Amazon’s Controversial Change to Echo’s Privacy Settings Takes Effect Soon
Amazon is mandating cloud-based processing for Echo voice commands, removing local storage and disabling Alexa’s voice ID to expand its generative AI capabilities.
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Will Cisco’s Free Tech Training for 1.5M People Help Close EU’s Skills Gap?
Cisco’s training through its Networking Academy will help “build a resilient and skilled workforce ready to meet Europe’s digital transformation and AI objectives.”
UK’s Request to Keep Apple Privacy Case Secret Rejected
The U.K.’s Home Secretary claimed that publishing details about the appeal would be prejudicial to national security, but judges disagreed.
Trained on classified battlefield data, AI multiplies effectiveness of Ukraine’s drones: Report
“These systems can often achieve objectives using just one or two drones per target rather than eight or nine,” Ukrainian-American scholar Kateryna Bondar, a former advisor to Kyiv, writes in a new report released today by CSIS.
Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands
Apple told TechRepublic it is “gravely disappointed” to remove Advanced Data Protection in the U.K., as it fights government demands for an iCloud backdoor.
Mozilla Revises Firefox Terms of Use After Inflaming Users Over Data Usage
In response to users’ feedback about the Firefox Terms of Use, Mozilla updated some of the language about data usage. Mozilla also updated its Privacy FAQ.
Data Theft Drove 94% of Global Cyberattacks in 2024 & Ransomware Defenses are “Increasingly Complex”
Ransomware groups now steal, encrypt, and threaten to leak company data on the dark web, forcing victims to pay or risk exposing sensitive information.
Top Tech Conferences & Events to Add to Your Calendar in 2025
A great way to stay current with the latest tech trends and innovations is to attend conferences. Read and bookmark TechRepublic’s events guide.
ICBM EAR Report for December 20th
Summary Report for ICBM EAR Report of December 20, 2024 The EAR Report is a must read for National security professionals to stay informed about rapidly evolving global threats and the strategic implications for U.S. defense policy. This report addresses critical developments in nuclear deterrence, missile defense, and geopolitical trends, and equips professionals with actionable […]
ICBM EAR Report for December 20th was originally published on Global Security Review.
Microsoft Azure Confidential VMs Will Roll Out This December
The partnership with Intel allows for hardware-enforced security and confidentiality on 4th Gen Xeon processors.