Check your artificial intelligence 'bossware' tools for bias, says U.S. agency head
The head of the U.S. agency charged with enforcing civil rights in the workplace says artificial intelligence-driven “bossware” tools that closely track the whereabouts, keystrokes and productivity of workers can also run afoul of discrimination laws
2023-05-18 23:55
Supreme Court sidesteps challenge to internet companies’ broad protections from lawsuits
The Supreme Court has sidestepped a case against Google that might have allowed more lawsuits against social media companies
2023-05-18 23:17
Alibaba approves cloud computing unit spin-off, prepares for grocery and logistics arms to go public
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding on Thursday said that it plans to spin-off of its cloud computing unit and that its logistics and grocery units would begin exploring initial public offerings, as the e-commerce firm kickstarts a restructuring process of its businesses aimed at spurring growth
2023-05-18 22:27
Japan, Britain strike 'historic accord' on cooperation in defense, clean energy, semiconductors
Japan and Britain have struck what they are calling a historic accord on cooperation in defense, clean energy and semiconductors
2023-05-18 21:53
Alibaba Breakup Begins With Spinoff of $12 Billion Cloud Arm
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will explore initial public offerings for its logistics and grocery arms while hiving off
2023-05-18 21:49
UK telecom company BT plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs, replace some with AI
U.K. telecom company BT Group plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade and replace some of them with artificial intelligence
2023-05-18 21:26
Ford recalls SUVs, some for a second time, to fix rear camera display
Ford is recalling over 422,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the image from the rear camera may not be displayed
2023-05-18 19:51
Czech Republic media guide
An overview of the media in the Czech Republic, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-05-18 18:58
Japan's leader welcomes investment, exchanges to strengthen computer chip supply chain
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a meeting with computer chip makers has stressed that investment and international exchanges to strengthen the supply chain were welcome
2023-05-18 11:53
Montana says 1st-in-nation TikTok ban protects people. TikTok says it violates their rights
Montana has become the first state to enact a complete ban on TikTok
2023-05-18 09:45
Montana governor bans TikTok. But can the state enforce the law?
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state
2023-05-18 07:18
Montana becomes 1st state to enact ban on TikTok; law likely to be challenged
Montana has become the first state to enact a complete ban on TikTok
2023-05-18 06:59