Read the original article: Is Ultra-Wideband the next big wireless technology, or just more hype? Ahead of Apple’s fall iPhone event, Samsung called Ultra-Wideband “the next big thing in wireless tech.” Here’s why both companies are betting big on UWB.…
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ProBeat: Google should have picked Microsoft’s app store principles over Apple’s
Read the original article: ProBeat: Google should have picked Microsoft’s app store principles over Apple’s Google should have set a list of app store principles before Microsoft did, instead of embracing Apple’s 30% tax on in-app purchases. Advertise on…
How social media and gamification fueled QAnon’s ‘crowdsourced cult’
Read the original article: How social media and gamification fueled QAnon’s ‘crowdsourced cult’ Blackbird.AI details tools that allowed QAnon to move from the fringes to the mainstream — crowdsourcing, social media, and gamification. Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Facebook launches Hacker Plus loyalty program and FBDL bug description language
Read the original article: Facebook launches Hacker Plus loyalty program and FBDL bug description language Facebook is launching a new loyalty program for white-hat hackers, and a new description language designed to standardize the process for reporting bugs. Advertise…
DuckDuckGo ducks Google to launch route-planning powered by Apple Maps
Read the original article: DuckDuckGo ducks Google to launch route-planning powered by Apple Maps DuckDuckGo is adding walking and driving directions to its online mapping service, a feature that will be powered by Apple Maps. Advertise on IT Security…
Density’s Open Area tool uses AI and radar to track physical workspace usage
Read the original article: Density’s Open Area tool uses AI and radar to track physical workspace usage Density, a startup leveraging AI and radar sensors to measure office capacity, has released a new product that can map spaces in 3D.…
CBP expands facial recognition program to international travelers at San Francisco and San Jose airports
Read the original article: CBP expands facial recognition program to international travelers at San Francisco and San Jose airports U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expanding a controversial facial recognition program to airports in San Jose and San Francisco. …
Illusive Networks raises $24 million to thwart cyberattacks with honeypots
Read the original article: Illusive Networks raises $24 million to thwart cyberattacks with honeypots Illusive Networks, a startup developing technology to thwart cyberattacks with honeypots, has raised $24 million in fresh venture capital. Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Facebook bans all QAnon groups in bid to curb misinformation
Read the original article: Facebook bans all QAnon groups in bid to curb misinformation Facebook has classified the QAnon conspiracy theory movement as dangerous and began removing Facebook groups and pages, as well as Instagram accounts. Advertise on IT…
U.S. Congress calls for antitrust reforms to limit powers of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google
Read the original article: U.S. Congress calls for antitrust reforms to limit powers of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google An investigation by Congress of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google found that antitrust law reform is needed to keep digital markets…
Chrome 86 brings password protections for Android and iOS, VP9 for macOS Big Sur
Read the original article: Chrome 86 brings password protections for Android and iOS, VP9 for macOS Big Sur Google Chrome 86 brings password protections for Android and iOS, VP9 for macOS Big Sur, autoupgrades for insecure forms, and focus indicator…
GitHub launches code scanning to unearth vulnerabilities early
Read the original article: GitHub launches code scanning to unearth vulnerabilities early GitHub is launching a new code-scanning feature that helps developers identify vulnerabilities in their code before it’s deployed to the public. Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Coralogix raises $25 million to parse software logs with AI
Read the original article: Coralogix raises $25 million to parse software logs with AI Coralogix, which leverages AI and machine learning to parse software development logs, raised $25 million in venture capital financing. Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
ExamSoft’s remote bar exam sparks privacy and facial recognition concerns
Read the original article: ExamSoft’s remote bar exam sparks privacy and facial recognition concerns To administer bar exams in 20 different states next week, ExamSoft is using facial recognition and collecting the biometric data of legal professionals. Advertise on…
ButterflyMX raises $35 million for smart intercom systems
Read the original article: ButterflyMX raises $35 million for smart intercom systems ButterflyMX, a startup developing smart, connected intercom systems, has raised $35 million to expand its workforce and market share. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the original…
Arm unveils new chips for advanced driver assistance systems
Read the original article: Arm unveils new chips for advanced driver assistance systems Chipmaker Arm today announced new hardware solutions designed to handle autonomous vehicle perception and decision-making workloads. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the original article: Arm…
Google’s Epic response: Android 12 will make it easier to install app stores
