Category Archives: Technology

07Feb/23

Cisco to Train 10 Million People with Digital Skills over 10 years, across EMEA

February 7, 2023InnovationCisco Systems, Companies, Computer networking, Deep packet inspection, Telecommunications, Videotelephonyadmin

The number of people to be trained is part of Cisco’s 10-year ambition to empower 25 million people with digital skills worldwide through Cisco’s Networking Academy. This flagship program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and, so far, has reached 17.5 million students across 190 countries. Since starting operations in EMEA, it has spread to 120 countries in the region and trained over 6.3 million students, through 5,800 partnerships, with educational institutions and organizations offering Networking Academy courses. Continue reading

31Jan/23

LootMogul, global sports metaverse company, expands in Europe through a strategic partnership with Six Sport, a leading global sports rights and marketing agency

January 31, 2023InternetBitcoin, Blockchain, Computing, Decentralization, Digital technology, Electronic Arts, Esports, Information, Metaverse, Sports marketing, Sports Metaverse companyadmin

Sports Metaverse company LootMogul is partnering with a leading sports marketing and commercial rights agency Six Sport, to support its strategic growth plans and expedite the adoption of blockchain gaming for sports organizations and athletes, delivering truly immersive sports fan experiences. Continue reading

31Jan/23

56% of Internet Users Fall for Phishing Scams, CUJO AI Reports

January 31, 2023SecurityArticles, Bill Conner, Computer security, CUJO AI, Cyber-security regulation, Cyberwarfare, Security engineeringadmin

CUJO AI, the global leader of cybersecurity and network intelligence solutions for Internet Service Providers (ISPs), today released its annual report, “Cybersecurity Report 2022: Consumer Devices Under Threat.” Continue reading

29Jan/23

Deepfakes: faces created by AI now look more real than genuine photos

January 29, 2023InnovationAcademic disciplines, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Cognitive science, Computer Generated Video, Creative Commons, Deepfake, Generative adversarial network, Human behavior, Manos Tsakiris, Social media, Trust, United States, Unsupervised learningadmin

Manos Tsakiris, Royal Holloway University of London

Even if you think you are good at analysing faces, research shows many people cannot reliably distinguish between photos of real faces and images that have been computer-generated. This is particularly problematic now that computer systems can create realistic-looking photos of people who don’t exist.

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27Jan/23

ChatGPT: why education should embrace the AI chatbot, not shun it

January 27, 2023InnovationArticles, Brian Lucey, Chatbot, ChatGPT, Creative Commons, Knowledge, Michael Dowling, Research, Science, Scientific method, SHUTTERSTOCK, United Statesadmin

Brian Lucey, Trinity College Dublin and Michael Dowling, Dublin City University

Just under two months ago, the US artificial intelligence company OpenAI introduced a program called ChatGPT. Essentially an advanced chatbot, it has been the subject of much debate.

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27Jan/23

106 institutions to deliver soft skills training in VR through Bodyswaps and Meta Immersive Learning grant

January 27, 2023InternetImmersive theater, Interactive mediaadmin

Bodyswaps, together with Meta Immersive Learning, has announced the final list of higher and further education institutions to participate in their Immersive Learning Pilot Programme. Continue reading

27Jan/23

The spy clause and the end of anonymity

January 27, 2023SecurityAnonymity, Canada, China, Computer networking, Computing, Cryptography, David Kaye, Digital technology, Hamilton, Human rights, Instant messaging, Internet privacy, Iran, Manchester, Mathew Ryder, Phil Bradley-, Rebecca Mackinnon, Russia, Samuel Woodhams Digital, Social networking services, Terms of service, Thomson Reuters Foundation, United Kingdom, Virtual private network, WhatsAppadmin

By Samuel Woodhams | Digital rights researcher and journalist

The long, turbulent history of UK’s Online Safety Bill can be traced back to 2017, with the publication of the Internet Safety Strategy green paper. Since then, the proposed legislation has gone through endless revisions, been delayed and, at times, looked like it might be dropped entirely. Continue reading →

24Jan/23

Introducing TAE Power Solutions, a power management spin-off company from fusion energy leader TAE Technologies

January 24, 2023InnovationArticles, Electric power distribution, Energy, Energy conversion, Energy storage, Energy technology, Renewable energy, Tae, Variable renewable energyadmin

TAE Technologies, the world’s largest private fusion energy company, today announces the formation of a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions.
Spun out from TAE Technologies, TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a first-of-its-kind technology to fundamentally improve the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage. The proprietary technology platform is derived from fusion research, and is a foundational step toward mass onboarding of electric vehicles and deployment of intermittent renewable energy as dispatchable power. Continue reading

19Jan/23

Digital welfare dystopia

January 19, 2023SecurityAtos, Australia, Brisbane, China, Crime prevention, Data mining, Internet privacy, Law enforcement, Lina Dencik, Machine learning, Manchester, Mass surveillance, Melanie Klieve, Melbourne, National security, Netherlands, Philip Alston, Prevention, Profiling, Qian Ji Data Co, Samuel Woodhams Digital, Security, Skills, Surveillance, Thomson Reuters Foundation, United Kingdomadmin

By Samuel Woodhams | Digital rights researcher and journalist

Algorithms to determine welfare payments and detect fraud are becoming standard practice around the world. From Manchester to Melbourne, peoples’ lives are being shaped by secretive tools that determine who is eligible for what, and how much debt is owed.

Although the technology has been around for some time, the outbreak of COVID-19 renewed enthusiasm for the digital welfare state and, for thousands of cash-strapped public bodies, the promise of increased efficiency and lower costs has proven irresistible.
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19Jan/23

SecurityGen identifies the cybersecurity priorities for mobile operators in 2023

January 19, 2023SecurityComputer security, Crime prevention, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, E-commerce, Information governance, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Prevention, Security, Security engineering, Sigma Telecomadmin

SecurityGen, the award-winning global provider of security solutions and services for the telecoms industry, today announced its cybersecurity priorities for telecom operators in 2023. Continue reading

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