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Facebook accused of sharing data with Apple, Samsung, and Amazon

Jun04
by on June 4, 2018 at 4:48 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


The opprobrium over Facebook’s data privacy practices continues. This time, the New York Times reports Facebook has apparently shared an inappropriate amount of user information with device manufacturers, such as Apple, Samsung, and Amazon. The details: According to the NYT, Facebook’s deals with hardware manufacturers predate the existence of the Facebook app. The company created APIs which would allow companies such as Apple or Blackberry to create Facebook-like features. To allow these features to function, the company agreed to share user data with the companies. The NYT questions whether these agreements conflict with a 2011 Federal Trade Commission decree that required, among…

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Samsung launches blockchain-based finance platform

Jun04
by on June 4, 2018 at 4:24 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Finance, Hard Fork, Insights, world


Samsung SDS, a subsidiary of Samsung Group that provides information technology services, is launching a new digital finance platform that will be powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. The platform, named Nexfinance, will offer services such as digital identity management, finance concierge, and automatic insurance payment. While the latter two services will utilize AI, Samsung SDS claims that it will utilize blockchain technology to ensure secure transmission of personal information for the digital identity service. The finance platform will be openly-sourced, so clients will be able to apply third-party solutions. A Samsung SDS official stated at a press event…

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John McAfee announces bid for 2020 US presidential election

Jun04
by on June 4, 2018 at 3:37 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Hard Fork


Cryptocurrency firebrand John McAfee yesterday announced his intent to run in the 2020 US presidential race. File this under: Not a chance in hell. McAfee, a British-born US citizen with a checkered past, sought the Libertarian party candidacy for the 2016 presidential election, but lost to Gary Johnson. This time, however, he appears to be ready to sally forth even if he can’t get the Libertarian nomination: In spite of past refusals, I have decided to again run for POTUS in 2020. If asked again by the Libertarian party, I will run with them. If not, I will create my…

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John McAfee announces bid for 2020 US presidential election

Jun04
by on June 4, 2018 at 3:37 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Hard Fork


Cryptocurrency firebrand John McAfee yesterday announced his intent to run in the 2020 US presidential race. File this under: Not a chance in hell. McAfee, a British-born US citizen with a checkered past, sought the Libertarian party candidacy for the 2016 presidential election, but lost to Gary Johnson. This time, however, he appears to be ready to sally forth even if he can’t get the Libertarian nomination: In spite of past refusals, I have decided to again run for POTUS in 2020. If asked again by the Libertarian party, I will run with them. If not, I will create my…

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The biggest AI takeaways from TNW2018

Jun04
by on June 4, 2018 at 3:32 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider


Artificial intelligence is the next frontier, and whether you’re worried about your job or excited about the opportunities, there are questions that need to be answered. At the Machine:Learners track at TNW Conference last month, leading experts did just that, by sharing their thoughts on the future of AI. In case you missed it (or if you want to relive it), we’ve recapped the highlights. Kevin Kelly, Co-founder of WIRED Kevin spoke at the very first TNW Conference 12 years ago. He was the biggest draw to the event, which clearly made it a nerve-wracking moment for TNW co-founders Patrick and…

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