X says a bug caused numerous posts to be labeled as ‘Sensitive Media’
A bug on X, formerly Twitter, was causing numerous posts over the weekend to be flagged as “Sensitive Media,” thwarting the company’s own attempts to make its platform more approachable to advertisers. According to the X Safety account in a post, the issue has now been fixed and the team
Read moreIt’s 2021 for AI while the rest of the startup market is stuck in 2024
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Read moreLuno Divulges What 2024 Has in Store for Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin blasted into 2024 on a high note touching a 21-month peak and the groundbreaking approval of spot exchange traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin, according to Luno, South Africa’s largest crypto investment app. Bitcoin ETFs are significant as they open the way for greater institutional investment and adoption. The first
Read moreTurn headwinds into opportunity in 2024
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Read moreNew MIT CSAIL study suggests that AI won’t steal as many jobs expected
Will AI automate human jobs, and — if so — which jobs and when? That’s the trio of questions a new research study from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), out this morning, tries to answer. There’s been many attempts to extrapolate out and project how the AI
Read moreHow to Drive Digital Transformation and Survive as Your Company’s First CIO
I’ve spoken with several CIOs who were the first to hold the role and title at their organizations. It’s a unique experience, so I thought I’d share some thoughts. When a new CIO comes on board, there’s often a mix of excitement and angst among the leadership and staff. Leadership
Read moreLoanDepot says 16.6 million customers had ‘sensitive personal’ information stolen in cyberattack
About 16.6 million LoanDepot customers had their “sensitive personal” information” stolen in a cyberattack earlier this month, which the loan and mortgage giant has described as ransomware. The loan company said in a filing with federal regulators on Monday that it would notify the affected customers of the data breach.
Read moreCyber Security Today, Jan. 22, 2024 – LockBit ransomware gang hits the Subway fast food chain, and Data Privacy Week starts
The LockBit ransomware gang hit the Subway fast food chain, and this is the start of Data Privacy Week Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, January 22nd, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. The LockBit ransomware gang says it compromised
Read moreMeta to let EU users deny cross-site tracking as Digital Markets Act bites
Meta has provided new details of how it plans to respond to incoming competition rules in the European Union that aim to tackle abusive behaviors by Big Tech by enforcing fairer dealing on a handful of the world’s most powerful platforms. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) applies to just six
Read moreNavigating the Rise of AI in 2024
In 2023, the surge of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of organizations worldwide, offering promises of streamlined operations, personalized customer experiences, and groundbreaking innovations. However, amid the excitement and potential benefits, the pivotal challenge lies in establishing trust in AI systems, according to Othelo Vieira, Technical Product
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