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YouTube has removed Steven Crowder from its Partner Program indefinitely

The Verge

Today, we have a partial answer: YouTube has officially suspended Steven Crowder’s main channel from the YouTube Partner Program indefinitely, which includes removing his ability to run ads. Channels that repeatedly violate our policies are suspended from the partner program. Last time , it took him just over a year to come back.

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Microsoft unveils new Xbox wireless gaming headset and updates accessibility guidelines

GeekWire

In a big news day for Microsoft’s Xbox division, the company announced a new wireless headset for the Xbox Series X|S and an upgrade of its gaming accessibility programs. The Xbox Wireless Headset is the first officially-branded set of headphones that the company has offered for Xbox users since the heyday of the Xbox 360.

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Microsoft starts new program to help make more accessible games

The Verge

Microsoft is expanding its accessibility efforts with a new program for evaluating Xbox and PC games. The program was announced alongside updates to the Xbox Accessibility Guidelines that were released in early 2020.

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A CISO POV: Securing AI in your company

CIO Business Intelligence

Here are the key recommendations I provided: AI training implementation: Introduce AI training aligned with company policies and processes to empower employees with the necessary skills and awareness. How much of this usage is part of ‘approved and budgeted’ corporate policy and programs? The discussion around policies is a great one.

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U.S. to Launch Cybersecurity Certification for Consumer IoT Devices

SecureWorld News

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have unveiled a new cybersecurity certification and labeling program aimed at enhancing the security of connected devices. By implementing voluntary guidelines and labeling certified products, the U.S. By implementing voluntary guidelines and labeling certified products, the U.S.

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Newly public, Rover pays off $8M PPP loan that helped pet-sitting company survive pandemic

GeekWire

In March 2020, as the realities of the pandemic became clear, the shutdown in global travel and in-person work significantly reduced demand for the Seattle-based company’s marketplace, which connects pet owners with people who can host, walk, or care for their pets when they’re at the office or on a trip. Rover CEO Aaron Easterly.

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Apple’s new App Store guidelines put scammers and bounty hunters on notice

The Verge

Now, it also includes two clear warnings and a possibility of redemption: Repeated manipulative or misleading behavior or other fraudulent conduct will lead to your removal from the Apple Developer Program. They offer tools and programs to help this community of non-developer creators to author, share, and monetize user-generated experiences.