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Biden Administration Proposes "Know Your Customer" Regulation for U.S. Cloud Companies

A "know your customer" rule that would force American cloud computing companies to find out if foreign organisations are using American data centres t

A "know your customer" rule that would force American cloud computing companies to find out if foreign organisations are using American data centres to build Artificial Intelligence AI models is being proposed by the Biden administration. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stressed the necessity of preventing nonstate actors, China, or other undesirable organisations from gaining access to American cloud infrastructure. Under the proposed legislation, cloud firms must ensure that overseas customers are identified through a "knowyourcustomer programme," establish minimum requirements for identifying foreign users, and need yearly compliance certification. The action is a component of the administrations attempts to address national security issues and limit Chinas access to cuttingedge American technologies for AI development. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Social Media Platform X Temporarily Blocks Taylor Swift Searches Amid Misinformation

Users are no longer able to search for Taylor Swift on the social media site X previously known as Twitter due to the spread of phoney, sexually graph

Users are no longer able to search for Taylor Swift on the social media site X previously known as Twitter due to the spread of phoney, sexually graphic pictures of the pop star. Swifts name searches returned error messages, and the platform said the step was taken with extreme caution to prioritise safety and was only temporary. The action was taken in response to White House Press Secretary Karine JeanPierres description of the phoney photos as "alarming" and her emphasis on the duty of social media firms to stop the propagation of false information. Swift anticipated attending an NFL playoff game when the search limits were established. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

China Approves Over 40 AI Models for Public Use in Recent Batch

China allegedly authorised around 40 Artificial Intelligencee AI models for public use in the first half of the year after the licencing procedure was

China allegedly authorised around 40 Artificial Intelligencee AI models for public use in the first half of the year after the licencing procedure was started this is the fourth set of approvals. Last week, 14 Large Language Models LLM were approved by Chinese regulators awardees included Xiaomi, 4Paradigm, and 01. AI. This action reflects Chinas attempts to advance AI technology under supervision and control. In August, Beijing began forcing tech firms to get permission before using their LLMs for public use. Baidu, Alibaba, and ByteDance were among the first to get the goahead. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Intels Shares Plummet 12% on Disappointing Q1 Revenue Outlook

Following a dismal revenue projection for the first quarter, Intels shares fell by around 12%, potentially resulting in a $25 billion loss in market v

Following a dismal revenue projection for the first quarter, Intels shares fell by around 12%, potentially resulting in a $25 billion loss in market value. The chipmaker needs help keeping up in the AI race and the traditional computer sectors. There are worries that Intel is lagging in the data centre artificial intelligence race due to a slowdown in sales of its core processor chips for PCs and laptops. Although Nvidias AI chips are utilised with Intel CPUs, the business needs to be competitive in the market for AIspecific processors. The gloomy forecast hit the shares of other chipmakers, such as Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm, and Micron Technology. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Critical Security Vulnerability Fixed in Cisco Unified Communications Solutions

A significant security vulnerability CVE202420253 in Ciscos Unified Communications and Contact Centre Solutions products has been fixed with patches.

A significant security vulnerability CVE202420253 in Ciscos Unified Communications and Contact Centre Solutions products has been fixed with patches. An unauthorised remote attacker may be able to run arbitrary code on a compromised device thanks to this vulnerability. The problem stems from the incorrect handling of data supplied by the user, which makes it possible for a threat actor to transmit a carefully constructed message to a listening port. If the attack is successful, the underlying operating system may be able to execute arbitrary instructions with the rights of the web services user. Cisco suggests that customers block access by implementing access control lists ACLs or applying the updates as soon as possible. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Meta Boosts Safeguards for Teenage Users on Instagram and Messenger

Facebooks parent firm, Meta Platforms, is strengthening security measures to shield adolescent users from unsolicited direct messages. Meta is alterin

Facebooks parent firm, Meta Platforms, is strengthening security measures to shield adolescent users from unsolicited direct messages. Meta is altering default settings in response to heightened regulatory scrutiny and worries about the safety of teenagers using its services. Instagram users that teens do not follow or are not linked to by default will no longer send them direct messages. Modifying specific app settings will require parental consent. Likewise, on Messenger, messages from Facebook friends or phone contacts are the sole sources of communication for users under 16 and those under 18 in particular regions. Teens who follow them can only be messaged by people over 19. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

AWS Announces $10 Billion Investment in Mississippi Data Centers

Amazon Web Services AWS will spend ten billion dollars to construct two data centre complexes in Mississippi. The decision was made in response to the

Amazon Web Services AWS will spend ten billion dollars to construct two data centre complexes in Mississippi. The decision was made in response to the growing demand for cloud services, especially for artificial intelligence AI technology. At least 1,000 new employees will be created by AWS when it establishes several data centre units in Madison County industrial parks. This news comes after AWS invested $15 billion in Japan recently. The growth aligns with a more significant trend of big cloud providers, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, investing more in cloud infrastructure to fulfil the growing demand for cloud services and AI research. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

NSA Purchases Americans Internet Browsing Data Without Warrant

In a letter to Senator Ron Wyden, Director of the National Security Agency NSA Paul Nakasone disclosed that the agency buys internet traffic data from

In a letter to Senator Ron Wyden, Director of the National Security Agency NSA Paul Nakasone disclosed that the agency buys internet traffic data from commercial brokers in the United States without obtaining a warrant. The information, which may include data related to electronic devices used within and outside the United States, is vital for national security and cybersecurity operations, according to the letter, which was made public on December 11. Citing possible privacy concerns and the requirement for compliance with FTC guidelines, Wyden called on intelligence officials to stop utilising Americans data without their knowledge or approval. Minimising the gathering of personal data about Americans was a priority for the NSA. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          



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