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Your car is about to go open source

Galido

Having an open-source IVI operating system would create a reusable platform consisting of core services, middleware and open application layer interfaces that eliminate the redundant efforts to create separate proprietary systems. By developing an open-source platform, carmakers can share upgrades as they arrive.

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Why it matters that IBM is getting out of the facial recognition business

Vox

As a decades-long leader in the industry, IBM’s actions stand to influence technology companies and lawmakers alike. The news that IBM will no longer produce facial recognition technology might not sound huge at first. IBM is taking a stand against the development of technology that can lead to human rights abuses.

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14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

CIO Business Intelligence

Maven Youth Maven Youth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ youth to “network, organize, and educate for social change through technology and the tech sector.” The nonprofit was born after IBM sponsored a focus group in 2005 at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C.,

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Silicon Valley’s AI frenzy isn’t just another crypto craze

Vox

In 2021, the company said it made $35 million in revenue , and as of December, had close to 100,000 paying customers , including brands like Airbnb, IBM, and Harper Collins. And open source generative AI firm Stability AI says it has paying clients in the film industry who use its software to autogenerate images.

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List of the world’s top female futurists (Update #5)

Trends in the Living Networks

Grim’s experience includes holding senior positions at IBM, which saw her work on the space program software development team as well as develop skills in Corporate Strategy and international management. Faith Popcorn’s BrainReserve consults to Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, American Express, and Campbell’s Soup.

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How influencers are being recruited to promote the Covid-19 vaccine

Vox

Over the coming weeks and months, the nonprofit is laying the groundwork for a $50 million campaign to encourage Covid-19 vaccination, which the organization thinks could be one of the largest public education efforts ever run in the US. Open Sourced is made possible by Omidyar Network.

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