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EU dials up attention on larger platforms over data access for risk research | TechCrunch

The European Commission has sent RFIs to 17 online platforms subject to algorithmic transparency regulations under the DSA.

The RFIs are in relation to requirements for platforms to provide data access to researchers investigating systemic risks. [ more ]

WIRED

4 months ago

The New Digital Dark Age

Social media platforms are transitioning towards AI-generated content, leading to a lack of transparency and trust in online information.

Researchers are being priced out of accessing valuable data on platforms like Twitter, hindering research in various fields. [ more ]

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TNW | Deep-Tech

3 weeks ago

Data science

World-first satellites for commercial science set for launch in 2025

British startup plans to launch science satellites, offering data directly to researchers through membership model. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Data science

5 Pillars for Democratizing Data at Your Organization

Companies must adopt a new management paradigm to democratize data

Companies can create a data democracy by implementing 5 pillars [ more ]

euronews

2 months ago

AliExpress probed under DSA, LinkedIn gets request for information

The EU has started formal investigations into AliExpress under the Digital Services Act rules.

Other platforms like Bing, Google Search, Facebook, and TikTok are also under scrutiny for AI-related issues. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Why open data is needed in the battle to address homelessness | Computer Weekly

Opening up data can help in tackling homelessness by enabling informed policy decisions and targeted services.

There are challenges in accessing relevant data and in defining homelessness beyond rough sleeping on the streets. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

Defense Innovation Board looks to lock data access in 'all vendor agreements'

The Pentagon is considering a legislative requirement that would mandate data access in all vendor contracts.

The Defense Innovation Board has recommended legislative text for the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act to enshrine DOD data access and rights in all vendor agreements. [ more ]

Iapp

EU-US deal on law enforcement data sharing looks likely

A deal between Brussels and Washington to allow European law enforcement access to data from U.S.-based tech companies could be finalized by the end of 2024.

There are concerns about privacy and the potential for overreaches in data requests and misuse of powers by countries seeking to limit human rights. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

From employee engagement to customer insights: four ways the cloud can unleash the power of business data

Cloud-based services are using AI to make data more accessible and easier to understand.

The cloud is democratizing data, making it accessible to employees directly in their daily workflows. [ more ]

Social Media Today

2 months ago

Digital life

Reddit Partners with Google on New Data Sharing Deal

Google signed a $60 million deal with Reddit for access to its data.

The partnership will enhance Google's search capabilities with Reddit content. [ more ]

Ars Technica

2 months ago

Business intelligence

Walmart buying TV-brand Vizio for its ad-fueling customer data

Walmart to buy Vizio for $2.3 billion for its advertising business and user data

Walmart aims to boost its Walmart Connect advertising business through the acquisition of Vizio. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Business intelligence

TextQL aims to add AI-powered intelligence on top of business data | TechCrunch

TextQL is a platform that connects a company's data stack to language models, allowing business teams to ask questions of their data on-demand.

The platform aims to address the challenges faced by data leaders and business teams in understanding and accessing data. [ more ]

TechRepublic

How the Australian Government Sees AI Accelerating Productivity

To maximize productivity gains from AI, a soft-touch approach to regulation is recommended.

Government departments at all levels should lead by example and contribute their own data and resources for AI development. [ more ]

Theregister

US project aims to help academia build next-gen AI models

The US National Science Foundation has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to help academics access computing power, data, and tools for AI research.

More than 20 companies and organizations, including Google, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Amazon, have pledged to share their resources with researchers accepted into the program. [ more ]

DEV Community

4 months ago

moreArtificial intelligence

MindsDB Docker Extension: Build ML powered apps at a much faster pace

Imagine a world where anyone, regardless of technical expertise, can easily harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to gain insights from their data.

Above the Law

Law

Morning Docket: 02.13.24

Trump's appeal immunity ruling

Latham shuts off Hong Kong lawyers from firm's data [ more ]

Therecord

FBI and CISA warn of national security threat posed by Chinese drones

Chinese-made drones pose a significant risk to U.S. critical infrastructure

Chinese law gives the government expanded legal grounds for accessing data held by Chinese companies through the drones [ more ]

Forbes

U.K. Govt Told To Clarify Rule Denying Migrants Access To Their Data

The U.K. government's plans to deny migrants access to their own data have suffered a setback due to a court ruling.

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the government must make changes to the immigration exemption to make it clearer and include safeguards for vulnerable immigrants. [ more ]

Data Matters Privacy Blog

Agreement Reached on the EU's Data Act - Data Matters Privacy Blog

The Data Act facilitates and mandates access to personal and non-personal data.

It imposes obligations on manufacturers, data holders, data recipients, public sector bodies, and providers of data processing services. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Bereaved parents' anger at betrayal' over online safety law amendments

Bereaved parents accuse the UK Government of betrayal over amendments to online safety laws.

The changes would limit the ability of coroners to establish the full circumstances of a child's death. [ more ]

www.dw.com