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Apple releases first 'rapid' security fixes for iOS, iPadOS, macOS
"Rapid Security Responses are a new type of software release for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. They deliver important security improvements between software updates -- for example, improvements to the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, or other critical system libraries. They may also be used to mitigate some security issues more quickly," according to Apple's support page.
Blue badges reappear briefly for legacy Twitter users if they update bio
A bug in Twitter resulted in legacy blue check holders briefly get their Blue badge back after their updated their bio. However, once they refreshed the page, the Blue tick disappeared. It was also unclear if the followers saw the Blue badge reappearing. Twitter still retains code that shows which users are legacy verified, as opposed to Blue verified, reports TechCrunch.
'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn about technology's dangers
Hinton's pioneering work on neural networks shaped artificial intelligence systems, powering many of today's products. He worked part-time at Google for a decade on the tech giant's AI development efforts, but he has since come to have concerns about the technology and his role in advancing it, CNN reported.
Amazon worker accidentally captures her layoff info in TikTok video
Jennifer Lucas, who worked as a recruiting manager at Amazon for eight years in the US, wrote at the beginning of the video: "I was trying to film a cute Wes Anderson style WFH and accidentally filmed myself getting laid off." The TikTok video starts with her getting out of bed in the morning, making herself a cup of coffee, and brushing her teeth before logging into work from home.
WhatsApp bans record over 47 lakh bad accounts in India in March
Between March 1 and March 31, "4,715,906 WhatsApp accounts were banned and 1,659,385 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users", WhatsApp said in its monthly compliance report. The most popular messaging platform, which has nearly 500 million users in the country, received another record 4,720 complaint reports in March in the country, and the records "actioned" were 585.
Ciena appoints Amit Malik as India head to help firms meet 5G, bandwidth demands
"India is an important market for Ciena driven by significant growth in bandwidth demand on our customers' networks as well as our large Research & Development (R&D) centre in the country," said Jamie Jefferies, Ciena's Vice President and General Manager of International Sales.
Government blocks 14 mobile apps being used by terror groups
The banned apps include Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second Line, Zangi and Threema, as per reports. The decision is learnt to have been taken as per the inputs of intelligence agencies, the reports said.
90% IT decision-makers admit to reusing passwords at work: Report
"Our survey shows businesses are looking beyond passwords and desire new technologies that reflect passwordless workflows, which shouldn't come as a surprise. While strong and unique passwords are highly effective at safeguarding data, weak or re-used passwords that are not managed by an end-to-end encrypted password manager present serious vulnerabilities," said Bitwarden CEO Michael Crandell.
Watch | IAMAI promoting anti-Indian, pro-Big Tech views: MayMy India CEO
In a detailed tweet, Verma said that it is sad to see an organisation originally founded by and for Indian companies has been taken over by Big Tech representatives and is now promoting a false narrative. The IAMAI now has members who are the top Indian heads of Big Tech firms like Google, Microsoft, Meta and others.
Demand for AI jobs up 11% in India amid talent scarcity
The Indian job market will witness a 22 per cent churn over the next five years with top emerging roles coming from AI, machine learning, and data segments, according to the report by foundit (previously Monster India & APAC). When it comes to AI-driven jobs, the IT sector is leading with 29 per cent, , followed by advertising, market research.
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