23andMe data theft prompts DNA testing companies to switch on 2FA by default
DNA testing and genealogy companies are stepping up user account security by mandating the use of two-factor authentication, following the theft of millions of user records from DNA genetic testing giant 23andMe. Ancestry, MyHeritage, and 23andMe have begun notifying customers that their accounts will use two-factor (2FA) by default, a
Read MoreAI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park all about trust: Champagne
Last week’s AI Safety Summit, held at Bletchley Park in the U.K., was all about acknowledgement, action, adaption, and, most importantly, trust, says François-Philippe Champagne, Canadian federal minister of innovation, science and industry. Champagne, who made the remarks following the completion of the summit, which involved 28 nations and led
Read MoreOrganizations struggling with oversight over employees’ mobile devices: Report
A report released today by enterprise software provider SOTI found that 52 per cent of organizations do not have the budget to ensure real-time visibility over their employees’ mobile devices, including phones, tablets, printers and other mobile solutions. The report, which seeks to examine the state of the mobility industry
Read MoreCongruent starts raising fresh $250M early-stage climate tech fund
High interest rates may be stifling some investments in climate tech today, but the new fund suggests that LPs see a light at the end of the tunnel. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreCoffee Briefing Nov. 7 – CGI teams up with Google, CyberCatch protects SMBs against ransomware and data theft; All Nova Scotians to have access to free virtual healthcare; 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 last week’s Coffee Briefing? We’ve got you covered. CGI deepens partnership with Google to foster responsible generative AI adoption CGI and Google have announced that
Read MorePopSockets unveils a photo case and accessory designer, powered by AI
Ready to put your AI prompting skills to work for product customization? Smartphone case and accessory maker PopSockets is today introducing a clever new AI Customizer tool that will allow anyone to design their next phone accessory — including grips, cases, and wallets — via an optimized version of Stable
Read MoreUber’s Q3 numbers include impressive profitability gains, slower-than-expected growth
The former startup darling's results can be viewed as an indication that its business model has matured and is now in a stable, profitable and cash-generating position. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreFigma sweetens FigJam whiteboard tool with new AI features
While Figma waits to hear whether regulators will allow Adobe to complete its $20 billion acquisition, the startup is not sitting idly by. Today, Figma announced it was adding three generative AI features to its FigJam whiteboard tool to make it easier to get started and organize projects. FigJam is
Read MoreWeWork’s bankruptcy is proof that its core business never actually worked
Did WeWork's business ever make sense? To answer that question, we'll go over its S-1 filings, its SPAC deal and early earnings reports. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreTikTok is shutting down its Creator Fund in favor of its newer Creativity Program
TikTok has announced that it’s shutting down its original $1 billion Creator Fund and shifting the focus to its newer Creativity Program. Starting December 16, the Creator Fund will be discontinued in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Creators who are currently enrolled in the Creator Fund can
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