Category: Technology

The Jerusalem Post article on technology and Jewish values The Jerusalem Post recently published an opinion piece by Elana Broitman, the former senior vice president of public affairs at the Jewish Federations of North America, on how technology can be leveraged to lift up and protect Jewish values. Broitman reflects on her tenure at the Federations, where she witnessed the challenges and opportunities posed by technology in the face of…

India is one of the world’s largest producers of fruits, vegetables, cereals and other crops, but it also faces a huge challenge of post-harvest losses. According to government figures, in 2022 India lost between 6% and 15% of its fruit, between 5% and 12% of its vegetables, and between 4% and 6% of its cereals. These losses not only affect the income and livelihood of farmers, but also contribute to…

Spotify’s chief executive Daniel Ek has called on the UK government to use its post-Brexit autonomy to introduce stricter rules for big tech companies that dominate the digital market. Ek also expressed his concerns that the current regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) would soon become outdated and ineffective. Spotify’s struggle with Apple and Google Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming service, has been locked in a long-running dispute with Apple…

The European Union has been ramping up its efforts to rein in the market power and practices of Big Tech companies, such as Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft. These firms have been facing various antitrust investigations and lawsuits from the EU regulators, who accuse them of abusing their dominant positions and harming competition. Here is how these tech giants are responding to the antitrust allegations in Europe. Alphabet settles with EU…

The chief executives of 20 leading European telecoms companies have called on the EU to make Big Tech pay more for the network infrastructure they use. The telecoms argue that the tech giants benefit from the high-speed internet connections that they invest in, but do not contribute to the costs. Telecoms face challenges in meeting data demand The telecoms, which include BT, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, and Vodafone, said in an…

The rising energy demand of AI models Artificial intelligence (AI) models, especially chatbots, are becoming more powerful and popular in the tech world. However, they also require a lot of energy to operate and train. For example, ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI and Microsoft, uses an underlying model called GPT-3 that consumed 1,287 MWh of energy during its training. That is equivalent to what 120 U.S. households use in…

Astra Linux, a company that develops an operating system of the same name, announced its plans to list its shares on the Moscow Exchange this month. The company, which supplies software solutions to Russian government entities and state-owned companies, said it was preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Moscow Exchange in October 2023. The IPO is expected to raise the company’s profile and create new opportunities for…

All About Circuits, a leading online community for engineers, is hosting its fourth annual Industry Tech Days, a free virtual conference that features keynotes, live sessions, and exhibitor booths from some of the most influential companies and experts in the electronics industry. The event will take place from October 2nd to October 6th, 2023, and will cover topics such as AR/VR, renewable energy, quantum computing, RISC-V, and the CHIPS Act.…

Technology has been a driving force for human progress and development throughout history. From the invention of the wheel to the discovery of electricity, technology has enabled humans to overcome challenges, improve living standards, and create new opportunities. In the 21st century, technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, bringing about changes that are reshaping the world and impacting every aspect of our lives. In this article, we will explore…

The global technology sector has witnessed a surge in layoffs in 2023, with more than 236,000 workers being let go by 1,019 tech firms, according to data gathered by Layoffs.fyi. This shows a significant increase from the previous year when 1,024 technology companies laid off a total of 154,336 employees. The main reasons for the job cuts across the sector include economic uncertainty, a decline in demand for certain technologies,…