go Methods to Track Health Care Worker Deaths, Burnout from COVID-19 Examined in New Rapid Response to Government By Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT A new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examines methods to better track and evaluate deaths and mental health consequences among health care workers (HCWs) due to COVID-19. Full Article
go Strategies to Allocate Scarce COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatments to Eligible Patients Examined in New Rapid Response to Government By Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT Despite a scarce supply, a substantial amount of COVID-19 monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment courses remain unused, says a new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
go Government and Private Sector Should Produce Net Electricity in Fusion Pilot Plant by 2035-2040 to Impact the Transition to a Low-Carbon Emission Electrical System, New Report Says By Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and private industry should invest now in order to have an operational fusion pilot plant in the 2035-2040 time frame, says Bringing Fusion to the U.S. Grid, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
go Use of Radioactive Materials in Commercial Applications Has Increased by 30 Percent - Government Should Improve Security and Support Development of Alternatives, Says New Report By Published On :: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT The use of high-risk radioactive materials in medical, research, and commercial applications has increased by about 30 percent in the U.S. in the last 12 years, and the government should improve security, tracking, and accountability to reduce health and security risks — while also supporting the development of nonradioactive alternatives to replace them — says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
go WHO Panel Recommends Global Standards for Oversight and Governance of Human Genome Editing By Published On :: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT Two new companion reports from a World Health Organization expert panel provide recommendations to the scientific community on the use of human genome editing. The panel’s work was informed by a 2020 report written by an international commission under the auspices of NAS, NAM, and the U.K.’s Royal Society. Full Article
go Science Education Should Be National Priority - New Report Calls on Federal Government to Encourage Focusing Resources on High-Quality Science for All Students By Published On :: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT Scientific thinking and knowledge are essential to democracy and the workforce, but science education is not the national priority it needs to be. The White House, with leadership from OSTP, should encourage federal agencies, state and local governments, and others to focus resources on increasing the quality and accessibility of science education. Full Article
go Science Academies from G20 Nations Urge Their Governments to Promote Creation of Global Surveillance Network to Detect Early Signs of Potential Future Pandemics By Published On :: Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT To improve global preparedness for future pandemics, the science academies of the G20 nations issued a statement urging their governments to promote the creation of a global surveillance network that could detect the harbingers of a potential new pandemic. Full Article
go Transportation Research Board Convenes Annual Gathering of Government, Industry, and Research Professionals By Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT Industry leaders, policymakers, administrators, and researchers will gather in person from Jan. 9 to 13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., for the 101st annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). Full Article
go Traumatic Brain Injury Categories Should Be Updated and Personalized to Better Guide Patient Care, Says New Report By Published On :: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT Every year, nearly 5 million Americans are evaluated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). But many individuals and their caregivers don’t get needed follow-up support after initial injury. A new report recommends structural changes to improve TBI research and care over the next decade. Full Article
go Science Academies Call on G-7 Governments to Take Urgent Action to Accelerate Decarbonization, Develop Antiviral Drugs to Increase Pandemic Preparedness, Address Other Global Challenges By Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT Science academies from the G-7 nations issued statements urging their governments to take action on four global challenges — developing antiviral drugs to prepare for future pandemics, speeding progress on decarbonization, protecting the oceans and sea ice, and implementing a One Health approach to zoonotic disease and antimicrobial resistance. Full Article
go Virginia Regulations Should Be Updated to Protect Against Potential Environmental and Health Impacts of Gold Mining, Says New Report By Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT With renewed attention on mining gold at both new and historical sites in Virginia, the state’s regulations and practices should be updated to protect against the potential environmental and health impacts of gold mining — though the risk of adverse impacts cannot be eliminated completely, says a new report. Full Article
