TECHNOLOGY

In part one of a two-part series entitled “Disconnected” by Molly Belmont on the effects of digital devices and social media on school-aged children that appears in the March/April 2024 issue of NYSUT United (the New York State United Teachers magazine) “The aggregate anxiety that is being produced by our growing dependence on technology is not only democratic — affecting all of us from toddlers to old-timers — but rapidly turning toxic.
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2 years ago Read more at Shelter Island Reporter

The challenge is for business leaders to overcome these limitations, maximize technology’s benefits, and transform the industry. The restaurant industry boasted a global market size of $2,323.29 billion by 2022, marking a significant expansion. With such colossal compound annual growth, the industry is expected to grow at an annual rate of 10.76% until 2029.
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2 years ago Read more at CEOWORLD magazine

Tim Cook reportedly met with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. The exact amount of the investment remains undisclosed, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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2 years ago Read more at The Times of India

Earkick is one of hundreds of free apps that are being pitched to address a crisis in mental health among teens and young adults. Because they don't explicitly claim to diagnose or treat medical conditions, the apps aren't regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. The industry argument is simple: Chatbots are free, available 24/7, and don't come with the stigma that keeps some people away from therapy. But there's limited data that they actually improve mental health.
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2 years ago Read more at The Economic Times

Nigerians were plunged into chaos on March 14 when the internet abruptly went offline. This outage severely affected banking services and telecommunications, causing widespread disruption. Subsequent reports indicated that the outage resulted from damage to submarine cables. In the aftermath, citizens have been clamouring for explanations.
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2 years ago Read more at Legit.ng

Maruti Suzuki India has acquired over 6 per cent stake in technology startup Amlgo Labs. The startup operates in data analytics, cloud engineering, machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI)
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2 years ago Read more at Business Standard

Unsplash Apple is gearing up for significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) with its next major iOS release. Recent reports suggest Apple is exploring various avenues to incorporate top-notch AI models into its ecosystem. Apple has engaged in talks with Baidu , a prominent Chinese tech company.
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2 years ago Read more at Times Now

InsureAcceleration is a highly secure, modern cloud platform for transaction processing, accounting, reporting, and analysis. It consolidates claims and premium subledger data in Accounting Center, improving data quality and enabling real-time KPIs. Deloitte’s InstaView efficiently plans and monitors results require the seamless integration of large amounts of data. This solution automates data import, creates a central dashboard, enhances system performance and reduces IT costs.
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2 years ago Read more at Deloitte

Apple fired back hard, claiming the suit “threatens who we are” and could “hinder our ability to create the kind of technology people expect” In other words, they’re doubling down on the integrated hardware-software experience that’s core to their products. Nothing CEO Carl Pei resurfaced old Steve Jobs emails revealing Apple’s brutal “lock customers into our ecosystem” strategy. This lawsuit is the start of something very big.
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2 years ago Read more at The Indian Express

AI’s promise in healthcare is undeniably vast. It offers the potential to analyse complex medical data at unprecedented speeds, provide diagnostic recommendations, streamline administrative processes and even deliver direct patient care through robotics and AI-driven tools. As these technologies evolve and permeate the health sector, the fundamental question remains: How will AI impact the millions of individuals employed in healthcare? A notable initiative in rural India employed an AI-powered mobile health platform to screen for diabetic retinopathy.
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2 years ago Read more at The Business & Financial Times