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China appeals to Japan to halt export restrictions as chip war escalates
Japan’s decision to ban the export of chip-making technology to China comes days after the latter banned the use of semiconductors manufactured by US-based chipmaker Micron.
5 smart Chrome browser alternatives for Android
To boost privacy or take advantage of other business-friendly features, consider using a browser from DuckDuckGo, Microsoft, Mozilla, or Opera instead of (or in addition to) Chrome.
OpenAI has 'no plans to leave' Europe due to regulations, CEO says
Days after he said the EU’s over-regulation of AI could force the ChatGPT developer to cease operations on the continent, CEO Sam Altman has seemingly rolled back on his comments.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT app for iPad, iPhone hits 500K downloads
The app's popularity comes with a warning: businesses need to lock down data before it leaks.
Microsoft seeks US agency for AI governance, lays out strategy
In a blog post, Microsoft laid out a five-step blueprint for public governance of AI that includes implementing government-led AI safety frameworks at the inception level and identifying content generated by AI.
The shadow IT fight — 2023 style
Gaining visibility into anything IT-related is always difficult, but the age-old nemesis, shadow IT, remains a major problem — especially as the enterprise environment has changed.
What we (think) we know about the Apple Reality headset
It's the first significant new product from the company in some time, so interest in these new systems is likely to be high.
Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Insider Build 23466 for the Dev Channel, released on May 24, 2023.
Windows 11: A guide to the updates
Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5026446 Preview, released on May 24, 2023.
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5026435 Preview, released on May 23, 2023.
Microsoft advances mixed-reality plans with Teams avatars, Mesh update
Though generative AI was the main focus at Build this year, Microsoft is still working on a 'metaverse’ for the workplace.
After China's Micron ban, US lawmakers urge sanctions on chips from CXMT
After the Chinese government said it was banning the use of some Micron chips due to security risks, US lawmakers lobby for a ban on one of its biggest Chinese competitors.
Ethics — what ethics? For Microsoft, it’s full speed ahead on AI
Microsoft's quickly embraced all things AI, even as many in the tech industry raise concerns about the inherent dangers of the technology. The company doesn't care.
G7 leaders warn of AI dangers, say the time to act is now
Over the weekend, G7 members met to discuss a variety of issues, including one topic not normally on the agenda: the dangers of generative AI. They called for action to rein in the fast-evolving technology.
Meta fined $1.3B for violating EU GDPR data transfer rules on privacy
The Irish Data Protection Commission has levied a record-breaking fine against Facebook's parent company, Meta, for transferring data to the US without data privacy safeguards.
China bans chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects
The US Commerce Department opposed the decision, saying the restrictions have no basis in fact.
The fax is still king in healthcare — and it’s not going away anytime soon
Fax machines and servers may be old tech, but they're trusted. And, until someone comes up with a more secure and prolific method for transmitting patient information and prescription requests, the aging systems aren't going anywhere. ...
Apple bans employees from using ChatGPT. Should you?
Apple has joined a growing list of businesses banning use of ChatGPT and other similar cloud-based generative AI services to protect data confidentiality.