The restriction on individual users was made “due to local regulatory requirements”, which means “only enterprise customers are eligible to subscribe to Azure OpenAI Service”, according to an email Microsoft sent to its cloud users that… Article Source https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3283259/microsoft-closes-azure-subscription-individuals-access-openai-mainland-china
Editor’s note: The Free Press was the recipient of two ChangeX grants, one for newsroom operations and another to produce a “Local Government 101” guide for community civics education. Amazon Web Services (AWS)… Article Source https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/10/17/aws-incommunities-fund-supports-local-organizations-and-individuals-in-caroline-louisa-spotsylvania-and-stafford-counties/
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article discussing Intel’s board of directors and their lack of expertise in key areas. The article highlights the fact that out of the 51 directors, only a few have experience in crucial fields such as manufacturing, engineering, and design. This lack of diverse expertise could potentially hinder Intel’s … Read more
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed a lawsuit against a tech giant, alleging discrimination against whites and Asians. The lawsuit claims that the company has been engaging in discriminatory practices that favor minorities over white and Asian employees. This legal action comes amid growing concerns about bias and discrimination in the tech industry. The … Read more
Google has implemented artificial intelligence technology to predict floods and provide financial aid to individuals before a disaster occurs. The tech giant aims to offer assistance to those who may be affected by flooding by utilizing AI algorithms that can forecast potential flooding areas. By identifying at-risk regions, Google can preemptively send financial assistance to … Read more
Google has officially ceased its Google One VPN service as of June 20, 2024, citing low usage and a shift towards more popular features. This change leaves Google One subscribers seeking alternative ways to secure their Internet connections. Initially launched in 2020 and later extended to all Google One subscribers in 2023, the VPN was … Read more
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Comcast’s Xfinity customers are being notified of a data security incident that occurred from October 16 to October 19, 2023, resulting in the theft of customer information, including usernames, passwords, contact information, partial social security numbers, and more. The breach affected a total of 35,879,455 people, including over 50,000 in Maine. Xfinity attributes the breach … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Cisco have joined forces to provide digital skills and technical education to displaced individuals and host communities in northeastern Nigeria. The program will be launched in three schools in Borno State, targeting over 2.3 million displaced people in the area. By offering digital upskilling opportunities through the Cisco … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Cisco have partnered to provide digital skills and technical education to displaced people and host communities in northeastern Nigeria. The program will be launched in three pilot schools in Borno State, where over 2.3 million displaced people currently reside. The initiative aims to equip 150 internally displaced persons … Read more
The New Republic reports that Mike Johnson has appointed individuals that may not be the most intelligent to the Intel Committee. This decision may have serious ramifications for national security. Article Source https://newrepublic.com/post/182294/mike-johnson-intelligence-committee-perry-jackson