Read the original article: Google’s Epic response: Android 12 will make it easier to install app stores Google today announced it will make it easier to install and use third-party app stores with the release of Android 12 next year.…
Cogniac raises $10 million for AI that spots visual changes for industrial and government uses
Read the original article: Cogniac raises $10 million for AI that spots visual changes for industrial and government uses Cogniac, a company developing an AI platform for visual task inspection and automation, has raised $10 million to expand its market…
Amazon is embracing surveillance-as-a-service
Read the original article: Amazon is embracing surveillance-as-a-service Ring and parent company Amazon rolled out more than a dozen products and services today, and surveillance is at the heart of virtually every one of them. Advertise on IT Security…
Mugshots from U.S. Customers and Border Protection database leaked onto the dark web
Read the original article: Mugshots from U.S. Customers and Border Protection database leaked onto the dark web An inspector general report found that a data breach last year resulted in at least 19 mugshots of people from a CBP database…
Google adds threat detection to Chronicle cybersecurity platform
Read the original article: Google adds threat detection to Chronicle cybersecurity platform Google is expanding its Chronicle cybersecurity platform into the threat detection realm, with the promise of “Google-scale threat analysis.” Advertise on IT Security News. Read the original…
Intel details chips designed for IoT and edge workloads
Read the original article: Intel details chips designed for IoT and edge workloads Intel is gunning for the IoT and edge computing market with new processor products including the Atom x6000E Series, Pentium, Celeron N, and J Series. Advertise…
Akamai: Cyberattacks against gamers spiked in the pandemic
Read the original article: Akamai: Cyberattacks against gamers spiked in the pandemic The video game industry faced more than 10 billion cyberattacks during the past couple of years, with the attacks spiking in the pandemic. Advertise on IT Security…
Facebook removes ‘inauthentic’ Chinese accounts for U.S. political interference
Read the original article: Facebook removes ‘inauthentic’ Chinese accounts for U.S. political interference Facebook said it had removed a network of inauthentic Chinese accounts that were interfering in Asian and American politics. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
Microsoft is bringing Edge to Linux developers in October
Read the original article: Microsoft is bringing Edge to Linux developers in October At Ignite 2020 today, Microsoft announced that Edge for Linux will be available in the Dev preview channel starting in October. Advertise on IT Security News.…
How U.S. tech policy could change if Democrats win back the Senate
Read the original article: How U.S. tech policy could change if Democrats win back the Senate Democratic control of Congress could shape urgent tech policy issues like antitrust action against Big Tech companies, facial recognition, and data privacy. Advertise…
Mozilla add-on crowdsources research into YouTube’s opaque algorithm
Read the original article: Mozilla add-on crowdsources research into YouTube’s opaque algorithm Mozilla has launched a new RegrertsReporter browser add-on to crowdsource data around how YouTube algorithms actually work. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the original article: Mozilla…
Over 1,000 parents sign open letter protesting facial recognition in schools
Read the original article: Over 1,000 parents sign open letter protesting facial recognition in schools More than 1,000 parents from all 50 U.S. states signed an open letter advocating for a ban on facial recognition in schools. Advertise on…
Google Meet hardware promises AI features starting at $2,700
Read the original article: Google Meet hardware promises AI features starting at $2,700 Google today unveiled Google Meet Series One, meeting room hardware that brings its AI-powered video calling features to businesses. The Google Meet compute system and sound bar…
Dashlane can now track employees’ password health over time
Read the original article: Dashlane can now track employees’ password health over time Dashlane is introducing a new dashboard that gives businesses historical perspective on the health of their employees’ passwords. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the original…
ProBeat: The TikTok acquisition is not going to happen
Read the original article: ProBeat: The TikTok acquisition is not going to happen ByteDance being forced to sell TikTok never made sense, and the reasons against a deal keep mounting thanks to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Advertise on…
Portland City Council votes to ban facial recognition technologies in public places
Read the original article: Portland City Council votes to ban facial recognition technologies in public places Portland City Council voted to ban the use of facial recognition in public places and by government agencies, including the Portland Police Department. …
Synthetic media targets politics ahead of U.S. presidential election
Read the original article: Synthetic media targets politics ahead of U.S. presidential election According to a new report from CREOpoint, the number of manipulated videos shared online grew 20 times over the past year. Advertise on IT Security News.…
XRSI releases VR/AR user privacy framework, citing ‘urgent’ need
