Author: Lily Evans
An Amnesty International report has found that Israeli-linked companies are selling invasive spyware and surveillance technology to Indonesia.Report finds Israeli-linked companies selling invasive spyware and surveillance technology to Indonesia [Getty] At least four Israeli-linked companies have sold invasive spyware and cyber surveillance technology to Indonesia, a report by Amnesty International's Security Lab has revealed. The investigation, based on trade records, shipping data and internet scans, revealed links between public and government agencies in Indonesia, a country that has no formal diplomatic relations with Israel. Connections between Indonesia, the world's most populous Islamic nation, and Israeli companies such as NSO, Candiru,…
Employment in the technology industry is projected to grow by 15% over the next decade, which is even higher. … [+] That's faster than the average growth rate for all occupations, according to the BLS.getty If you're a relatively young person looking for entry-level job opportunities, entering the technology industry can be a lucrative move. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the technology industry is expected to grow by 15% over the next 10 years, far faster than the average growth rate for all occupations. There are a variety of entry-level technical positions, from technical sales…
Businessman shakes hands with artificial intelligence. Adventler | E+ | Getty ImagesWhile companies race to deploy artificial intelligence to improve operations, hiring, and competitiveness, they are also chasing top AI talent, such as filling the position of chief AI officer.That may not be the best approach, says Mike Doonan, managing partner at executive search firm SPMB. He specializes in recruiting high-level technology talent. At a recent CNBC Technology Executive Council virtual event, Doonan told John Fort, co-anchor of CNBC's “Closing Bell: Overtime,” that his company receives requests from companies to find chief AI officers. However, many of them are turned…
Sam's Club has begun rolling out artificial intelligence-powered technology in some stores to confirm purchases as members leave the store.The new authentication technology replaces physical check receipts and has been implemented in 120 Sam's Club stores across the United States. The Walmart-owned retailer said in a press release Tuesday that more than half of its customers have used the option in stores where the technology is available, and that it has helped members cancel their clubs 23% faster.The AI technology, first announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, will be rolled out to all of Sam's Club's roughly 600…
The Flats – No. 24 Georgia Tech women’s tennis returns to the postseason for its 24th consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament this weekend. The Yellow Jackets will open the tournament against No. 39 Illinois in the first round. The University of Texas will host the first and second rounds.No. 24 Georgia Tech (13-9, 9-4 ACC) vs. No. 39 Illinois (17-9, 8-3 Big Ten)Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 11am ET | Austin, Texas | Texas Tennis Centerscene: Georgia Tech will look to qualify for the second round of the NCAA Championship for the 23rd time in program history when it…
For some speculators, the excitement of investing in a company that has the potential to reverse its fortunes is a big draw, so even a company with no revenue or profits and an underperforming track record can still manage to find investors. I can. Unfortunately, these high-risk investments often have little chance of return, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. Because loss-making companies are always in a race against time to achieve financial sustainability, investors in these companies may be taking on more risk than necessary.Despite the era of blue-sky investing in tech stocks, many investors…
NEW DELHI: Amazon and Google have suspended U.S. green card applications for immigrants for 2024, in the wake of recent job cuts in the tech industry, including Microsoft. Conditions for foreign workers are becoming increasingly tough due to increased competition, the Daily Guardian reported. The suspension of the green card application process could further exacerbate the difficulties faced by foreign candidates seeking jobs in the United States, especially in the high-tech sector. Amazon and Google have both suspended PERM applications until next year.Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, PERM is a process aimed at securing permanent labor certification. Its…
What were the odds? NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Joanne Higginbotham flew side by side in December 2006 to operate the International Space Station's robotic arm. Both had master's degrees from Florida Institute of Technology.Now, Ms. Higginbotham is cheering on her friends and alumni, and Ms. Williams is preparing to make history by returning to the orbiting outpost aboard the maiden flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.”It's really amazing that Suni can fly in a new vehicle. Not many people get to do that. Not only will she be able to fly in a shuttle, she'll be riding in this brand…
Open banking is enabling consumers and the businesses they do business with to adapt amid uncertainty, says Alex Gonthier, founder and CEO of Trustly, in a new PYMNTS e-book, “The Implications of Uncertainty.” I am writing inside. The economy is still feeling the aftermath of the pandemic, which has completely disrupted the way we live and work. The outbreak of war in Europe and the Middle East is also causing inflation, unrest, and uncertainty about the future. I don't remember any other time in my life where so much change happened in such a short period of time. In the…
People shop at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, February 17, 2024.Cost Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesNews that electric car giant Tesla is making progress in rolling out advanced driver assistance features in China is not as groundbreaking as investors are making it out to be, according to a top tech investor.Mark Hawtin, an investment director at GAM Investment Management focused on investing in disruptive growth and tech stocks, told CNBC's “Squawk Box Europe” on Thursday that such expectations are misleading. He said it was an invitation. Especially since Tesla's fully self-driving service doesn't offer full self-driving.”We should…