If you’re an AT&T customer, your data has likely been stolen
This week, AT&T confirmed it will begin notifying around 110 million AT&T customers about a data breach that allowed cybercriminals to steal the phone records of “nearly all” of its customers. The stolen data contains phone numbers and AT&T records of calls and text messages during a six-month period in
Read moreHere’s the full list of 28 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2024
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Read moreWhistleblowers accuse OpenAI of ‘illegally restrictive’ NDAs
Whistleblowers have accused OpenAI of placing illegal restrictions on how employees can communicate with government regulators, according to a letter obtained by The Washington Post. Lawyers representing anonymous whistleblowers sent the letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler. The letter refers to a separate, formal complaint asking the
Read moreHow to protect your startup from email scams
Business email compromise attacks are on the rise. Here's how you can stay ahead of the hackers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreWhat exactly is an AI agent?
Regardless of how they're defined, the agents are for helping complete tasks in an automated way with as little human interaction as possible. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreA New Extended Partnership for Managing People and Money
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with Workday, a provider of solutions for managing people and money. The partnership aims to build AI capabilities, innovate new customer experiences, and invest in joint initiatives to accelerate cloud transformation, increase productivity, retain talent, and streamline business processes “This expanded partnership combines the
Read moreThis Week in African Tech: 8-12 July Top Article Highlights
This week, IT News Africa reported on numerous key trends and events influencing Africa’s technology and business scene. This article highlights the region’s rapid development and innovation. Let’s look at the important highlights from July 8–12, 2024. Fintech, telecoms, and e-commerce have all seen groundbreaking developments. Here are some of
Read moreMeta removes special restrictions for Trump’s account ahead of 2024 elections
Meta announced former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts will no longer be subject to heightened suspension penalties, according to an updated blog post on Friday. The company says it made the decision to ensure all Presidential nominees were on equal footing on their platform ahead of the 2024
Read moreWaymo cameras capture footage of person charged in alleged robotaxi tire slashings
A Castro Valley resident was charged Thursday for allegedly slashing the tires of 17 Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco between June 24 and June 26, according to the city’s district attorney. Prosecutors say the tire slashings were captured by cameras installed on the exterior of Waymo’s robotaxis. This is the
Read moreDefending Russia’s EU neighbors
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. This week we’re looking at an AI startup that wants to help people get creative with video; Kudos, which raised $3
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