Read the original article: XRSI releases VR/AR user privacy framework, citing ‘urgent’ need As mixed reality becomes more popular, developers can gather untold quantities of personal data, and one group is suggesting a responsible alternative. Advertise on IT Security…
Google launches Android 11, rolling out not just to Pixel phones first
Read the original article: Google launches Android 11, rolling out not just to Pixel phones first Google today launched Android 11, and the mobile OS is rolling out not just to Pixel phones but also OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme…
China proposes global data security standards
Read the original article: China proposes global data security standards China is looking to establish global standards on data security, saying it wanted to promote multilateralism in the area. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the original article: China…
How AI will automate cybersecurity in the post-COVID world
Read the original article: How AI will automate cybersecurity in the post-COVID world As cybercrime is becoming more lucrative and more automated, we’re going to have to depend on automated defenses on the other side. Advertise on IT Security…
AI Weekly: A biometric surveillance state is not inevitable, says AI Now Institute
Read the original article: AI Weekly: A biometric surveillance state is not inevitable, says AI Now Institute When it comes to biometric data collection and surveillance, there’s tension and often a lack of clarity around what’s ethical, safe, and legal.…
GAO audit finds pervasive problems with U.S. airport facial recognition program
Read the original article: GAO audit finds pervasive problems with U.S. airport facial recognition program According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a facial recognition verification program at U.S. airports has been plagued with problems. Advertise on IT Security…
Apple and Google say 25 states and territories have explored using COVID-19 contact tracing apps
Read the original article: Apple and Google say 25 states and territories have explored using COVID-19 contact tracing apps Apple and Google are turning more attention toward increasing adoption of its COVID-19 contact tracing app solution in U.S. states and…
Sarcos Robotics raises $40 million to develop an exoskeleton for industrial applications
Read the original article: Sarcos Robotics raises $40 million to develop an exoskeleton for industrial applications Sarcos Robotics, a startup developing robots for industrial and defense applications, today nabbed $40 million in equity financing. Advertise on IT Security News.…
Apple’s latest App Store and notarization problems reveal a giant seeking agility
Read the original article: Apple’s latest App Store and notarization problems reveal a giant seeking agility Hanlon’s Razor says people should “never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.” Are Apple’s app approval systems evil or dumb?…
Facebook open-sources Opacus, a PyTorch library for differential privacy
Read the original article: Facebook open-sources Opacus, a PyTorch library for differential privacy Facebook’s Opacus is a library for training PyTorch models with differential privacy that’s ostensibly more scalable than existing state-of-the-art methods. Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Why the CyberLEAP act must pass
Read the original article: Why the CyberLEAP act must pass Government employees need training on cybersecurity to ensure our elections, our financial institutions, and even our search for a vaccine are secure. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
Researchers built a data set for training AI to detect natural disasters from social media images
Read the original article: Researchers built a data set for training AI to detect natural disasters from social media images The Incidents data set was made to encourage the development of AI for recognizing accidents and natural disasters from social…
ProBeat: Amazon Halo is surveillance capitalism in a $100 fitness wearable
Read the original article: ProBeat: Amazon Halo is surveillance capitalism in a $100 fitness wearable Amazon Halo uses computer vision and machine learning for surveillance capitalism masquerading as a $100 fitness wearable. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
The utopian promise and dystopian potential of real-time detection of police, fire, and medical emergencies
Read the original article: The utopian promise and dystopian potential of real-time detection of police, fire, and medical emergencies A federal agency is creating the ASAPS data set to train AI to detect police, fire, and medical emergencies in social…
Berbix raises $9 million to verify IDs with AI
Read the original article: Berbix raises $9 million to verify IDs with AI Identity verification startup Berbix has raised $9 million in a funding round that will be use to grow its team and customer base. Advertise on IT…
PopID’s face-based payments pose privacy and security risks
Read the original article: PopID’s face-based payments pose privacy and security risks PopID, a face-based payments tech vendor intent on expanding across the U.S., has problematic privacy and security policies. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the original article:…
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits after less than 3 months
Read the original article: TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits after less than 3 months TikTok Chief Executive Officer Kevin Mayer has left the company, less than three months after he joined the hit short video app. Advertise on IT…
