Block becomes the latest fintech to lay off workers
Block, the fintech company whose subsidiaries include Square, Cash App and Afterpay, is laying off staff at a tumultuous time for tech industry workers. That’s according to an internal memo from CEO Jack Dorsey, obtained first by Business Insider, which states that “the growth of [Block] has far outpaced the
Read moreCanadian CEOs worried about economic outlook, but expect turnaround with AI: Report
Over the past year, an increasing number of companies have worried that they will not survive amid rapid technological change and growing economic uncertainties unless they reinvent themselves, PwC’s 27th annual global CEO survey found. The report finds that artificial intelligence could be the key to reinvention, and consequently, to
Read morePayPal begins more layoffs
PayPal has begun company-wide layoffs, according to multiple reports, including an article published by The Information. It is not yet clear how many people will be affected by the job cuts but one source told TechCrunch it was expected to be in the “thousands.” TechCrunch has reached out to PayPal
Read moreSome IRS employees still access TikTok despite ban on government devices
The TikTok ban on U.S. government devices is proving hard to enforce. A month after the IRS was found to be in non-compliance with the federally mandated ban on the Beijing-based video app, two Republican senators are asking the IRS why it’s still allowing some of the agency’s employees to
Read moreBuilding AI guardrails should be part of the process
Building a solid rulebook around AI policies in the workplace now can help prevent plenty of headaches in the future. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreImplementing User Authentication in React Apps with Appwrite
Learn the steps and best practices for implementing a reliable and user-friendly authentication system in React apps using Appwrite. Continue reading Implementing User Authentication in React Apps with Appwrite on SitePoint.
Read moreHow to stop location tracking on your Android phone (mostly)
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Location tracking can be very handy — it’s convenient when an app can tell you, say, where the nearby restaurants or gas stations are — but it’s also a privacy issue (something that at least one of Google’s competitors has used in its
Read moreCoffee Briefing Jan. 30 – CGI and National Bank of Canada deepen partnership; OpenText’s new cloud editions release; Telus’ new AI report gathers a diversity of perspectives; and more
Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed the last Coffee Briefing? We’ve got you covered. CGI and National Bank of Canada renew partnership for 10 years CGI and the National Bank of
Read moreApple Card users earned more than $1B in Daily Cash in 2023
Apple revealed today that users earned more than $1 billion in Daily Cash from spending on Apple Card last year. The tech giant also announced that Apple Card has topped more than 12 million users. Apple Card, which first launched in 2019, is exclusively available in the United States. The
Read moreFederal government launches new platform to recruit digital talent
The government of Canada has launched the Digital Talent Platform, an online recruitment site for digital and IT professionals. The platform simplifies the application process for individuals who specialize in digital and IT who are looking to apply for jobs within the government. It will also provide federal institutions with
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