Women Business Owners Struggling to Be Taken Seriously in 2024
Women have long been told they live in a man’s world. This has been proven true in many respects, like crash-test dummies for vehicle safety being based on the average man and temperature regulations for office buildings being chosen for the comfort of 154-pound men in the 1960s. With all this considered, it’s not surprising […]
CDC Updates COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines: What You Need to Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its COVID-19 guidelines, now advising that individuals who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to isolate for five days. This decision aligns with the recommendations for other respiratory illnesses, reflecting significant improvements in COVID-19 outcomes and acknowledging the common practice of not testing for […]
Waymo Gains Approval to Expand Robotaxi Services in California’s Key Cities
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Alphabet Inc., has received the green light from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to extend its robotaxi services to select areas within Los Angeles and the San Francisco Peninsula. This approval marks a significant milestone in the expansion of autonomous ride-hailing services in California, positioning them at the […]
UnitedHealth Group Launches New ePrescribing Service Post-Cyberattack 2024
UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary, Change Healthcare, recently announced the completion of a new electronic prescription service, aimed at providing relief for pharmacies and physicians affected by a significant cyberattack. UnitedHealth Group is also introducing a temporary financial assistance program to support healthcare providers facing cash flow challenges due to the incident. Introduction of New Electronic Prescription […]
Google AI Lead Withdraws from Social Media Amid Image Generator Backlash
Google’s Senior Director of Product Management for Gemini, responsible for leading the company’s AI image generator project, has significantly reduced his presence on social media platforms like X and LinkedIn. This decision comes in the wake of intense online harassment following the problematic launch of Google’s AI image generator. Despite stepping back from the public […]
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI for Abandoning Humanitarian Mission in Favor of Profits
Elon Musk has initiated legal action against OpenAI, the AI research lab he co-founded, and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging a deviation from the company’s original humanitarian mission. The lawsuit, filed in a San Francisco court, asserts that OpenAI has strayed from its founding principles, primarily influenced by its partnership with Microsoft. Elon Musk’s Legal […]
BT Sets the Stage for Stand-Alone 5G Launch in 2024: A New Era of Connectivity
British telecommunications leader BT has announced its ambitious plan to introduce its first stand-alone 5G network by 2024, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of mobile connectivity. This initiative, often referred to as “true” 5G, represents a pivotal shift in the telecommunications industry, aiming to offer unprecedented network efficiency and customization through advanced features […]
Salesforce’s Ethical Officer: Insights About The Path to Comprehensive AI Legislation
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Salesforce’s Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, Paula Goldman, shared insights on the progression towards concrete artificial intelligence (AI) legislation in the United States. Goldman emphasized the bipartisan nature of the issue and the importance of establishing federal legislation to create uniform standards across the nation. Emerging Momentum […]