Google: Jetpack Compose lets Android developers write apps with ‘dramatically less code’
Read the original article: Google: Jetpack Compose lets Android developers write apps with ‘dramatically less code’ Google today released the alpha version of Jetpack Compose, its UI toolkit for helping developers “build beautiful UI across all Android platforms, with native…
Palantir IPO filing reveals 2019 loss of $580 million
Read the original article: Palantir IPO filing reveals 2019 loss of $580 million Palantir Technologies filed to go public through a direct listing, as the data analytics company prepares for one of the biggest market debuts of the year. …
Michael Kanaan: The U.S. needs an AI ‘Sputnik moment’ to compete with China and Russia
Read the original article: Michael Kanaan: The U.S. needs an AI ‘Sputnik moment’ to compete with China and Russia In “T-Minus AI,” Kanaan calls attention to the need for the U.S. to wake up to AI as a matter of…
Chrome 85 arrives with tab management, 10% faster page loads, and PDF improvements
Read the original article: Chrome 85 arrives with tab management, 10% faster page loads, and PDF improvements Google Chrome 85 brings tab management changes, 10% faster page loads, PDF improvements, and a slew of developer features. Advertise on IT…
Socure raises $35 million to combat payments fraud with AI
Read the original article: Socure raises $35 million to combat payments fraud with AI Socure, a startup developing an AI-driven platform to combat payment fraud, has raised $35 million in an equity financing round. Advertise on IT Security News.…
How security and copyright protection shaped video games as a business
Read the original article: How security and copyright protection shaped video games as a business YouTuber and game developer Modern Vintage Gamer talks about his work. He also provides a perspective on how security shapes video games. Advertise on…
Socure raises $30 million to combat payments fraud with AI
Read the original article: Socure raises $30 million to combat payments fraud with AI Socure, a startup developing an AI-driven platform to combat payment fraud, has raised $30 million in an equity financing round. Advertise on IT Security News.…
Firefox Daylight for Android arrives with Enhanced Tracking Protection, new UI, and GeckoView
Read the original article: Firefox Daylight for Android arrives with Enhanced Tracking Protection, new UI, and GeckoView Firefox Daylight for Android includes Enhanced Tracking Protection on by default, a new user interface, GeckoView, and a slew of new features. …
TikTok says it has ‘no choice’ but to sue Trump administration over U.S. ban
Read the original article: TikTok says it has ‘no choice’ but to sue Trump administration over U.S. ban TikTok said that “we simply have no choice” but to sue the Trump administration over U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order banning…
Why we can’t have nice things
Read the original article: Why we can’t have nice things Companies were already careless about data security before COVID-19. Now, with budget cuts and staff cuts, the situation is only getting worse. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
Cobalt raises $29 million to bring its ‘pentest as a service’ platform to more software teams
Read the original article: Cobalt raises $29 million to bring its ‘pentest as a service’ platform to more software teams Cobalt.io, a so-called “pentest-as-a-service” platform that lets any business access ethical hackers to stress-test their software, has raised $29 million…
U.S. Senate report on 2016 election details WikiLeaks’ Russian ties
Read the original article: U.S. Senate report on 2016 election details WikiLeaks’ Russian ties Once hailed as pioneers of digital investigative journalism, WikiLeaks and founder Julian Assange are painted in a Senate report as Russian propagandists. Advertise on IT…
Facebook is killing Oculus accounts, starting in October
Read the original article: Facebook is killing Oculus accounts, starting in October New Oculus device users will need Facebook accounts, while existing device users can keep their Oculus accounts for two years before they stop working. Advertise on IT…
Fresh Huawei restrictions could disrupt global tech supply chain
Read the original article: Fresh Huawei restrictions could disrupt global tech supply chain New U.S. restrictions on Huawei could cut off the Chinese smartphone maker’s access to off-the-shelf chips and further disrupt the global tech supply chain. Advertise on…
SpyCloud raises $30 million to guard against account takeovers
Read the original article: SpyCloud raises $30 million to guard against account takeovers Cybersecurity firm SpyCloud raised $30 million to further develop its big-data solutions that guard against account takeovers. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the original article:…
Landlord Tech Watch project maps where landlords may be using tech to spy on tenants
Read the original article: Landlord Tech Watch project maps where landlords may be using tech to spy on tenants Landlord Tech Watch aims to track the deployment, usage, and testing of potentially discriminatory housing surveillance tech. Advertise on IT…
Problematic study on Indiana parolees seeks to predict recidivism with AI
Read the original article: Problematic study on Indiana parolees seeks to predict recidivism with AI A four-year effort to monitor parolees in Indiana with bracelets and use AI algorithms to predict their behavior raises red flags. Advertise on IT…
