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US banning TikTok? Your key questions answered

No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned.

Meta's Q1 profits double, but revenue guidance disappoints investors in after-hours trading

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a significant increase in first-quarter profits driven by higher advertising revenue. However, shares tumbled in after-hours trading due to underwhelming revenue guidance.

President Biden targets GOP and unveils $7 billion in federal solar power grants on Earth Day

President Joe Biden announced $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects benefiting over 900,000 households in low- and middle-income communities on Earth Day. He also took aim at Republicans opposing his climate change initiatives.

DIY cloud cost management: The strategic case for building your own tools

Cloud cost management remains a critical CIO priority. With questions around ROI, increasing outlay, and corporate scrutiny on IT cost savings on the rise, CIOs must know not only what contributes to their organization’s overall cloud spend but also how to optimize it.

Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals

LONDON (AP) — British competition regulators said Wednesday they'll scrutinize recent artificial intelligence deals by Microsoft and Amazon over concerns that the moves could thwart competition in the AI industry.

Biden campaign to stay on TikTok after president signs bill that could ban app

The Biden campaign plans to continue using TikTok to reach voters and spread its message even after the president signed legislation that could lead to a ban on the popular app several months down the road.

IBM strengthens hybrid cloud with $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition

IBM enhances its standing in the cloud services market by acquiring HashiCorp, a company specializing in multicloud infrastructure automation, for $6.4 billion.

Insider Q&A: Trust and safety exec talks about AI and content moderation

Alex Popken was a longtime trust and safety executive at Twitter focusing on content moderation before leaving in 2023. She was the first employee there dedicated to moderating Twitter's advertising business when she started in 2013.

Poland's Prosecutor General Reveals Previous Government's Use of Spyware on Hundreds of Individuals

During a parliamentary session, Poland’s prosecutor general disclosed that the Pegasus spyware was deployed against hundreds of people under the former government in Poland.

Connecticut Senate Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Regulate AI, but Future is Uncertain

The Connecticut Senate advanced a groundbreaking bill aimed at regulating bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and safeguarding individuals from potential harm, such as deepfake videos. The fate of the legislation remains uncertain.

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Using the apropos command on Linux

The word apropos means “fitting and to the point”. As a command on a Linux system, its role is to identify commands that relate to the particular terms that you are asking about – such as files, lists, disks, dates users, accounts, file systems, and a huge pile of other things.

Japan's anti-monopoly body orders Google to fix ad search limits affecting Yahoo

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s antitrust watchdog said Monday that U.S. search giant Google must fix its advertising search restrictions affecting Yahoo in Japan.

5 easy ways to run an LLM locally

Chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude.ai, and Meta.ai can be quite helpful, but you might not always want your questions or sensitive data handled by an external application. That's especially true on platforms where your interactions may be reviewed by humans and otherwise used to help train future models.

Bitcoin Halving: What You Need to Know

The latest halving event in the world of Bitcoin has arrived, reducing new production of the cryptocurrency by 50%. Miners are experiencing a pay cut as they continue to mine bitcoins through complex mathematical calculations.

Biden to Highlight $6 Billion Semiconductor Deal with Micron During Syracuse Visit

The Biden administration announces a preliminary agreement with Micron, an Idaho-based semiconductor manufacturer, as part of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act. President Biden will visit Syracuse, N.Y. to discuss the investment.

Tired of getting those mysterious password reset emails? Here’s what to do about it

Emails instructing you to reset your password for an account may be legitimate, or they may be scams. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains.

Fox News AI Newsletter: AI predicts your politics with single photo

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

FTC Decision Signals Major Shifts in the IT Job Market

The Federal Trade Commission has made a decision to ban for-profit US employers from enforcing noncompete clauses in employment contracts, a move that is predicted to greatly impact the IT talent market.

Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden showed off his putting during a campaign stop at a public golf course in Michigan last month, the moment was captured on TikTok. Forced inside by a rainstorm, he competed with 13-year-old Hurley “HJ” Coleman IV to make putts on a practice mat.

TikTok halts reward feature on new app in France and Spain following European pressure

TikTok announced on Wednesday that it will be suspending a feature on its latest app that rewarded users in Europe for watching videos, in response to concerns from regulators regarding its addictive qualities.

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Australian judge extends ban on sharing video of bishop being stabbed in Sydney church beyond Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian judge ruled that social media platform X must block global access to the video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church, overriding any user restrictions in Australia. X Corp.

Rising Gas and Insurance Costs Driving Up Car Ownership Expenses

As gas and insurance costs continue to increase, the overall expenses of owning a car are becoming more expensive for consumers.

TikTok ban: How stocks for social media rivals Meta and Snap—and partner Oracle—fared on the news

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed the TikTok ban into law, finally giving owner ByteDance its Choose Your Own American Adventure: It must either sell the immensely popular video-sharing platform or see it get banned in the U.S.

This off-road teardrop trailer adds luxury camping to the most remote locations

The Kimberley Kube trail-ready camper has a compact but spacious design and combines luxury, functionality and ruggedness for a weekend getaway.

Earned Wage Access Apps: A Solution for Workers Needing Money Between Paychecks

Earned Wage Access apps are becoming popular for individuals seeking quick access to funds for necessities like bills and groceries before their next payday. However, experts caution about the high costs associated with these apps.

Cisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI

ROME (AP) — Tech giant Cisco Systems on Wednesday joined Microsoft and IBM in signing onto a Vatican-sponsored pledge to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically and to benefit the common good.

Nvidia to buy AI orchestration software provider Run:ai

Nvidia is acquiring Run:ai, an Israeli software firm best known for creating an efficient containerization layer between AI hardware and workloads.

Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia

A court in Russia on Monday convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in a swift trial in absentia, Russia's independent news site Mediazona reported.

TikTok to Stop Reward Feature in France and Spain Amid EU Regulatory Pressure

In response to scrutiny from European Commission regulators, TikTok will halt a feature that rewards users in France and Spain for watching videos. The platform aims to engage constructively with regulatory authorities.

CX Exchange 2024: VA’s John Boerstler on expanding outreach to veterans

VA’s chief veterans experience officer explains how the department reaches out to service members transitioning back to civilian life. The post CX Exchange 2024: VA’s John Boerstler on expanding outreach to veterans first appeared on Federal News Network.