Tag: GIS

Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/02/tiktok_gdpr_fine/ Source: The Register Title: TikTok fined €530M after EU user data ends up on servers in China Feedly Summary: Ireland privacy watchdog says transfers violated GDPR, orders compliance within six months Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has confirmed a fine of €530 million ($600 million) against social media biz TikTok for transferring…

Slashdot: Microsoft Makes New Accounts Passwordless by Default

May 2, 2025

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Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/05/01/2354218/microsoft-makes-new-accounts-passwordless-by-default Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Makes New Accounts Passwordless by Default Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft is moving towards a passwordless authentication system for new accounts, utilizing more secure methods such as biometrics, PINs, and security keys. This initiative highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing security and streamlining…

The Register: AI models will lie when honesty conflicts with their goals

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/01/ai_models_lie_research/ Source: The Register Title: AI models will lie when honesty conflicts with their goals Feedly Summary: Researchers got truthful responses less than half the time Researchers have found that when AI models face a conflict between telling the truth or accomplishing a specific goal, they lie more than 50 percent of the…

Microsoft Security Blog: Pushing passkeys forward: Microsoft’s latest updates for simpler, safer sign-ins

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Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/05/01/pushing-passkeys-forward-microsofts-latest-updates-for-simpler-safer-sign-ins/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Pushing passkeys forward: Microsoft’s latest updates for simpler, safer sign-ins Feedly Summary: Celebrate World Passkey Day with Microsoft! Join us in embracing passkeys for secure, passwordless sign-ins. Learn more about our commitment to a safer digital future. The post Pushing passkeys forward: Microsoft’s latest updates for simpler,…

The Register: AI infrastructure investment may be $8T shot in the dark

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/01/ai_dc_investment_gamble/ Source: The Register Title: AI infrastructure investment may be $8T shot in the dark Feedly Summary: McKinsey warns datacenter binge could overshoot actual demand as execs scramble to keep up with hype A report from consultancy McKinsey & Company highlights the widespread unease over AI, pointing to the bewildering sums being invested…

The Register: Google details plans for 1 MW IT racks exploiting electric vehicle supply chain

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/01/google_details_plans_for_1/ Source: The Register Title: Google details plans for 1 MW IT racks exploiting electric vehicle supply chain Feedly Summary: Switching voltage allows search giant to switch up power delivery system Google is planning for datacenter racks supporting 1 MW of IT hardware loads, plus the cooling infrastructure to cope, as AI processing…

The Register: AI software development: Productivity revolution or fraught with risk?

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/01/ai_software_development_productivity_revolution/ Source: The Register Title: AI software development: Productivity revolution or fraught with risk? Feedly Summary: We look at the state of AI software development – it’s not going away, but risks abound Analysis AI in software development has evolved rapidly since GitHub Copilot caught the world’s attention with its June 2021 preview…

The Register: Anthropic calls for tougher GPU export controls as Nvidia’s CEO implores Trump to spread the AI love

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/01/anthropic_limit_gpus/ Source: The Register Title: Anthropic calls for tougher GPU export controls as Nvidia’s CEO implores Trump to spread the AI love Feedly Summary: This couldn’t possibly be about Chinese model builders taking some of the shine off US rivals, could it? +Comment Anthropic has urged the White House to further tighten so-called…

The Register: Ex-NSA cyber-boss: AI will soon be a great exploit coder

Apr 30, 2025

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