“If anything happens, it’s not suicide,” said Boeing whistleblower John Barnett before he was found dead in a truck Source: Boeing whistleblower warned he could be killed – then he died Copy Translate Continue reading Boeing whistleblower warned he could be killed – then he died

The statute, which can lead to reproductive coercion in a state that has banned abortion, has recently gained nationwide attention Source: Missouri law prevents divorce during pregnancy – even in cases of violence | Missouri | The Guardian Copy Translate Continue reading Missouri law prevents divorce during pregnancy – even in cases of violence | Missouri | The Guardian

The risks have less to do with who owns the app than who writes the code and algorithms that make TikTok tick. This isn’t a free speech or free market issue.. it goes way beyond that. Source: TikTok’s Security Threats Go Beyond the Scope of House Legislation – The New York Times Continue reading TikTok’s Security Threats Go Beyond the Scope of House Legislation

Cook said that the company will “break new ground” in generative AI in 2024. “We believe it will unlock transformative opportunities for our users,” said Cook. They have billions of users of their phones, they’ve had Siri forever – Apple should be leading the way in AI – and they have all … Continue reading Tim Cook Says Apple Will ‘Break New Ground’ in Generative AI – MacRumors

Democrats warned that the proposed legislation, which would allow civil lawsuits over the death of a fetus, would affect fertility treatments. Another example if unintended consequences of blanket decisions. Source: Florida Suspends Bill to Protect ‘Unborn Child’ After I.V.F. Ruling – The New York Times Continue reading Florida Suspends Bill to Protect ‘Unborn Child’ After I.V.F. Ruling – The New York Times

Sundar Pichai addresses backlash after Gemini software created images of historical figures in variety of ethnicities and genders The development and implementation of AI is something that needs to be thought through as thoroughly as possible as unintended consequences can occur. Source: Google chief admits ‘biased’ AI tool’s photo diversity offended users … Continue reading Google chief admits ‘biased’ AI tool’s photo diversity offended users

Apple’s new setting can protect your iPhone if it gets stolen along with your passcode. Source: Turn On Your iPhone’s Stolen Device Protection Now to Secure Your Money and Photos in iOS 17.3 Update – WSJ Copy Translate Continue reading Turn On Your iPhone’s Stolen Device Protection Now to Secure Your Money and Photos in iOS 17.3 Update

Apple is rolling out a new security setting for iPhones following Wall Street Journal reporting about a vulnerability that allowed thieves to break into victims’ devices and upend their lives. The new … Continue reading Apple’s iOS 17.3 Stolen Device Protection Update Aims to Stop iPhone Thieves

While speaking at the U.K.’s inaugural A.I. Safety Summit last week, serial founder, investor, and CEO Elon Musk predicted that AI would inevitably remove the need for all jobs. “It’s hard to … Continue reading Elon Musk says AI will remove need for jobs and create ‘universal high income.’ 

Apple has decided to address this issue finally.. soon there will be an option to secure your phone with an upcoming update on the iPhone. More can be learned here. The passcode … Continue reading If you have an iPhone, you MUST enable these settings before your entire life’s history gets stolen from you. 

New rules make it a bit harder for VoIP providers to access numbering system. Let’s see if this works. Source: FCC closing loophole that gave robocallers easy access to US phone numbers | Ars Technica Continue reading FCC closing loophole that gave robocallers easy access to US phone numbers | Ars Technica

What President Biden can learn from Franklin Roosevelt’s “New Deal.” Financial reform, ie: stand up to the private-equity interests that do not serve the interests of the people: Roosevelt also picked supremely competent people — the wily speculator Joseph P. Kennedy, the brainy James Landis, the fiery young William O. Douglas — … Continue reading What Biden Can Learn from Roosevelt’s ‘New Deal’