Today’s Tech Sightings: New Ransomware Attack Hits European Firms, Infrastructure A massive cyberattack first reported in Ukraine has spread to Russia, Denmark, Britain and other countries. Hackers are targeting major companies, government agencies and infrastructure, banks, utilities, airports, and many others. In Ukraine, government agencies were unable to access their computers. In Britain, an advertising […]
Ransomware Attack Hits Europe; Microsoft Turns to AI to Fight Malware
Posted June 27th, 2017 at 1:53 pm (UTC-4)
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For Developing World, 2016 Brought Education, Drones, Big Data
Posted December 9th, 2016 at 11:18 am (UTC-4)
2016 opened new technology frontiers for developing countries in education and healthcare, thanks to mobile devices and a little help from nonprofits and tech giants. In parts of the developing world, mobile technology has been bridging the gap where there is spotty or no traditional internet connectivity, a lack of teachers, limited school resources, and […]
US Nonprofit Tackles Big Problems With Data Science
Posted September 9th, 2016 at 9:14 am (UTC-4)
A California-based nonprofit is leveraging big data in the U.S. and Europe to zero-in on unemployment challenges and healthcare gaps. Using data science, the group hopes to create a global database to help developing countries as well. A global database that identifies underserved and high-risk populations could allow governments, caregivers and social services to focus […]
What Chatbots Say About US; Will Big Data Kill Privacy?
Posted April 21st, 2016 at 11:21 am (UTC-4)
Today’s Tech Sightings: What Chatbots Reveal About Our Own Shortcomings The latest obsession on the technology landscape these days are chatbots, artificial intelligence programs that help Internet surfers get content, services and shopping without any help from humans. Facebook, Microsoft and other tech leaders are looking to capitalize on this technology. Citing a recent incident […]