5 h. ago Lancelot federated learning system combines encryption and robust aggregation to resist poisoning attacks

Federated learning is a machine learning technique that allows several individuals, dubbed "clients," to collaboratively train a model, without sharing raw training data with each other. This "shared training" approach could be particularly advantageous for training machine learning models designed to complete tasks in financial and health care settings, without accessing people's personal data.

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11 h. ago Commentary: Dodgers' Game 1 NLCS win shows financial might can make things right

Commentary: Dodgers' Game 1 NLCS win shows financial might can make things right  Los Angeles Times

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14 h. ago San Francisco private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students

San Francisco private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students  CBS News

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14 h. ago San Francisco private school has AI teach students instead of teachers

San Francisco private school has AI teach students instead of teachers  CBS News

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19 h. ago Grindr’s owners may take it private after a financial squeeze

Grindr's majority owners are scrambling to take the LGBTQ+ dating app private after a stock decline triggered a personal financial crisis, according to a report from Semafor.

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21 h. ago Hundreds of ICE detainees will soon be held in the small town of Folkston, Ga.

The ICE detention center in Folkston, Ga., is expanding to become the nation's largest immigrant detention facility. Operated by a private prison corporation, it will hold more than 4,000 detainees.

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21 h. ago Alex Murdaugh’s money man pays the price after admitting role in million

Russell Laffitte gets 13-year sentence and must pay $3.5 million restitution for financial crimes that helped Alex Murdaugh conceal fraudulent schemes for years.

Economics

23 h. ago Wikipedia Owner Rejects Board Candidates Sparking Community Outcry Blaming Israel, Republicans

The Wikimedia Foundation, which owns Wikipedia, last week rejected two Board of Trustees candidates during its community elections allowing regular contributors to directly choose board representatives. Its purported rationale included one candidate’s involvement with a major community newsletter and another’s social media comments attacking Israel. The rejections provoked community outrage, including from former board members and staff. Petitions and statements opposing the decision, some blaming Israeli and United States government pressure, generally pledged to boycott the election. The post Wikipedia Owner Rejects Board Candidates Sparking Community Outcry Blaming Israel, Republicans appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

27 h. ago When does it pay for housing associations to replace water and sewage pipes?

Waiting until water damage occurs is expensive. But it also doesn't make financial sense to replace pipes too early. We looked into the best time to do it.

Politics

28 h. ago Before publicly turning on San Francisco, Marc Benioff had privately left it behind

Before publicly turning on San Francisco, Marc Benioff had privately left it behind  The San Francisco Standard

Politics

32 h. ago The Rules of Investing Are Being Loosened. Could It Lead to the Next 1929?

A group of financiers is trying to convince the public to invest heavily in private equity and crypto — a risky gambit with some real 1920s vibes.

Politics

32 h. ago China’s trade resilience shows that US tariffs aren’t everything

China’s trade resilience shows that US tariffs aren’t everything  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think

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35 h. ago Strava eyes IPO as Gen Z trades dating apps for running clubs

Strava, the 16-year-old fitness tracking app, is gearing up to go public, the Financial Times reports. CEO Michael Martin told the FT that the San Francisco company plans to list “at some point,” eyeing capital for more acquisitions. The company, backed by Sequoia Capital, TCV, and Jackson Square Ventures, was last valued at $2.2 billion […]

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44 h. ago WATCH: ‘Brave pup’ airlifted to safety after getting injured on hike

Authorities in Arizona shared video of a "brave pup" being airlifted to safety after the dog was injured while out on a hike with its owner near Phoenix.

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45 h. ago Hurry up and wait? WNBA owners, players must craft new CBA before free agency, expansion

Hurry up and wait? WNBA owners, players must craft new CBA before free agency, expansion  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

50 h. ago Community shows support for Roslindale business owner after Pride flag torn down

The owner of Roslindale Gourmet Foods Market, Russ & Mimi’s, discovered her business’ Pride flag had been ripped down overnight. The post Community shows support for Roslindale business owner after Pride flag torn down appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

52 h. ago "It feels terrible." Federal worker's family tightens their belts as shutdown drags on

With no end in sight to the funding standoff, financial anxiety is growing. One single mom in Colorado raided her retirement savings to get through the shutdown.

Politics

60 h. ago New Visa Fee Increases Make Visiting The United States More Expensive Than Ever With A Two Hundred Fifty Dollar Integrity Fee That Adds Financial Strain For Travelers Worldwide

New Visa Fee Increases Make Visiting The United States More Expensive Than Ever With A Two Hundred Fifty Dollar Integrity Fee That Adds Financial Strain For Travelers Worldwide  Travel And Tour World

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67 h. ago Ruby Creek Resort owner recognized for exceptional hospitality in northeast Washington

Ruby Creek Resort owner recognized for exceptional hospitality in northeast Washington  KXLY.com

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2 d. ago Corrupt Bank Defended by Mexican President to Close After U.S. Treasury's Cartel Sanctions

A cartel-connected bank, once defended by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, lost its license to operate in Mexico and is in the process of selling off its assets. The move comes just months after the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned the bank and two other financial institutions for having laundered money for drug cartels and for helping move money to China to pay for fentanyl precursors. The post Corrupt Bank Defended by Mexican President to Close After U.S. Treasury’s Cartel Sanctions appeared first on Breitbart.

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