go To Reduce Racial Inequality in the Criminal Justice System, Government Should Explore Ways to Reduce Police Stops, Detention, and Long Sentences, Says New Report By Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT To reduce racial disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system, policymakers at all levels should explore ways to decrease police stops and searches, jail detention, prison admission, and long sentences through coordinated policy reforms. Full Article
go New Report Identifies Action Steps and Research to Accelerate Progress on Sustainable Development Goals By Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT A new report identifies research and possible action steps that governments, nongovernmental and philanthropic organizations, universities, and the private sector can take to operationalize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Full Article
go Industry and Government Should Begin Planning Carbon Dioxide Utilization in Circular Economy, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT As part of the shift to a net-zero carbon emissions economy, industry and government should begin planning for the deployment of carbon dioxide utilization systems to turn captured CO2 into useful products, such as aviation fuel and aggregates for construction. Full Article
go What happens when AI goes rogue (and how to stop it) By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000 As AI gets closer to the ability to cause physical harm and impact the real world, “it’s complicated” is no longer a satisfying response Full Article
go AI in the workplace: The good, the bad, and the algorithmic By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 While AI can liberate us from tedious tasks and even eliminate human error, it's crucial to remember its weaknesses and the unique capabilities that humans bring to the table Full Article
go Mind the (air) gap: GoldenJackal gooses government guardrails By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 ESET Research analyzed two separate toolsets for breaching air-gapped systems, used by a cyberespionage threat actor known as GoldenJackal Full Article
go GoldenJackal jumps the air gap … twice – Week in security with Tony Anscombe By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:28:05 +0000 ESET research dives deep into a series of attacks that leveraged bespoke toolsets to compromise air-gapped systems belonging to governmental and diplomatic entities Full Article
go Embargo ransomware: Rock’n’Rust By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Novice ransomware group Embargo is testing and deploying a new Rust-based toolkit Full Article
go Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them? By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers Full Article
go How to remove your personal information from Google Search results By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Have you ever googled yourself? Were you happy with what came up? If not, consider requesting the removal of your personal information from search results. Full Article
go Jane Goodall: Reasons for hope | Starmus highlights By www.welivesecurity.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:48:17 +0000 The trailblazing scientist shares her reasons for hope in the fight against climate change and how we can tackle seemingly impossible problems and keep going in the face of adversity Full Article
go Unlocking digital transformation goals for Indian enterprises with 5G By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:35 +0530 Recently, India's Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 5G service, affirming that "India will lead the Industry 4.0 revolution with 5G at the helm." Commenting on this technology, certain experts predicted that by 2035, 5G will have a cumulative economic impact of US$ 1 trillion, and between 2025 and 2040, it could deliver an additional GDP of US$ 150 billion for the country. This aligns with India's vision of becoming a US$ 5 trillion economy by 2025. Full Article
go Govt should allot spectrum directly to enterprises for private networks: Voice By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:48:00 +0530 However, telecom operators associations COAI recently said private 5G network deployments by system integrators may lead to operational inefficiencies, capital burden, and eventually prove to be counter-productive. Full Article
go Leveraging data in your AI strategy: Gopichand Katragadda, Myelin Foundry By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:20:47 +0530 As organizations harness the power of data, they can unlock new possibilities and drive transformative initiatives. Katragadda's insights make it abundantly clear that data is the cornerstone of any AI strategy. Full Article
go Google spends Rs 23,000 crore to bring back former AI employee, sparks overspending debate in AI race By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:22:47 +0530 Noam Shazeer, an AI pioneer who left Google in 2021, has returned to the company after Google paid $2.7 billion to acquire his startup, Character.AI. Shazeer is now a vice president at Google and will lead the development of their next-generation AI project, Gemini. This move highlights the intense competition for top AI talent in Silicon Valley. Full Article
