Texas Tech Executive Sues Ex Over Revenge Porn Incident
#Tech #RevengePornA tech executive lost his dream job after his ex-girlfriend allegedly sent a sexually explicit photo to his new boss, sabotaging the offer. The executive fears potential future job prospects may also be jeopardized in a similar way. read more
Trump Considers Musk and Ellison to Buy TikTok Amid Ban
#Tech #TrumpTikTokPresident Trump is open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok, following concerns about Chinese data security. The Supreme Court ruled against TikTok, prompting Trump to delay the ban by 75 days. Chinese officials stress acquisitions should follow market principles. read more
Tech Barons' Growing Relationship with Authoritarian Regimes Signals Concern
#Tech #TikTokTech leaders from Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Google, TikTok, and others attended Trump's inauguration, suggesting a new alliance between corporate power and American authoritarianism. TikTok's experiences indicate a growing fusion between tech giants and politics, potentially leading to increased corporate compliance with authoritarian regimes. read more
TechTikTok faces US ban as Biden's legislation looms large
#Tech #TikTokTechTikTok is pinned on Trump to reverse the US ban set for January 19 unless ByteDance sells it or the Supreme Court intervenes. Without progress, the ban will block new downloads, risking eventual security issues for the app’s 170 million US users. read more
"Feud between OpenAI CEO and Elon Musk escalates after 7 years"
#Tech #AIOpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, predicts that Elon Musk will engage in negative behavior but doubts he will misuse his political influence to harm competitors. Their feud stems from disagreements within OpenAI, yet both still agree on the importance of handling AI cautiously. read more
Tech and Finance Firms Ditch Passwords for Biometric Authentication
#Tech #DataSecurityTech and finance firms are phasing out traditional passwords due to widespread weak usage. Instead, they are moving towards biometric methods and passkeys for increased security, although the risk of breaches remains high as hackers find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. read more
Norway Raises Social Media Age Limit to 15 for Children
#Tech #SocialMediaNorway plans to raise the minimum age for social media use to 15 to protect children from the influence of algorithms and prevent tech companies from collecting personal data from minors. The move is aimed at safeguarding children from harmful content. read more
Tech industry mourns loss of former YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki
#Tech #YouTubeSusan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube, has passed away at the age of 56 after battling lung cancer for two years. She was a pioneer at Google before leading YouTube, ultimately stepping down in 2023 to focus on family and health. read more
Elon Musk's Daughter's Rejection Sparks Far-Right Transformation: Experts Warn
#ElonMusk #TechElon Musk's radicalization can be traced back to a tweet about the "woke mind virus," leading to his shift from a centrist to far-right views. This transition stemmed from his daughter's rejection, causing him to reject the Democratic Party and engage with extremist content on his X platform. read more