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The FCC Wants to Hear How Bad Your Internet Sucks

Gizmodo

The FCC announced today that it’s started soliciting first-hand accounts from people who are forced to rely on crappy internet. This new initiative is part of the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection program, and the agency hopes that by collecting information directly from consumers, it will be better equipped to “enhance… Read more.

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Social Engineering and Phishing

CTOvision

Social engineering is one of the most problematic attack techniques to combat. User education is most effective at stopping a social engineer. Users who are aware of the potential for social engineering attacks and learn to recognize them can use simple methods to thwart these attacks successfully. Stu Sjouwerman.

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Amazon partners with UCLA on science hub focusing on AI and its social impact

GeekWire

Amazon and UCLA are launching a research hub that will draw upon industry and academic research to address the social issues raised by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. The collaboration will support doctoral fellowships and research projects as well as community outreach programs. UCLA Photo).

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7 safety rules in social networks

Galido

Now, in the era of the Internet, it’s hard to imagine a person who does not use at least one of the social networks. Social networks are used by everyone – both young and old. When registering your account on social networks, try to come up with the most complicated password. Create a difficult password.

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Facebook’s plan to offer free internet in developing countries ended up costing users, WSJ reports

The Verge

The program has been around since 2013, and as of last October, it serves more than 300 million people. Pakistan has been charged the most for using Facebook’s “free” internet at a total of $1.9 The WSJ notes that users in Pakistan have been charged the most for using Facebook’s “free” internet at a total of $1.9

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The Internet of Things Will Deliver Big Data's Promise

Social, Agile and Transformation

Social, Agile, and Transformation. I cover topics for Technologists from CIOs to Developers - agile development, agile portfolio management, leadership, business intelligence, big data, startups, social networking, SaaS, content management, media, enterprise 2.0 The Internet of Things Will Deliver Big Datas Promise. When Web 2.0

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Clubhouse Is Creating an Accelerator Program for Influencers

Gizmodo

Because what social media app can be without influencers? Clubhouse, the invite-only audio chat app that has enamored the tech industry elite, is on the lookout for influencers. Read more.