go Uber to launch AI assistant to help drivers go electric By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:06:32 +0530 The ride-hailing company has advocated a shift to EVs for several years and has pledged $800 million to support its driver partners' switching entirely to EVs by 2040. Full Article
go Govt may propose up to Rs 500 crore fine for violations under Digital India Bill By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:08:35 +0530 The Indian government is expected to propose a penalty of up to Rs 500 crore for violations of the Digital India Bill. The bill would authorize government agencies to monitor and collect traffic data to enhance cyber security. The proposed Digital India Authority would handle grievances and determine the penalty amount based on factors such as the gravity of the breach and the number of affected users. Full Article
go IndiaAI 2023: MeitY’s 7 working groups for deploying AI to make governance smarter, data-led By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 10:39:38 +0530 “To ensure the sustainability of the CoE, robust collaboration with the Industry, and the creation of commercially viable outputs, the MeitY will not own any IP generated by the CoE. The IP generated can be retained by the idea generator or by the CoE.” Full Article
go Godrej & Boyce uses AI, ML, and analytics to improve product quality and reduce defects By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0530 G&B has deployed over 80 RPA bots to automate manual processes across the value chain. This has resulted in productivity improvement, reduction in errors and improvement of employee experience. Full Article
go Integral Taiji and Qigong, Dec. 6 By events.berkeley.edu Published On :: Join us for a Friday late morning Integral Taiji & Qigong class. This class focuses on embodied, psycho-spiritual, ecological, and cosmological dimensions of qigong and taiji (tai chi). We will practice standing meditation, walking meditation, the Microcosmic Orbit, Taiji Ruler, the Eight Treasures, cleansing the internal organs, embodying the elements, and more. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of prior experience. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult (with Garden admission). Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring layers for warmth and sun-protection. Space is limited; registration required. This event will be held outdoors, unless a weather event occurs. Full Article
go Integral Taiji and Qigong, Nov. 15 By events.berkeley.edu Published On :: Join us for a Friday late morning Integral Taiji & Qigong class. This class focuses on embodied, psycho-spiritual, ecological, and cosmological dimensions of qigong and taiji (tai chi). We will practice standing meditation, walking meditation, the Microcosmic Orbit, Taiji Ruler, the Eight Treasures, cleansing the internal organs, embodying the elements, and more. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of prior experience. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult (with Garden admission). Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring layers for warmth and sun-protection. Space is limited; registration required. Class will held outdoors. Please let us know if you have accessibility questions. While we plan to hold this event outdoors, weather may require us to move indoors. Per UC policy, masks are optional indoors. Full Article
go Govt weighing dedicated grid, nuclear power for data centres By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:30:05 +0530 One of the options is to allow these data centre parks to set up separate power grids, which will allow them to buy power from the power producer or some other power-surplus state instead of the state the infrastructure is domiciled in, another official said. Full Article
go Rise of AI agents is imminent: Godard Abel, Global CEO, G2.com By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:43:33 +0530 Organizations can tap into $200 billion AI infrastructure built by Amazon, Microsoft, Google Full Article
go When CIO-CMO relationship goes sour By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 12:50:08 +0530 For a CIO-CMO association to deliver true business value there must be a true level of trust and respect built between these two leaders and their teams. Full Article
go All bad technology decisions are made in good times By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:21:42 +0530 A CIO talks about the need to make judicious technology spends in the good times. Full Article
go Google’s ad tech in peril as EU joins US’s breakup bandwagon By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:42:21 +0530 The European Commission last week joined the Department of Justice in touting a breakup as a viable remedy for the California-based tech giant’s alleged monopoly abuses. A selloff order would strike at the heart of one of Google’s biggest money spinners, although it could still be years away due to the legal processes being played out. Full Article
go Upcoming aviation, tech ventures giving Noida new identity: UP Minister Nand Gopal By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:43:57 +0530 "With the development of Asia's largest airport at Jewar, the freight corridor, data centres, food park, toy park, medical device park, an Integrated Industrial Township in Greater Noida, multi-modal transportation hub, the region managed by the Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway authorities has got a new identity," Nand Gopal Gupta said. Full Article
