EXPLAINER: University of Wisconsin latest to ban TikTok
The University of Wisconsin System has joined a number of universities across the nation that have banned the popular socail media app TikTok on school-owned devices.
Jan 24, 2023
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Virginia, Amazon announce $35 billion data center plan
Amazon Web Services plans to invest $35 billion in new data centers in Virginia under a deal with the state, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday.
Jan 21, 2023
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How to help UK households manage rising energy bills, and decarbonize at the same time
The cost of electricity rose sixfold between January 2021 and November 2022 as the impact of the COVID pandemic combined with Russia's invasion of Ukraine to push up wholesale energy prices.
Jan 20, 2023
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FBI chief says he's 'deeply concerned' by China's AI program
FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday that he was "deeply concerned" about the Chinese government's artificial intelligence program, asserting that it was "not constrained by the rule of law."
Jan 19, 2023
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List of states banning TikTok grows
Wisconsin and North Carolina have joined at least 22 other states in banning the popular social media app TikTok on state-owned devices, including Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana and South Dakota.
Jan 13, 2023
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Cyberattack keeps Iowa's largest school district closed
An apparent cyberattack on Iowa's largest school district has led officials to cancel classes for 30,000 students for a second day as technicians scramble to protect data and restore the computer system, the district's leader ...
Jan 11, 2023
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TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies
TikTok's CEO met Tuesday with European Union officials about strict new digital regulations in the 27-nation bloc as the Chinese-owned social media app faces growing scrutiny from Western authorities over data privacy, cybersecurity ...
Jan 10, 2023
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Top US court backs WhatsApp suit over Pegasus spyware
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by NSO Group to block a WhatsApp lawsuit accusing the Israeli tech firm of allowing mass cyberespionage of journalists and human rights activists.
Jan 9, 2023
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Open banking is coming to New Zealand—here's what they can learn from countries already doing it
Traditional banks in New Zealand have long served as gatekeepers of customers' data. This is about to change with the arrival of what's called "open banking," set to arrive in New Zealand by 2024.
Dec 29, 2022
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Is TikTok stealing more than just your time?
More than 86 million Americans use the social media app TikTok to create, share, and view short videos, featuring everything from cute animals and influencer advice to comedy and dance performances. Though users consider ...
Dec 22, 2022
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