Keeper Security raises $60 million to protect companies from data breaches
Read the original article: Keeper Security raises $60 million to protect companies from data breaches Keeper Security, a startup developing encryption and data breach prevention solutions for businesses, has secured $60 million in venture capital. Advertise on IT Security…
Check Point researchers uncovered Alexa flaw that exposed personal information and speech histories
Read the original article: Check Point researchers uncovered Alexa flaw that exposed personal information and speech histories Researchers at security firm Check Point uncovered a flaw that could have allowed attackers to extract personal information from Alexa accounts. Advertise…
WordPress 5.5 arrives with lazy loading, sitemap, automatic updates for plugins and themes
Read the original article: WordPress 5.5 arrives with lazy loading, sitemap, automatic updates for plugins and themes WordPress.org launched WordPress 5.5 with lazy loading, sitemap, automatic plugin/theme updates, plus block editor, accessibility, and developer updates. Advertise on IT Security…
Google details 50 new Classroom and Meet features for the pandemic school year
Read the original article: Google details 50 new Classroom and Meet features for the pandemic school year At its Anywhere School 2020 event today, Google announced a slew of updates for educators across Google Classroom and Google Meet to help…
Researchers use AI classifiers to expose potential vulnerabilities in Microsoft remote desktop
Read the original article: Researchers use AI classifiers to expose potential vulnerabilities in Microsoft remote desktop In a new study, researchers use machine learning models to identify vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol. Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
AI cybersecurity startup Elisity raises $7.5 million to protect networks from attack with AI
Read the original article: AI cybersecurity startup Elisity raises $7.5 million to protect networks from attack with AI Cybersecurity startup Elisity emerged from stealth with $7.5 million to further develop tools that protect networks from AI-driven attacks. Advertise on…
University of Michigan study advocates ban of facial recognition in schools
Read the original article: University of Michigan study advocates ban of facial recognition in schools A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan advocates for a ban on facial recognition technologies in schools. Advertise on IT Security…
Michigan University study advocates ban of facial recognition in schools
Read the original article: Michigan University study advocates ban of facial recognition in schools A newly published study by University of Michigan researchers shows facial recognition technology in schools presents multiple problems and has limited efficacy. Led by Shobita Parthasarathy,…
New York’s MTA wants safer COVID-19 iPhone unlocking, and so should you
Read the original article: New York’s MTA wants safer COVID-19 iPhone unlocking, and so should you A prominent public transportation system has asked Apple to improve the iPhone’s face-based unlocking system for public use. Here’s how that should happen. …
U.S. will reallocate military 3.5GHz spectrum for consumer 5G in 2021
Read the original article: U.S. will reallocate military 3.5GHz spectrum for consumer 5G in 2021 The Department of Defense is handing over a large block of mid band spectrum for consumer 5G, helping the U.S. reach parity with China and…
Ironscales raises $8 million more for AI that thwarts email phishing attacks
Read the original article: Ironscales raises $8 million more for AI that thwarts email phishing attacks Ironscales, a startup leveraging AI to detect and remediate email phishing attacks, has raised an $8 million extension to its series B round. …
Huawei will stop producing Kirin chipsets on September 15
Read the original article: Huawei will stop producing Kirin chipsets on September 15 Huawei will stop making its flagship Kirin chipsets next month, as the impact of U.S. pressure on the Chinese tech giant grows. Advertise on IT Security…
ProBeat: Microsoft wants TikTok for the same reason the U.S. fears China
Read the original article: ProBeat: Microsoft wants TikTok for the same reason the U.S. fears China Why is ByteDance’s TikTok the target? Because AI, data, and power. That’s what Microsoft wants and the U.S. wants to take away. Advertise…
Google launches Android 11 Beta 3, lets COVID-19 apps work with location off
Read the original article: Google launches Android 11 Beta 3, lets COVID-19 apps work with location off Google launches Android 11 Beta 3, hitting the Release Candidate and removing the Exposure Notification API location requirement for COVID-19 apps. Advertise…
Facebook removes Trump post for violating coronavirus misinformation rules
Read the original article: Facebook removes Trump post for violating coronavirus misinformation rules Facebook took down a post by U.S. President Donald Trump, which the company said violated its rules against sharing misinformation about the coronavirus. Advertise on IT…
Censys raises $15.5 million to bring attack surface management to more companies
Read the original article: Censys raises $15.5 million to bring attack surface management to more companies Censys, which provides an attack surface management platform to high-profile companies like Google, has raised $15.5 million. Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Microsoft has paid security researchers $13.7 million for bug bounties in 12 months
