Technology
Lynden Technology and Facility levy too in 2020 | News
Classroom needs, security and communication all included LYNDEN — In addition to a replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy, the Lynden School District will also put a Technology and Facility Levy on the February 2020 ballot. The technology levy is a new request and specifically for projects that exceed the general fund, but are essential …
Accountants hesitant on technology advice: MYOB report
Close to three out of four accountants believe artificial intelligence and the global marketplace will have an impact on businesses over the next decade, according to MYOB’s latest Radar Report. However, the report, which explored the opinions of 840 accountant and bookkeeper firms, found that just 54 per cent were comfortable advising their clients on …
Alibaba Cloud and Animal Logic Deepen Global Technology Collaboration
SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alibaba Cloud, the data intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, and Animal Logic, one of the world’s leading independent creative digital studios, have announced a partnership to meet the growing and demanding requirements of media production. Animal Logic has started backing-up its on-premise production content onto Alibaba Cloud’s world-class computing platform. Through this partnership, the …
We’re moving more supply chains out of China
Zebra Technologies is moving ahead with plans to relocate more manufacturing from China ahead of looming tariff hikes, CEO Anders Gustafsson told CNBC on Tuesday. The Trump administration’s next planned tariffs, scheduled for Dec. 15, target consumer items such as toys, laptops and smartphones. The electronics maker has already done that for products that were …
Concert promoters turn away from facial recognition technology
BOSTON — Concert promoters in the U.S. are stepping back from plans to scan festivalgoers with facial recognition technology, after musicians and others gave it some serious side-eye. Although it remains entirely possible that music venues will eventually take a second look at the controversial technology. Live-entertainment giants AEG Presents and Live Nation both recently …
WhatsApp sues Israeli firm, accusing it of hacking activists’ phones | Technology
WhatsApp has launched an unprecedented lawsuit against a cyber weapons firm which it has accused of being behind secret attacks on more than 100 human rights activists, lawyers, journalists, and academics in just two weeks earlier this year. The social media giant is suing the NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance company, saying it is responsible …
Experts warn technology not the best answer to rash of pedestrian deaths
RALEIGH (WTVD) — Car manufacturers continue to tout breakthroughs in vehicle technology, but studies from AAA and other transportation experts are showing those improvements may not always work. In a video shared with ABC11, analysts tested four midsize sedans equipped with those features in a variety of scenarios. Testing was conducted on a closed course …
New Vehicle Technology Helping To Prevent Pedestrian-Involved Auto Accidents – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) –Halloween is one of the deadliest days for pedestrian-involved auto accidents but new technology on vehicles is helping to prevent these types of crashes. Some of today’s vehicles have sensors that are supposed to detect a pedestrian and automatically stop the car. The problem with these features is reliability. The Insurance Institute for …
Ethics and AI: 8 steps to build trust in technology
In reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already become an important technology across all sectors, enabling new capabilities that serve communities and companies. However, a lack of trust still hinders its uptake. The potential risk factors of AI necessitate a wide involvement of critical stakeholders across government and industry to ensure effective regulation and standardization. For …