48 h. ago Immigration judge finds that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

A Louisiana immigration judge has found that the U.S. can deport Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil based on the federal government’s argument that he poses a national security risk The post Immigration judge finds that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Data centers bring money to small towns. But do they also bring jobs?

Tech companies are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in data centers across the country. But despite the record-setting price tags, the centers create few jobs.

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3 d. ago New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data

Data privacy comes with a cost. There are security techniques that protect sensitive user data, like customer addresses, from attackers who may attempt to extract them from AI models—but they often make those models less accurate.

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3 d. ago Leveraging silicon photonics for scalable and sustainable AI hardware

The emergence of AI has profoundly transformed numerous industries. Driven by deep learning technology and Big Data, AI requires significant processing power for training its models. While the existing AI infrastructure relies on graphical processing units (GPUs), the substantial processing demands and energy expenses associated with its operation remain key challenges. Adopting a more efficient and sustainable AI infrastructure paves the way for advancing AI development in the future.

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4 d. ago 200 million social media records leaked in major X data breach

X hit with massive data breach with 200 million records leaked, including emails. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers seven tips to help protect yourself.

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5 d. ago Trump to endorse coal for data center power in the face of grim market realities

An executive order will direct the federal government to list coal as a critical mineral and force some coal-fired power plants to keep generating electricity.

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5 d. ago Waymo may use interior camera data to train generative AI models, but riders will be able to opt out

Waymo is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including video from interior cameras tied to rider identities, to train generative AI models, according to an unreleased version of its privacy policy found by researcher Jane Manchun Wong, raising fresh questions about how much of a rider’s behavior inside autonomous vehicles could be repurposed for […]

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6 d. ago Waymo may use interior camera data to train generative AI models, sell ads

Waymo is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including video from interior cameras tied to rider identities, to train generative AI models, according to an unreleased version of its privacy policy found by researcher Jane Manchun Wong.  The draft language reveals Waymo may also share this data to personalize ads, raising fresh questions about […]

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6 d. ago US utilities grapple with Big Tech's massive power demands for data centers

US utilities grapple with Big Tech's massive power demands for data centers  Reuters

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7 d. ago Mixed Signals: Microsoft Scales Back Global Data Center Projects as AI Booms

Microsoft has been pulling back on data center projects around the world, prompting questions about the company's expectations for future demand of cloud and AI services. The post Mixed Signals: Microsoft Scales Back Global Data Center Projects as AI Booms appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago ChatGPT adoption skyrockets in India, but monetization may be trailing

ChatGPT has seen India as its largest market by monthly active users and the second largest by downloads, per the external data seen by TechCrunch.

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1 week ago Africa's data workers are being exploited by foreign tech firms: Four ways to protect them

Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities—including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance—and alarming physical and psychological health risks. The consequences of their work can include exhaustion, burnout, mental health strain, chronic stress, vertigo and weakening of eyesight.

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1 week ago API testing firm APIsec exposed customer data during security lapse

The API testing firm took down a database exposed to the internet without a password.

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2 w. ago Data centers love solar: Here’s a comprehensive guide to deals over 100 megawatts

New and expanded data centers are expected to double the sector’s power demand by 2029 as tech companies rush to capitalize on AI.

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2 w. ago Sadistic Online Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says UK NCA

Sadistic online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.

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2 w. ago Online Harm Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency

Sadistic online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.

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2 w. ago Protect your genetic data: Urgent steps after 23andMe bankruptcy

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says 23andMe's bankruptcy raises data privacy fears: Opt out, download and delete data now.

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2 w. ago US tech lobby flags Korea’s map data ban as unfair trade barrier

US tech lobby flags Korea’s map data ban as unfair trade barrier  The Korea Herald

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3 w. ago Largest U.S. Sperm Bank Suffers Data Breach Exposing Personal Information

California Cryobank, the largest sperm bank in the United States, has revealed that it suffered a data breach exposing the private details of its customers. The company has not yet disclosed if donor information was also compromised in the breach. The post Largest U.S. Sperm Bank Suffers Data Breach Exposing Personal Information appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Airbyte launches new connectors to help companies better leverage their data

Open-source data movement company Airbyte is launching additional connectors to help enterprises better utilize their data in the age of AI without compromising data sovereignty. The San Francisco-based startup announced on Thursday that it’s releasing a host of new capabilities designed to enable customers to securely move corporate data without tapping SaaS applications. The new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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