Worldcoin ignored initial order to stop iris scans in Kenya, records show
Months before Kenya finally banned iris scans by Sam Altman’s crypto startup Worldcoin, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) had ordered its parent company, Tools for Humanity, to stop collecting personal data. The ODPC had in May this year instructed the crypto startup to stop iris scans and
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Learn practical JavaScript file optimization techniques, how to deal with performance issues, and tools to help the optimization process. Continue reading A Guide to Optimizing JavaScript Files on SitePoint.
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The next world of hybrid work is a three-part video series that examines the nature of the hybrid office, and the challenges—and advantages—associated with it. Featuring experts from Cisco Systems and Compugen and hosted by IT World Canada’s Jim Love, the series helps explore the challenges and the opportunities facing
Read MoreElon Musk keeps getting creepier
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Read MoreGoogle’s AI search experience adds AI-powered summaries, definitions and coding improvements
Google today is rolling out a few new updates to its nearly three-month-old Search Generative Experience (SGE), the company’s AI-powered conversational mode in Search, with a goal of helping users better learn and more sense of the information they discover on the web. The features include tools to see definitions
Read MoreYouTube Music is adding a TikTok-style ‘Samples’ short-form video feed
YouTube Music is launching a new TikTok-style short-form personalized video feed called “Samples,” the company announced on Monday. Each clip in the feed offers a glimpse into the artist, music video and feel of a song recommended to you. As with TikTok and other copycat short-form video feeds, users can
Read MoreApple’s Animation APIs: Through the Ages
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Read MoreNavigating the Waters of Risk: An Insight into Risk Management in Trading and Strategies to Preserve Capital
The Necessity of Risk Management in Trading The exciting world of trading often paints a picture of rapid wealth accumulation. Still, seasoned traders know the real secret to long-term success is not just about accruing profits. It also lies in mitigating losses, which emphasizes the pivotal role of risk management.
Read MoreElectraMeccanica to merge with electric truck startup Tevva
ElectraMeccanica, the maker of the tiny three-wheeled Solo electric vehicle, will merge with UK-based truck manufacturer Tevva in a bid to grow their combined market share for electric trucks, the companies said Tuesday. The merger represents a pivot for ElectraMeccanica, which struggled to produce its small electric vehicle profitably. After
Read MoreUnleashing Africa’s Potential: GABI Summit Set to Ignite Economic Growth for Africa
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting investment opportunities and business growth across Africa and the world, will bring together Heads of State and Government, CEOs, UN leaders, investors and entrepreneurs. This year’s event Themed ‘Unstoppable Africa‘, the GABI event will take place on 21-22 September
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