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La mitad de los líderes de la alta dirección abandonarán sus empresas en dos años

Una nueva encuesta de Gartner realizada a más de 200 directivos revela que el 56% de estos ve “extremadamente probable” renunciar a su trabajo actual en los próximos dos años, y el 27% planea hacerlo en los próximos seis meses.

Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have abandoned or scaled back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Nebraska government system shutdown disrupts the Legislature, DMV and other offices

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A systemwide outage of state goverment computers shut down everything from the work of the Legislature to driver’s licensing offices for several hours Thursday.

Legislators demand truth about OPM email server

Two members of the US House of Representatives want answers from the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) over allegations that a “server of unknown nature” was used last month to “access sensitive government data without regard for crucial security and privacy protections.

OpenAI looks across US for sites to build its Trump-backed Stargate AI data centers

OpenAI is scouring the U.S. for sites to build a network of huge data centers to power its artificial intelligence technology, expanding beyond a flagship Texas location and looking across 16 states to accelerate the Stargate project championed by President Donald Trump.

Beware of fake Reddit solutions delivering dangerous malware

Bad actors are now mimicking Reddit to spread malware that can steal personal information. CyberGuy shares what you need to know about fake Reddit pages.

Amazon to pay nearly $4M to settle lawsuit alleging it took tips from drivers

Amazon has agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle charges that the e-commerce company subsidized its labor costs by taking tips its delivery drivers received from customers.

Apple could soon be forced to give away all your encrypted data to the UK government

The UK issued the order under the controversial Investigatory Powers Act. Now, experts fear Meta and Google could be the next target, warning against mass surveillance.

How the slash-and-burn tactics Musk brought to Washington backfired at Twitter

When Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, he laid off thousands of employees, stopped paying rent and auctioned off coffee makers and office chairs in hopes of a big turnaround.

Fox News AI Newsletter: Bill would ban DeepSeek

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

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Databricks acquires BladeBridge to aid data warehouse migrations

Data lakehouse provider Databricks has acquired data platform modernization software provider BladeBridge for an undisclosed sum to help its new customers move from rival data warehouses, such as Teradata, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and Microsoft SQL Server, to its lakehouse built atop Databricks S

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are having their Super Bowl moment

It’s game time for Meta’s wearables: The tech giant has bought two ad spots for its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during Sunday’s Super Bowl broadcast, including one that has Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt wreaking havoc on Kris Jenner’s art collection.

Find the perfect free Zoom background at these 3 sites

Maybe I should begin this article by arguing that nothing spices up a mundane meeting like a creative, beautiful, or hilarious background for your Zoom calls. But the reality is that most of us just need to hide messy offices, guestroom beds, or dirty-dish-filled kitchens.

Lawmakers turn to IGs to investigate DOGE access to agency data

Democrats are turning to inspector general's offices, including those swept up in Trump's firing of several IG's last month, to investigate DOGE's data access. The post Lawmakers turn to IGs to investigate DOGE access to agency data first appeared on Federal News Network.

This new open source collaboration tool makes working with your colleagues even easier

Nextcloud Talk platform prioritizes data protection, offering secure communication, AI features, and real-time document collaboration.

How to easily transfer files and photos off a computer to your hard drive

It's not just about freeing up space on your computer, Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says. It's about protecting your digital memories and important documents.

Google's rising holiday's season ad sales aren't enough to ease worries about AI letdown

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google's digital ad sales continued to grow at a healthy clip during the holiday season, but that wasn't enough to offset investors' worries about whether its big bet on artificial intelligence will be lucrative as once envisioned.

Judge says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes possible trial

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Elon Musk's lawyers faced off with OpenAI in court Tuesday as a federal judge weighed the billionaire's request for a court order that would block the ChatGPT maker from converting itself to a for-profit company. U.S.

Why I want glasses that are always listening

The trouble with virtual assistants is that they’re just so darn needy.  Specifically, they need to be told exactly what to do. They sit around doing nothing until explicitly directed. They don’t take any initiative. They’re, for lack of a better word, lazy.

High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks

Major world political leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected while tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry.

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AI chatbot war breaks out with DeepSeek debut, and the winner is…you

Less than a week after Chinese start-up DeepSeek rocked the tech industry, leading generative AI (genAI) model providers are scrambling to shore up their market foothold and find ways to emulate the newcomer’s tech efficiencies.

Visual Studio Code unveils Copilot code editing suggestions

A just-released update of Visual Studio Code, version 1.97, introduces a preview of Copilot Next Edit Suggestions, an AI-powered feature that predicts the next edit the user wants to make.

La mitad de los líderes de la alta dirección abandonarán sus empresas en dos años

Una nueva encuesta de Gartner realizada a más de 200 directivos revela que el 56% de estos ve “extremadamente probable” renunciar a su trabajo actual en los próximos dos años, y el 27% planea hacerlo en los próximos seis meses.

Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have abandoned or scaled back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Nebraska government system shutdown disrupts the Legislature, DMV and other offices

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A systemwide outage of state goverment computers shut down everything from the work of the Legislature to driver’s licensing offices for several hours Thursday.

Legislators demand truth about OPM email server

Two members of the US House of Representatives want answers from the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) over allegations that a “server of unknown nature” was used last month to “access sensitive government data without regard for crucial security and privacy protections.

OpenAI looks across US for sites to build its Trump-backed Stargate AI data centers

OpenAI is scouring the U.S. for sites to build a network of huge data centers to power its artificial intelligence technology, expanding beyond a flagship Texas location and looking across 16 states to accelerate the Stargate project championed by President Donald Trump.

Beware of fake Reddit solutions delivering dangerous malware

Bad actors are now mimicking Reddit to spread malware that can steal personal information. CyberGuy shares what you need to know about fake Reddit pages.

Amazon to pay nearly $4M to settle lawsuit alleging it took tips from drivers

Amazon has agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle charges that the e-commerce company subsidized its labor costs by taking tips its delivery drivers received from customers.

Apple could soon be forced to give away all your encrypted data to the UK government

The UK issued the order under the controversial Investigatory Powers Act. Now, experts fear Meta and Google could be the next target, warning against mass surveillance.