go Russian court fines Google an additional $47 million By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:13:19 +0530 Google was fined 2 billion roubles in February 2022. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) at the time said Google's YouTube had a "non-transparent, biased and unpredictable" approach to "suspending and blocking users' accounts and content". The FAS said the previous fine it imposed on Google had been doubled due to non-payment. Full Article
go Is 'learn to code' just empty advice now that AI does the heavy lifting? Here’s Google’s take By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:12:48 +0530 Google's head of research, Yossi Matias, emphasizes the enduring importance of coding skills in an AI-driven world. While acknowledging AI's growing role in software development, Matias argues that basic coding knowledge is crucial for understanding and leveraging AI's potential. He compares coding to math, suggesting that both are fundamental for navigating an increasingly tech-reliant society. Full Article
go India at forefront of digital revolution, says RBI Deputy Governor Patra By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:49:18 +0530 India's digital economy is booming, with fintech driving digital payments and e-markets expanding rapidly. Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Michael Debabrata Patra, stated that the digital economy currently makes up a tenth of India's GDP and is projected to reach a fifth by 2026. Full Article
go Oppo aims to make GenAI accessible to 50 mn users in 2024, collaborates with Google, Microsoft By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:31:32 +0530 Oppo aims to make generative artificial intelligence accessible to 50 million users by 2024 through collaborations with Google and Microsoft, joining other handset makers like Samsung and Xiaomi in leveraging AI for sales growth. Full Article
go Meta plans to challenge Apple and Google's dominance over apps By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jul 2023 08:23:34 +0530 Social media giant Meta is looking to challenge Apple and Google's dominance in the app marketplace by considering the creation of its own app store. The move is motivated by the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which calls for tech giants to open their platforms and allow alternative methods of app downloading. Meta aims to allow users to download apps directly from Facebook ads, resulting in higher conversion rates for developers. Failure to comply with the DMA can result in fines and possible acquisition bans. Full Article
go Google training Bard on scraped web data: Here's what the company has to say By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:31:52 +0530 “Our privacy policy has long been transparent that Google uses publicly available information from the open web to train language models for services like Google Translate,” The Verge quoted Google spokesperson Christa Muldoon as saying. This publically available data includes data available on the internet, device type and settings, operating system, mobile network information including carrier name and phone number, and application version number. Full Article
go Building the government-to-citizen (G2C) value chain with cloud-first-security-first approach By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:37:51 +0530 The government will need to start by assessing and uplifting the digital posture of each concerned department, further enabling an interconnected ecosystem of government, private, and peering parties, and offering seamless and secure last mile for government-to- citizen services and support. All this while keeping the citizen’s data and identity safe. Full Article
go What Google's antitrust trial means for your search habits By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:14:52 +0530 If Mehta rules that Google has been running an illegal monopoly in search, the punishment could open up new online avenues for consumers and businesses to explore in pursuit of information, entertainment and commerce. Full Article
go Identity governance: Upgrading beyond AD and PIM solutions By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:01:00 +0530 Let us explore the limitations of traditional AD and PIM solutions, and why identity governance is essential. Full Article
go Kapil Mahajan shares Allcargo Logistics' blueprint for automating operations By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:49:44 +0530 Kapil Mahajan unveils Allcargo Group's unwavering commitment to innovation. He is aiming to move 80% of operational workloads to the cloud by the end of 2025. Full Article
go CAMS, Google Cloud to build cloud-native platform By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:20:04 +0530 The next generation platform, envisaged with Google Cloud, is a strategic step of the company to leverage the multiple benefits of cloud-based platforms and emerging technologies for the rapidly growing asset management industry, CAMS said in a statement here on Tuesday. Full Article
go MP govt to hire pvt agencies for cloud services for data security By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:42:25 +0530 Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said the decision has been taken to ensure smooth cloud services in each department of the state and to ensure the safety of the government's data. Full Article