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“You don’t push updates on a Friday,” a computer scientist told a BBC reporter after an information technology failure caused a global blackout that disrupted not only air travel but also hospital and emergency service systems, court proceedings, financial and banking services and restaurants. More than 1,500 flights a day have been cancelled for the past three days. An estimated 8.5 million electronic devices were affected by a flaw in a security update deployed Friday by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, rendering them unusable and causing costly delays, communications outages and technical problems around the world. The outage was caused by an…
Ramon.Space, a leading provider of space-enabled computing infrastructure, is pleased to announce the launch of a new subsidiary, Ramon.Space UK. This milestone marks the opening of the company’s first European office and continues its mission to advance space computing and communications on a global scale. Ramon.Space UK will act as a key engineering hub driving innovation and accelerating progress in space computing and communications within the UK and globally. The company is embarking on a major hiring plan to attract local talent, aiming to strengthen its engineering capabilities and drive cutting-edge innovation. “We see huge potential in the…
What’s going on?The United States has resumed receiving F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin after a pause caused by software delays.What does this mean?The delays stem from issues with the Technology Renewal 3 (TR-3) program, which was meant to improve the jets’ display and processing capabilities. The current TR-3 upgrades are not yet fully functional, but the U.S. decided to go ahead with deliveries to avoid delaying other critical features. The Air Force chief said progress on the hardware is on track, but software development is lagging. Meanwhile, the Defense Department will hold onto about $7 million per jet (worth…
Willem Westerhof may be the Cinderella of cybersecurity internships. Before starting his cyber internship at university in 2016, the Dutchman worked as a physiotherapist, made pies in a bakery and worked the night shift in a food service division at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport. Internships are generally considered the lowest level of hard work in any industry. The stereotype is that they relegate young newbies eager to gain experience to low-paid or unpaid coffee delivery jobs, shattering their dreams and hopes. But Westerhof was seized by a magical discovery that would change his life and career: he discovered a critical vulnerability…
Deepak Ahuja, co-founder and CEO of iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI), discusses the Startup Meetup programme, which helps grow tech-focused startups through networking, mentorship and market access in the UAE. Can you give us an overview of the Startup Meet Up program?iAccel GBI “Startup Meetup” is an event that brings together iAccel GBI’s dynamic ecosystem. As a go-to-market accelerator for startups in the UAE, we provide a platform for startups to showcase their innovative technology solutions to our network of market access enablers, ecosystem partners and mentors. The selected startups successfully completed their presentations. In addition to the inspiring…
Business leaders still not ready for the AI revolutionAdobe Stock When the internet went mainstream at the end of the last century, many once-household names paid the price for failing to adapt. I believe AI will further transform business and society, but in my work with companies of all shapes and sizes, I find that many are still unprepared for the changes that are coming. In fact, the main problem I face is that our leaders are woefully unprepared for a revolution that is already underway. The speed with which AI has arrived, especially the latest generation of generative AI…
Monday, July 22, 2024 5:49 AM Share on Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Share via Email Blockchain games can be simply described as games that leverage blockchain technology, whether that be by rewarding players with cryptocurrency or using NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) within the game. Each week, Blockchain Sensei will explain the fundamentals of blockchain technology. Think of it as a crash course in all things Web3. Blockchain games can be simply described as games that utilize blockchain technology, whether that be by rewarding players with…
The NEET UG 2024 exam was put at risk due to the question paper leak, with the CBI arresting several school administrators, answering rings and other actors who sourced and shared the exam papers with students through social media. Legal action, including involvement of the Supreme Court, is aimed at investigating the impact and may lead to a reinvestigation if the question paper leak is found to be large-scale. With over 2.3 million candidates affected, students and their families have intensified their efforts to fight for justice. The issue has raised serious concerns about the integrity of such important exams…
Image of Indian flag | Photo credit: AP The Coalition for the Responsible Evolution of AI (CoRE-AI), the first large-scale multi-stakeholder coalition focused on the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies in India, was launched this week, bringing together over 30 key stakeholders from the technology sector with a focus on fostering innovation among Indian AI startups and ensuring that the industry, academia and startups’ approach to AI regulation is reflected in the government. The coalition is housed within New Delhi-based tech think tank The Dialogue and brings together key players in the AI space, from leading tech companies…
From security to Simone Biles, 5 Paris Olympics stories to knowAs the Paris Olympics approaches, here’s what you need to know about the first post-pandemic Olympics.PARIS – For example, it might be the first sparks of a fire, someone appears to be brandishing a weapon, a vehicle enters a closed zone or a crowd suddenly surges forward.These are some of the potential red flags that French authorities will be watching for with the help of artificial intelligence during the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. High-powered security cameras installed at Olympic venues and AI-assisted software will be used to detect trouble in…