data practices. Caitriona Fitzgerald, deputy director of EPIC, emphasized the significance of these efforts, stating, “Vermont is taking important steps toward protecting consumers from abusive corporate data practices.”A crucial component of the initiative is the inclusion of a private right of action, enabling consumers to hold companies accountable in court for breaching their rights. The bill also incorporates a provision that allows...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 27, 2024
Viome Chief Technology Officer Guru Banavar recently appeared on NVIDIA’s AI Podcast to discuss how AI and RNA sequencing are transforming personalized healthcare. Banavar highlighted Viome's focus on analyzing microbiomes and gene expression to address the root causes of chronic diseases. He emphasized Viome's unique approach, stating, "Viome translates biological data into practical dietary recommendations."During the podcast, Banavar also underscored the importance of RNA in health analysis, explaining its significance over DNA. He noted that understanding the...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 27, 2024
Communications Daily: Consumer Groups Raise Concerns About Numbering Resource Abuse Mar 27 2024The National Consumer Law Center and Electronic Privacy Information Center have expressed concerns about the misuse of numbering resources by certain callers. They highlighted the issue of callers "rotating outbound numbers that allows them to circumvent" the FCC’s Stir/Shaken caller ID authentication rules. In a meeting with Wireline Bureau staff, the groups urged the FCC to take action.The groups specifically requested the FCC to "explicitly say that providers are...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 27, 2024
In a recent discussion about internet regulation, Iorio from a privacy organization shared concerns about the stance taken by Big Tech's lead lobbying group, NetChoice. According to Iorio, NetChoice is adamant about the First Amendment providing immunity for Big Tech members from various regulations, especially in terms of privacy. Iorio highlighted NetChoice's position in the NetChoice v. California Attorney General Rob Bonta briefing, where they argued against privacy laws that aim to protect users from privacy harms through data minimization requirements and use...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 27, 2024
NVIDIA Hopper Leaps Ahead in Generative AI at MLPerfNVIDIA has made a significant leap in the field of generative AI, as confirmed by the latest MLPerf benchmarks. The company's TensorRT-LLM software, designed to enhance inference on large language models, has showcased remarkable performance improvements on the NVIDIA Hopper architecture GPUs.The advancements in technology were highlighted by the quote, "It’s official: NVIDIA delivered the world’s fastest platform in industry-standard tests for inference on generative AI." These developments have positioned NVIDIA as a...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 25, 2024
Washington – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today signed HB 3 into law, requiring social media platforms to terminate accounts held by younger users who are 14 or 15 years of age. The bill includes many provisions similar to those under HB 1, which was previously vetoed by Gov. DeSantis. While HB 3 no longer includes explicit age verification requirements for social media accounts, such platforms would likely need to employ verification tools to support compliance. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has raised concerns about the implications of HB 3....
By Federal Newswire | Mar 24, 2024
California state agencies have issued new guidelines to ensure that government employees receive training on generative artificial intelligence (AI). However, according to CalMatters, a nonpartisan and non-profit news organization, these measures may not be comprehensive enough.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 15, 2024
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), in collaboration with various healthcare associations and coalitions, has published a brief that outlines the definition and role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. The aim of this publication is to foster a shared understanding of AI in healthcare among policymakers, regulators, developers, and other public health stakeholders.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 14, 2024
A recent report by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) predicts that by 2030, cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) models will be trained on computing power that is a million times more potent than what is currently used to train advanced models. The report calls on policymakers to brace themselves for an explosive growth in AI.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 8, 2024
On March 5, a technical glitch disrupted user access to three Meta platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—for approximately two hours. This interruption on Super Tuesday has raised the question: Can a significant social media outage influence an election?
By Federal Newswire | Mar 7, 2024
WASHINGTON – Global tech trade association ITI’s Senior Director of Tax and Trade Policy, Megan Funkhouser, testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax for the hearing, “OECD Pillar 1: Ensuring the Biden Administration Puts Americans First”.Funkhouser’s testimony focused on ITI’s recommendations to relieve double taxation, secure the removal of digital services taxes and relevant similar measures, and ensure tax certainty."Absent robust U.S. engagement, including that of Congress, there is little chance of resolving outstanding issues and crafting...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
JetBlue has officially announced the termination of its merger agreement with Spirit Airlines. This development follows the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to block the $3.8 billion acquisition, citing it as a violation of existing antitrust laws.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Intel has unveiled a new edge platform designed to scale artificial intelligence (AI) applications for businesses. The innovative software platform streamlines the development, deployment, and management of AI applications.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Elon Musk, the co-founder of OpenAI, has filed a lawsuit against the company and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging a breach of contract. Musk contends that OpenAI has strayed from its original mission to develop artificial intelligence "for the benefit of humanity broadly."
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Goldman Sachs Alternative and Mubadala Investment Company have entered into a $1 billion private credit partnership aimed at investing in the Asia Pacific region. The account will be managed separately, with both companies co-investing in private credit opportunities throughout the region.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Chip manufacturers are lobbying for over $70 billion in federal subsidies from the Department of Commerce to bolster domestic chip production in the United States. However, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo anticipates that the companies will not secure the full amount they are seeking.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 20, 2024
Capital One, a prominent credit card company, has announced its plans to acquire Discover in an all-stock transaction valued at $35 billion. This merger would consolidate two of the largest credit card issuers in the United States.
