FCC aims to investigate the risk of AI-enhanced robocalls
As if robocalling wasn’t already enough of a problem, the advent of easily accessible, realistic AI-powered writing and synthetic voice could supercharge the practice. The FCC aims to preempt this by looking into how generated robocalls might fit under existing consumer protections. A Notice of Inquiry has been proposed by
Read more6 Ways the Progress Design System Kit Makes UI Design Fun
Learn about Telerik's Progress Design System, an end-to-end design language for creating simple, intuitive and beautiful experiences. Continue reading 6 Ways the Progress Design System Kit Makes UI Design Fun on SitePoint.
Read moreWhat’s behind the fresh round of tech layoffs?
But let’s not forget as we dig into the reasons why we are seeing a new wave of tech layoffs that this is more than an academic exploration. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreFeds expand Tesla investigation to include vehicle range, personal benefits
Tesla has the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice — again. Tesla has received requests for information, including subpoenas from the DOJ, the automaker disclosed Monday in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The DOJ issued subpoenas related to perks, the advertised range of its EVs and personnel
Read moreTikTok is testing 15-minute uploads with select users
TikTok is testing the ability for users to upload 15 minute videos, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The social media giant said the new upload limit is being tested in select regions with a limited group of users, but declined to share specifics. The new option increases the
Read moreWith turnaround complete, Avaya’s future is bright
What a difference 15 months can make. When Alan Masarek was appointed as the president and CEO of Avaya Holdings Corp. on July 28, 2022, the company’s financial state was so dire it really could not get any worse. It was bad, very bad, and in December of that year,
Read moreIt’s too late for nuclear to save the climate
Even with the new designs, nuclear power probably won’t be enough to make a difference because its biggest hurdles aren’t technical at all. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreChris’ Corner: Fresh Type
I like the feeling of a good fresh typeface. Like design itself, type design has trends, and without being able to articulate it particularly well, I feel like I can feel a fresh type look from a stale one. That’s probably the thinking of an amateur, and I’m sure the
Read moreHere’s hoping genAI can make Siri better
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. Here’s what we got into today: Stocks are
Read moreWhat red flags should individuals be alert of when receiving fraudulent emails?
Cyber attackers employ sophisticated social engineering tactics, manipulating people’s compassion and eagerness to assist, enticing them into making fictitious donations for financial gain. Scammers pose as charitable organizations, employing emotionally charged language to entice users to click on fraudulent website links, where they are urged to make contributions. To prevent
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