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European data protection authorities expand restrictions on Meta’s use of targeted advertising to include the majority of Europe.

European authorities have expanded their restrictions on Meta’s use of “behavioral advertising” to include most of Europe, sparking a larger clash between the continent’s privacy-focused institutions and the American tech behemoth. Companies like Facebook and Instagram, owned by Meta, utilize behavioral advertising which involves monitoring individual actions like browsing, clicking, and app usage. This information

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Orders on DoorDash increased by 24% in the third quarter, resulting in a reduction of losses for the delivery platform.

During the third quarter, DoorDash exceeded predictions for sales and earnings, attributing this success to a higher proportion of partnering stores and improved delivery speed, which has attracted customers both domestically and internationally. On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based delivery company announced that its overall orders increased by 24% to 543 million during the July-September quarter,

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In the third quarter, Airbnb’s profits increased to $4.4 billion due to a tax advantage and higher revenue than anticipated.

Airbnb reported earnings of $4.37 billion in the third quarter, boosted by a significant tax benefit and strong revenue from summer travel. Unfortunately, the rental company’s prediction for fourth-quarter earnings did not meet the expectations of Wall Street. The company’s stocks experienced a decrease of over 2% during after-hours trading. Airbnb reported that without factoring

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Nations participating in a summit in the UK vow to address the potential ‘disastrous’ dangers of AI.

Representatives from 28 countries, including the United States and China, have come to a consensus to collaborate in addressing the potential dangers presented by the rapid development of artificial intelligence, which could have devastating consequences. The initial global AI Safety Summit, hosted at a former intelligence base used for codebreaking near London, emphasized the advanced

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technologies The United Kingdom’s artificial intelligence conference is being held at Bletchley Park, the former residence for code decryption and computer advancements during World War II.

The AI Safety Summit is being held in London, with attendees including politicians, computer experts, and technology leaders. The location chosen for the summit is Bletchley Park, known for its significance in codebreaking and the development of computing. In an effort to defeat Nazi Germany during World War II, a team of skilled individuals including

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The biggest Christian college in the United States is set to receive a significant penalty following a government investigation into accusations of deceit.

The federal government is imposing a $37.7 million fine on the biggest Christian university in the country for allegedly providing false information about the expenses of its graduate programs to students. The U.S. Education Department has issued its largest fine to date for Grand Canyon University, which has a student body of over 100,000 predominantly

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The highest court in the US is grappling with legal challenges involving social media that bear similarities to those involving former President Donald Trump.

The Supreme Court grappled with the question on Tuesday of whether it is constitutional for public officials to prohibit critics from posting on their social media pages. This topic was initially brought up in a case involving former President Donald Trump. The judges listened to arguments for two cases concerning individuals who were banned from

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State-of-the-art artificial intelligence sparks concerns regarding potential dangers to mankind. Is there adequate action being taken by technology and political figures?

The emergence of advanced artificial intelligence systems, such as ChatGPT, has impressed the world with their skills in speechwriting, vacation planning, and conversation. However, there are growing concerns about the potential dangers of this frontier AI and its impact on humanity. Numerous entities, including the British government, prominent researchers, and leading AI corporations, are sounding

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The United States authorities have filed a lawsuit against SolarWinds and its security head for purportedly neglecting cybersecurity measures prior to the Russian hack.

The United States government has filed a lawsuit against SolarWinds, a company based in Texas that was the target of a major cyberattack by Russia in 2020. The lawsuit accuses the company of fraud for not disclosing security weaknesses prior to the attack. The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint seeking unspecified civil

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Biden is eager to expedite the implementation of AI protections and has issued an executive order to address any potential concerns.

On Monday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on artificial intelligence, aiming to find a balance between the interests of advanced technology companies and the protection of national security and consumer rights. This order establishes initial guidelines that may be strengthened through laws and international agreements. Prior to finalizing the agreement, Biden stated that

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