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Ban predictive policing and facial recognition, says civil society

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The new Labour government should place an outright ban on artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “predictive policing” and biometric surveillance systems, on the basis they are disproportionately used to target racialised, working class and migrant communities, a civil society coalition has said.   In an open letter to home secretary Yvette Cooper, the #SafetyNotSurveillance coalition has called…

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Cyber crisis? How good PR can save your brand

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In today’s business environment, cyber security threats are a constant and evolving challenge. From ransomware and phishing attacks to data breaches and advanced persistent threats (APTs), the digital landscape is plagued by risks that can severely disrupt operations and damage reputations.  Companies are no longer just fighting off isolated hackers tinkering away in their parents’…

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Nvidia looks to be revamping RTX 3050 mobile GPU with current-gen tech – and that might mean better battery life for budget gaming laptops

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Nvidia might be revamping a past-gen laptop GPU with a current-gen chip, or at least this is what some clues that have just been aired suggest.The theory is that there’s a new ‘RTX 3050 A’ mobile graphics card, with the ‘A’ suffix indicating this is a fresh flavor of the GPU which uses an AD106…

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iPhone RCS encryption might be coming sooner than we thought

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Apple confirmed iOS 18 will support RCS messaging on iPhone and then brought RCS functionality to the first iOS 18 betas. You can text your Android contacts via RCS right now, assuming your carrier supports it.However, Apple said that the iPhone will support the GSMA’s RCS standard, not Google’s implementation. Therefore, RCS on iPhone will…

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11 iOS 18 features that’ll only be available on newer iPhone models

3 minutes of reading / AirPods, Apple, Apple Watch, ChatGPT, Intel, iPad, iPhone, Tech / By

iOS 18 is full of great features. Even though all the same iPhone models that supported iOS 17 will be able to update to this newer version, it doesn’t mean all iPhones will get all the functions. Some iOS 18 features are exclusive to newer iPhones. Here’s what you get depending on which iPhone you…

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Interview: Abhijit Dubey, global CEO, NTT Data

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In the 18 months since the launch of ChatGPT introduced the concept of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to the world, most business have played with the technology, many have trialled real-world applications, but so far few have gone all-in on using GenAI across their organisations. However, that is set to change as more of the…

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IT Sustainability Think Tank: Sustainable innovation at the level of the datacentre

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Datacentre industry stakeholders and regulators are expected to expand their energy efficient datacentre criteria to include assessments of IT equipment utilisation and work delivered per unit of energy consumed. While the industry has traditionally used Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) as the proxy metric for datacentre efficiency and sustainability, it does not address the efficiency of…

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Intel admits damage to unstable 14th-gen and 13th-gen CPUs is permanent – incoming patch is a preventative, not a cure

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Intel provided a statement earlier this week on the instability problems with 14th-gen and 13th-gen CPUs, but some further details have come to light since then – including a clarification that any damage done to high-end CPUs is permanent.In case you missed it, Intel’s previous announcement pinned down ‘elevated operating voltage’ as a key cause…

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Mastering data privacy in the age of AI

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way organisations operate, using vast amounts of personal data to make smart, informed decisions. However, this incredible potential comes with concerns about data privacy. To truly benefit from AI, organisations must navigate the fine line between leveraging its power and protecting sensitive information, all while staying compliant with stringent…

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How to fix the iOS 18 auto-brightness bug that’s driving iPhone users insane

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With every major iOS beta version, there are obviously going to be bugs. After all, Apple is reshaping the foundation of its operating systems to bring new features. However, iOS 18 beta testers have found an issue that has been driving many users crazy: Auto-brightness simply doesn’t work, and the screen gets stuck at the…

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