Read the original article: Microsoft has paid security researchers $13.7 million for bug bounties in 12 months Microsoft today announced it has paid out $13.7 million in bug bounties to 327 security researchers in the past year. The figure is…
Firefox 79 clears redirect tracking cookies every 24 hours
Read the original article: Firefox 79 clears redirect tracking cookies every 24 hours Mozilla has launched Firefox 79 with redirect tracking, also known as bounce tracking, by default and a handful of new developer features. Advertise on IT Security…
Antitrust hearing: Amazon, Facebook, and Google were questioned 2x more than Apple
Read the original article: Antitrust hearing: Amazon, Facebook, and Google were questioned 2x more than Apple The U.S. House barely questioned Apple CEO Tim Cook compared to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.…
Amazon launches Fraud Detector in general availability
Read the original article: Amazon launches Fraud Detector in general availability Amazon launched its AI-powered fraud detection tool, Fraud Detector, in general availability for Amazon Web Services customers in select regions. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the original…
Microsoft launches Family Safety app for Android and iOS
Read the original article: Microsoft launches Family Safety app for Android and iOS Microsoft has launched its Family Safety app for Android and iOS, enabling parents to manage their kids’ app usage and screen time. The company first announced the…
Zero-trust authentication may replace passwords in AR/VR headsets
Read the original article: Zero-trust authentication may replace passwords in AR/VR headsets As mixed reality headsets become fully independent, they’ll need to be secured against unauthorized use, but passwords aren’t a good fit for such devices. Advertise on IT…
1,000 Twitter workers had access to internal tools that hackers could exploit
Read the original article: 1,000 Twitter workers had access to internal tools that hackers could exploit More than a thousand Twitter employees and contractors had access to internal tools that could change user account settings and hand control to others.…
CyCognito raises $30 million for a bot network that probes potential attack vectors
Read the original article: CyCognito raises $30 million for a bot network that probes potential attack vectors CyCognito, a company developing bot network technology to probe potential cyberattack vectors, has raised $30 in venture capital. Advertise on IT Security…
Apple offers security researchers modified iPhones to find iOS flaws
Read the original article: Apple offers security researchers modified iPhones to find iOS flaws Apple invited security researchers to apply to receive modified iPhones designed to help them hunt for flaws in the company’s mobile operating system. Advertise on…
Tech execs urge Washington to accelerate AI adoption for national security
Read the original article: Tech execs urge Washington to accelerate AI adoption for national security The National Security Commission on AI, which includes executives from Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, advises U.S. government investments in AI. Advertise on IT Security…
New York bans use of facial recognition in schools statewide
Read the original article: New York bans use of facial recognition in schools statewide New York state passed legislation that would ban the use of facial recognition in schools, if signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Advertise on IT Security…
Facebook brings biometric unlocking to Messenger on iPhone and iPad
Read the original article: Facebook brings biometric unlocking to Messenger on iPhone and iPad Facebook is bringing biometric unlocking to Messenger, first on iPhones and iPads, followed by Android “in the next few months.” Advertise on IT Security News.…
Microsoft 365 gets security, risk management, and compliance updates for remote work
Read the original article: Microsoft 365 gets security, risk management, and compliance updates for remote work Incoming Microsoft 365 public previews: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, Double Key Encryption, Insider Risk Management, and Communication Compliance. Advertise on IT Security News.…
Microsoft launches Dataflex, a relational database for Teams apps
Read the original article: Microsoft launches Dataflex, a relational database for Teams apps Microsoft Dataflex is a low-code relational database that helps businesses build and deploy Power Platform apps and chatbots for Microsoft Teams. Advertise on IT Security News.…
Microsoft launches AI-powered Dynamics 365 retail and anti-fraud services
Read the original article: Microsoft launches AI-powered Dynamics 365 retail and anti-fraud services During its Inspire 2020 conference, Microsoft unveiled new retail- and fraud-focused services to address pandemic-related issues and other challenges. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
Google launches BIMI pilot to bring verified brand logos to Gmail
Read the original article: Google launches BIMI pilot to bring verified brand logos to Gmail Google is unveiling a handful of security features today, including support for a new email specification that enables verified brands to display their logos in…
Silicon Valley execs and Pentagon AI chief talk AI at the edge
Read the original article: Silicon Valley execs and Pentagon AI chief talk AI at the edge Representatives from the Pentagon’s Joint AI Center and Silicon Valley companies discussed the defense role of AI at the edge. Advertise on IT…