According to the BianLian extortion group, they broke into Air Canadas network and stole 210GB of data. Although Air Canada first claimed that the bre
According to the BianLian extortion group, they broke into Air Canadas network and stole 210GB of data. Although Air Canada first claimed that the breach only involved a small amount of employee personal information, the attackers claimed that the documents they obtained contained a large amount of data. The material exfiltrated from 2008 to 2023 includes technical and operational information, SQL backups, employee personal information, vendor data, private papers, and company database archives, according to screenshots given by the attackers as evidence on the dark web. In January 2023, the ransomware gang BianLian, which targeted vital infrastructure, turned to extortiononly attacks. Despite acknowledging the threats, Air Canada hasnt formally identified the group. The airline has kept the breachs size and date of discovery a secret. B2B Tech News | 1 years ago
Google has declared its intent to defend users of generative AI systems within the Google Cloud and Workspace platforms from claims of infringement on
Google has declared its intent to defend users of generative AI systems within the Google Cloud and Workspace platforms from claims of infringement on intellectual property. This comes after similar promises made by Microsoft, Adobe, and other tech behemoths that have significantly invested in generative AI. The new company policy applies to software like Vertex AI and Duet AI. It covers both the training of AI systems and the content they produce. It does not apply when users blatantly violate someone elses rights. System owners have been the primary targets of generative AI lawsuits, with AI defendants claiming that training data is permitted under U.S. copyright law as a fair use. B2B Tech News | 1 years ago
A U.S. judge heard arguments against Montanas distinctive TikTok ban, scheduled to go into force on January 1. Chinas ByteDance, the owner of TikTok,
A U.S. judge heard arguments against Montanas distinctive TikTok ban, scheduled to go into force on January 1. Chinas ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, sued the state, claiming the restriction was against the First Amendment. The judge questioned Montanas assertion that the prohibition was required to protect user data, calling it "paternalistic." He also questioned the bans underlying tenet, according to which consumers were unaware of the hazards to their data. The judge plans to make a swift decision. The Solicitor General of Montana justified the prohibition by asserting that states might take separate action. In the meantime, TikTok is being sued in Utah, Indiana, and Arkansas for similar child safety issues. B2B Tech News | 1 years ago
A blocklist of data sources not allowed for AI training has also been recommended as a security rule for generative artificial intelligence AI service
A blocklist of data sources not allowed for AI training has also been recommended as a security rule for generative artificial intelligence AI services in China. The National Information Security Standardisation Committee released the guidelines, which included representatives from the Chinese Cyberspace Administration and other organisations. They demand a security evaluation of the data used to train generative AI models accessible to the general public, blocking anything with more than 5% of illegal or harmful information. Data that promotes terrorism and violence undermines socialism, damages the nations reputation, or shatters the sense of unity within the country is prohibited. The rules seek to guarantee user consent, data quality, and the competitiveness of Chinas AI industry by 2030 with that of the United States. B2B Tech News | 1 years ago
The United Auto Workers UAW intensified their strike against the Detroit Three automakers, abruptly shutting down Fords most extensive global plant, i
The United Auto Workers UAW intensified their strike against the Detroit Three automakers, abruptly shutting down Fords most extensive global plant, impacting the manufacturing of lucrative pickup trucks. About 8,700 UAW workers at Fords Kentucky truck production went on strike, protesting lower wages, eliminating a twotier wage structure and expanding unions to all three companies battery plants. This walkout jeopardizes the automakers annual revenues, affecting Fords most lucrative operation. The UAWs tactic of "reputational damage" and industrial disruption raises concerns about a more considerable labour dispute that might also affect General Motors and Stellantis. Currently, only around 22% of UAW employees are on strike. Still, thousands more have been on leave due to connected work stoppages. B2B Tech News | 1 years ago
Tensions for a settlement connected to the 1MDB corruption crisis have increased due to Goldman Sachs filing a lawsuit against Malaysia in a UK court.
Tensions for a settlement connected to the 1MDB corruption crisis have increased due to Goldman Sachs filing a lawsuit against Malaysia in a UK court. The bank filed for arbitration, arguing Malaysia had broken the settlement agreements asset crediting duties. To end Malaysias criminal probe into Goldmans role in the affair, Goldman agreed to pay $3.9 billion in a 2020 agreement at the centre of the conflict. There is disagreement on the need for a $250 million interim payment and whether Malaysia will get the $500 million in assets by August 2022. $4.5 billion was taken as part of the 1MDB conspiracy, putting highranking officials—including Goldman staff—at fault. B2B Tech News | 1 years ago
A Reuters survey of 502 significant Japanese companies found that most believe Chinas economy would continue declining until at least 2025. 17% of res
A Reuters survey of 502 significant Japanese companies found that most believe Chinas economy would continue declining until at least 2025. 17% of respondents estimate that the economic slowdown will last until the end of 2024, while 52% believe it will last until 2025. 5% of respondents predict a recovery by the first quarter of 2024. Due to tight real estate market restrictions and escalating youth unemployment, China, Japans largest trading partner, saw a stagnation in cargo shipments and a decline in consumer expenditure. Meanwhile, 86% of polled Japanese businesses expect Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to announce an economic stimulus plan worth more than 10 trillion yen. B2B Tech News | 1 years ago
If enough nations ratify it, the OECD has revealed an international agreement that would replace various national tariffs on digital services. The tre
If enough nations ratify it, the OECD has revealed an international agreement that would replace various national tariffs on digital services. The treaty is the first phase of a twopart reform of multinational firms crossborder taxation, approved by about 140 countries in 2021. It targets a disjointed tax structure and enables big multinational corporations, particularly significant U.S. tech giants, to pay the least tax possible in highrevenue jurisdictions. The agreement specifies the transfer of taxing authority over around $200 billion in multinational earnings to the nations where the transactions occur. According to the OECD, this may result in a global tax collection of $17–32 billion. The deal requires U.S. participation because at least 30 nations, home to multinational corporations that comprise at least 60% of the affected companies, must ratify it. B2B Tech News | 1 years agoBy signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice and European users agree to the data transfer policy.
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1. Global online sales are predicted to reach 22% of all retail sales in 2023.
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2. Global tablet shipments are expected to hit 142 million by 2025, reports Statista.
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3. Artificial Intelligence is expected to contribute $15.7 trillion to the economy by the year 2030.
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4. Since the launch of the popular mobile game, Candy Crush, in 2012, players have spent a total of 73 billion hours (equivalent to 8.3 million years) playing this game.
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5. Approximately 8 billion gadgets connect on the internet every day.
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