A bad law on the internet is being foisted on the UK
The UK government has dropped the so-called “spy clause” which required messaging platforms to scan messages for signs of child sexual abuse. The government said it won’t force technology on tech companies, but the controversial clauses are still in the legislation and are likely to pass into law. “It’s absolutely a victory,” Signal Foundation’s President Meredith Whittaker said.
The mysterious power of the platform, the internet’s building block
Platforms help people to manage their accounts across other platforms, advertising platforms, social media platforms, cloud platforms, product platforms and platforms for dog walking. “Platformania” refers to a world where the body itself might soon become a platform ( if it hasn’t already been transformed into one under our noses), as the authors of The Business of Platforms have phrased it.
It is easy to get lost in space
Bethesda’s sci-fi shooter Starfield, which is the studio’s first entry in the series, has been rated “E 10+” by The Verge. According to Gamerscore, the game is rated “A (Good)” by GameTrailers and “A (Excellent) by IGN and PC Gamer.” “Starfield is…very polished game that the studio has ever made,” said Gamasutra. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
You can charge your cell phones with a new wireless charging system called the MagGo
BoostCharge has unveiled its ‘BoostCharge’ wireless charging station that can be used like a Qi pad to hold the phone upright while it charges. It also includes a ‘3D’ wireless charging pad that can hold a third device like an Apple Watch as well as an optional USB-C port. MagGo Magnetic Charging Station has an output of 67 watt and 15 watt wireless charging.
An artificial intelligence drone has defeated human competitors
Researchers have demonstrated an AI that can race drones against humans in a place where simulation can only take you so far, the real world. Researchers found that the AI, Swift, was able to beat humans at the level of champion-level human pilots. “To beat human pilots…drones have to deal with external events such as the wind and changing light conditions,” researchers said.
The origin of A.O.C
In an interview, US Representative Tulsi Gabbard said her election was characterised by “so much upheaval, both nationally and personally”. “When President Trump was elected, there was a lot of political upheaval. We were in transition between an older party…a newer one, in terms of where we were coming from ideologically,” she added. “I wasn’t waitressing until March,” Gabbard further said.
The car maker scolded for the hands-free autopilot mode that could lead to driver inattention
Tesla CEO Elon Musk almost ran a red light during a demo of Tesla’s full self-driving beta software. In the video of the demo, Musk is seen taking the steering wheel as the vehicle tries to accelerate through a red light. He was livestreaming the demo while in the driver’s seat, violating Tesla’s rules for its drivers-assist technology.
The new software from the search engine company will be able to attend meetings for you
Google Meet, a video-conferencing service by Google, announced its new ‘Duet’ feature which lets users attend a meeting on their behalf. “Duet” has been added to the Meet app and will be available in some places later today. Users can access it by clicking the Duet icon in the top-right corner of the app.
Police will not fine Musk for livestreaming while driving
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is in violation of his employer’s guidelines that advise drivers to keep their hands on steering yoke at all times, media reports said. This comes after Musk livestreamed his drive from the driver’s seat and also interacted with Twitter commenters during the drive. Musk was forced to take the steering wheel as the car tried to go through a red light.
The Justice Department is accusing SpaceX of not hiring refugees and asylees
A US citizen’s revocation visa lawsuit filed against Elon Musk’s SpaceX has said that the firm used an online recruiting tool to target US citizens. It further said that potential employees were required to check a box stating their citizenship status on the applications and was marked with rejection codes such as “not authorised to work/ITAR ineligible” and “not US citizen/”.